Museum of Warsaw — Attraction in Warsaw

The Museum of Warsaw is spread across seven floors along much of the northern side of the Market Square. The amount of information is quite staggering but it can be difficult to get your bearings. Every room is small and packed with either artefacts or information. There are yellow arrows painted on the floors but they aren’t consistent and it is easy to get lost. One room stands out emotionally and that is the Room of Momentos where Warsaw citizens have donated artefacts. Most items require the visitor to pull out a panel to read the information. Of particular note are the two concentration camp shirts and the ashtray signed by Picasso but there are also items related to the Solidarity era. This - the peoples’ tale - feels like the heart of the museum. There is a small cafe and a small bookstore. Some of the staff were exceptionally helpful and cheerful, but I admit I found several of the room guards to be somewhat taciturn and stony-faced. The information is in both Polish and English but often information panels are very low down and there is a lot of grey on black in a very small font. Museums the world over need to road-test the information panels. Expect to be in the museum for...

Muzeum Warszawy is an absolute gem located right in the heart of the Old Town Market Square. Housed in a series of beautifully preserved and colorful historic townhouses, the museum offers a unique and immersive experience for anyone interested in the rich and complex story of Warsaw.

The exhibitions are thoughtfully curated, covering everything from everyday life in the city to the dramatic events that shaped its identity — including its near-total destruction during World War II and its remarkable reconstruction. What makes this museum stand out is its deep focus on the city's residents — their objects, stories, and culture — giving a human dimension to the historical narrative.

Even the building itself is part of the experience. The restored interiors and the elegant architecture create an atmosphere that is both authentic and engaging. It's easy to spend a few hours here, whether you're wandering through the exhibitions or simply admiring the views of the square from one of the museum's windows.

Highly recommended for history lovers, families, and anyone curious about the soul of Warsaw. It’s a place that doesn’t just show history — it makes...

Probably one of the worst organised museums I've ever been in. There's potential here as the exhibits are vast and varied, but it's such an odd maze spread over several buildings and floors in very overwhelmingly confusing ways. Of they'd add a decent audio guide and better map, this could be a fantastic museum. As it is, it's not great. Though the viewing platform at the top is very nice, fully indoors, and with a great view across the city plaza. There are so many exhibits, from local architecture to city maps, ancient pottery, historic clothing, and so much more. It just isn't organised or presented well, as it's spread through such a vast maze of rooms, it feels incredibly empty and at times difficult to figure out where you're supposed to be going. Finding the ticket office is also a challenge, as the door that says Entrance doesn't open, the door two houses down does, but the ticket office is behind the door that doesn't open, so you have to weave back through a cafe and...