Visit
Discover the richness of Poland's history!
Opening hours
Museum
Mo.
-
Tu.
Closed
We.
-
Fr.
10:00 - 18:00
Sa.
10:00 - 19:00
Su.
10:00 - 19:00
Ticket office
Mo.
-
Tu.
Closed
We.
-
Fr.
10:00 - 17:00
Sa.
10:00 - 18:00
Su.
10:00 - 18:00
The observation deck is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
January 1, New Year
Closed
January 6, Epiphany
Closed
April 1, Holy Wednesday
Open (at 10:00 - 18:00)
April 2, Holy Thursday
Open (at 10:00 - 18:00)
April 3, Good Friday
Closed
April 4, Holy Saturday
Closed
April 5, Easter
Closed
April 6, Easter Monday
Closed
May 1, Labor Day
Closed
May 2, Flag Day of the Republic of Poland
Open (at 10:00 - 19:00)
free entry
May 3, May 3 Constitution Day
Open (at 10:00 - 19:00)
free entry
May 24, Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)
Open (at 10:00 - 19:00)
June 4, Corpus Christi
Closed
August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Polish Army Day
Open (at 10:00 - 19:00)
free entry
November 1, All Saints' Day
Closed
November 11, Independence Day
Open (at 10:00 - 21:00)
free entry
December 24, Christmas Eve
Closed
December 25, Christmas
Closed
December 26, Boxing Day
Closed
December 31, 2026 New Year's Eve
Closed
“THE ROUND TABLE. A MOMENT OF TRANSITION.” A single-piece exhibition.
We invite visitors to experience our exhibition “GERO. HELLMUTH. AGAINST OBLIVION”. The exhibition “Gero. Hellmuth. Against Oblivion”, presented at the Polish History Museum, is not an attempt to reconstruct history, but rather a profound reflection on trauma, memory, and the ethical duty to preserve it.
◊ The exhibition is available in Polish and English. Entrance free!
“THE ROUND TABLE. A MOMENT OF TRANSITION.” A single-piece exhibition.
from 13/02/2026 yr. to 17/05/2026 yr.
The exhibition invites visitors into a symbolic cave—a space of silence, reflection, and dialogue. It is here that diverse voices resonate, forming a polyphony of experiences of Poland’s political transformation. The Round Table becomes a sign of courage, compromise, and responsibility—an attempt to stitch together a torn history. The exhibition at the Polish History Museum does not provide ready-made answers; instead, it opens a space for shared reflection on how to write the next chapters of our democracy. The Round Table is being presented to a wide public for the first time in many years.
◊ The exhibition is available in Polish and English. Entrance free!
♦ The observation deck is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Enjoy the park at the Citadel and Warsaw’s panorama seen from the rooftop viewing terrace of the Polish History Museum (free admission in the Museum's working hours).
The Museum library is open from Wednesday to Friday between 10:00 and 17:00 hours.
◊ Selected Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 and 16:00 hours (in March 2026, the Library will be open on 7, 8, 15 and 21)
Guests of the Polish History Museum are welcome to our Bistro (open Wednesday-Sunday during the Museum's working hours).
The Museum’s permanent exhibition showcasing 1,000 years of Polish history is currently under construction and will open for visitors as of 2027. Until then, only temporary exhibitions are available.
◊ The exhibition is available in Polish and English. Entrance free!
“THE ROUND TABLE. A MOMENT OF TRANSITION.” A single-piece exhibition.
from 13/02/2026 yr. to 17/05/2026 yr.
The exhibition invites visitors into a symbolic cave—a space of silence, reflection, and dialogue. It is here that diverse voices resonate, forming a polyphony of experiences of Poland’s political transformation. The Round Table becomes a sign of courage, compromise, and responsibility—an attempt to stitch together a torn history. The exhibition at the Polish History Museum does not provide ready-made answers; instead, it opens a space for shared reflection on how to write the next chapters of our democracy. The Round Table is being presented to a wide public for the first time in many years.
◊ The exhibition is available in Polish and English. Entrance free!
♦ The observation deck is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Enjoy the park at the Citadel and Warsaw’s panorama seen from the rooftop viewing terrace of the Polish History Museum (free admission in the Museum's working hours).
The Museum library is open from Wednesday to Friday between 10:00 and 17:00 hours.
◊ Selected Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 and 16:00 hours (in March 2026, the Library will be open on 7, 8, 15 and 21)
Guests of the Polish History Museum are welcome to our Bistro (open Wednesday-Sunday during the Museum's working hours).
The Museum’s permanent exhibition showcasing 1,000 years of Polish history is currently under construction and will open for visitors as of 2027. Until then, only temporary exhibitions are available.
Guided tours
The guide service includes individual and group visits to the temporary exhibition "Great and Small Stories. Creating the collection of the Polish History Museum. Information and reservations in the guided tours tab.
Access to the Museum
The Polish History Museum is located on the premises of the Warsaw Citadel, in the Żoliborz district of Warsaw.
Gwardii 1 street
01-538 Warsaw
Plus Code: 7282+5C Warsaw
Gwardii 1 street
01-538 Warsaw
Plus Code: 7282+5C Warsaw
Pedestrian entrances to the Citadel
- Żoliborska Gate (open 06:00–22:00), street address: ul. Dymińska 13 – entrance convenient for people with mobility disabilities
- Bielańska Gate (open 05:00–18:00), street address: ul. Czujna
- Nowomiejska Gate (open 06:00–20:00), at the Katyn Museum, street address: ul. Jana Jeziorański 4
- Straceń Gate (open 05:00–18:00), access from Wybrzeże Gdyńskie
- Wiślana Gate (open 06:00–22:00), access from Wybrzeże Gdyńskie
We kindly inform you that the gates of the Warsaw Citadel are managed by the Polish Army Museum and the X Pavilion Museum, while the Museum of Polish History provides the opening hours for information purposes only.
Nearest public transport stops:
- Warszawa Gdańska stop - access by the underground, bus and tram (entrance through Żoliborska Gate)
- Most Gdański stop - access by bus and tam (entrance through Nowomiejska Gate)
- Park Traugutta stop - access by bus and tram (entrance through Nowomiejska Gate)
- Cytadela stop - access by bus (entrance through the Execution Gate)
Parking lots
Access only from the Gdynia Coast.
Cars
underground parking, fee: PLN 6/hour.
Coaches
above-ground parking lot intended only for parking buses.
Access to the parking lots:
Cars
underground parking, fee: PLN 6/hour.
Coaches
above-ground parking lot intended only for parking buses.
Access to the parking lots:
- NOTE It is not possible to exit the main lane of the Gdynia Coast.
- Entry to the parking lots is only possible from the side lane from the Gdynia Coast towards the Center. You should exit Wisłostrada before the intersection with ul. Krasiński.
- The entrance is located directly behind the Fosa i Stoki park.
- From ul. Krasińskiego: choose the right lane, direction Śródmieście/Mokotów/Ursynów.
- Access via Wisłostrada from ul. Krasińskiego and from the E67 route - towards the Center.
Accessibility
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We strive to make the Polish History Museum a friendly place for everyone. That's why we work on the job. Everyone feels comfortable in the Museum.
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We invite you to the temporary exhibition "Gero Hellmuth. Against Oblivion". It is located on level 0. Free admission during the museum’s opening hours.
“THE ROUND TABLE. A MOMENT OF TRANSITION.” A single-piece exhibition.
from 13/02/2026 yr. to 17/05/2026 yr.
The exhibition invites visitors into a symbolic cave—a space of silence, reflection, and dialogue. It is here that diverse voices resonate, forming a polyphony of experiences of Poland’s political transformation. The Round Table becomes a sign of courage, compromise, and responsibility—an attempt to stitch together a torn history. The exhibition at the Polish History Museum does not provide ready-made answers; instead, it opens a space for shared reflection on how to write the next chapters of our democracy. The Round Table is being presented to a wide public for the first time in many years.
◊ The exhibition is available in Polish and English. Entrance free!
“THE ROUND TABLE. A MOMENT OF TRANSITION.” A single-piece exhibition.
from 13/02/2026 yr. to 17/05/2026 yr.
The exhibition invites visitors into a symbolic cave—a space of silence, reflection, and dialogue. It is here that diverse voices resonate, forming a polyphony of experiences of Poland’s political transformation. The Round Table becomes a sign of courage, compromise, and responsibility—an attempt to stitch together a torn history. The exhibition at the Polish History Museum does not provide ready-made answers; instead, it opens a space for shared reflection on how to write the next chapters of our democracy. The Round Table is being presented to a wide public for the first time in many years.
◊ The exhibition is available in Polish and English. Entrance free!
♦ The observation deck is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Enjoy the park at the Citadel and Warsaw’s panorama seen from the rooftop viewing terrace of the Polish History Museum (free admission in the Museum's working hours). Access via elevator from the main hall.
Enjoy the park at the Citadel and Warsaw’s panorama seen from the rooftop viewing terrace of the Polish History Museum (free admission in the Museum's working hours). Access via elevator from the main hall.
Our museum organises events, workshops and museum lessons. You can read about what we have prepared for you now on our website under the Events tab.
The Museum building is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.
We are working on full availability information.
Our employees are at your disposal, always willing to help.
Have a question? Call or write to the accessibility coordinator:
Katarzyna Szafrańska
e-mail: [email protected]
tel. 22 255 76 40
tel./text 665 566 970
Accessibility statement
We are working on full availability information.
Our employees are at your disposal, always willing to help.
Have a question? Call or write to the accessibility coordinator:
Katarzyna Szafrańska
e-mail: [email protected]
tel. 22 255 76 40
tel./text 665 566 970
Accessibility statement
Only guide and assistance dogs for persons with disabilities are allowed at the museum. Animals should be clearly identified.
Entering the museum with other animals is not possible.
Entering the museum with other animals is not possible.
- January 1, New Year / Closed to visitors
- January 6, Epiphany / Closed to visitors
- April 1, Holy Wednesday / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- April 2, Holy Thursday / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- April 3, Good Friday / Closed to visitors
- April 4, Holy Saturday / Closed to visitors
- April 5, Easter / Closed to visitors
- April 6, Easter Monday / Closed to visitors
- May 1, Labor Day / Closed to visitors
- May 2, Flag Day of the Republic of Poland / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), free admission
- May 3, Constitution Day / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), free admission
- May 24, Pentecost (Green Holidays) / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
- June 4, Corpus Christi / Closed to visitors
- August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Polish Armed Forces Day / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), free admission
- November 1, All Saints' Day / Closed to visitors
- November 11, Independence Day / Open to visitors, (from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.), free admission
- December 24, Christmas Eve / Closed to visitors
- December 25, Christmas / Closed to visitors
- December 26, Second Day of Christmas / Closed to visitors
- December 31st New Year's Eve / Closed to visitors
Please contact us at: [email protected]
+48 22 255 76 27 (open Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
+48 22 255 76 27 (open Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm)
Most important
contacts
Polish History Museum
Secretariat:
+48 22 211 90 02
(contact Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m)
[email protected]
Audience Service Office:
Information and Reservations: +48 22 255 76 27
(open Monday to Friday
from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.)
[email protected]
+48 22 211 90 02
(contact Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m)
[email protected]
Audience Service Office:
Information and Reservations: +48 22 255 76 27
(open Monday to Friday
from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.)
[email protected]
Secretariat
Data protection officer
Availability
tel. +48 22 255 76 02