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
January 1, New Year
Closed
January 6, Epiphany
Closed
April 16, Holy Wednesday
Open (at 10:00 - 18:00)
April 17, Holy Thursday
Open (at 10:00 - 18:00)
April 18, Good Friday
Open (at 10:00 - 16:00)
free entry
April 19, Holy Saturday
Closed
April 20, Easter
Closed
April 21, Easter Monday
Closed
May 1, Labor Day
Closed
May 2, Flag Day of the Republic of Poland
Open (at 10:00 - 18:00)
free entry
May 3, May 3 Constitution Day
Open (at 10:00 - 19:00)
free entry
May 4
Open (at 10:00 - 19:00)
free entry
June 8, Descent of the Holy Spirit (Pentecost)
Open (at 10:00 - 19:00)
June 19, 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 - 19:00)
free entry
December 24, Christmas Eve
Closed
December 25, Christmas
Closed
December 26, Boxing Day
Open (at 10:00 - 18:00)
free entry
December 31, New Year's Eve
Open (at 10:00 - 16:00)
Exhibition
1025: The Birth of a Kingdom
We invite visitors to experience our exhibition 1025: The Birth of a Kingdom which commemorates the millennial anniversary of Bolesław the Brave’s coronation. Embark on a journey across early-medieval Poland: a colourful land of fortified gords, resourceful with the wealth of forests, lakes, rivers and wetlands, where custom of old coexisted alongside external Christian and Mediterranean traditions.
In the period January-June 2025, no access to the Polish History Museum’s underground carpark will be possible.
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 Saturdays between 10:00 and 17:00 hours.
♦ Library closed on May 28, 2025.
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 2026. Until then, only temporary exhibitions are available.
In the period January-June 2025, no access to the Polish History Museum’s underground carpark will be possible.
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 Saturdays between 10:00 and 17:00 hours.
♦ Library closed on May 28, 2025.
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 2026. 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, ul. Dymińska 13 – entrance convenient for people with mobility disabilities
- Bielańska Gate, ul. Czujna
- Nowomiejska Gate (at the Katyn Museum), ul. Jana Jeziorański 4
- Straceń Gate, access from Wybrzeże Gdyńskie
- Entrance from Wybrzeże Gdyńskie
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
We are
accessible
accessible
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.
learn more
about
Accessibility
Museum Visit Rules
Information for visitors
Questions and answers
We invite you to the temporary exhibition 1025: THE BIRTH OF A KINGDOM. It is located on level 0. You can visit the exhibition on your own or with a guide.
The observation deck is open. Admission is free (no ticket required). 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 16, Holy Wednesday / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- April 17, Holy Thursday / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- April 18, Good Friday / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), free admission
- April 19, Holy Saturday / Closed to visitors
- April 20, Easter / Closed to visitors
- April 21, 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 6:00 p.m.), free admission
- May 3, Constitution Day / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), free admission
- May 4 / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.), free admission
- June 8, Pentecost (Green Holidays) / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
- June 19, 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 7:00 p.m.), free admission
- December 24, Christmas Eve / Closed to visitors
- December 25, Christmas / Closed to visitors
- December 26, Second Day of Christmas / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), free admission
- December 31st New Year's Eve / Open to visitors (from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Please contact us at: [email protected]
+48 22 255 76 27 (open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm)
+48 22 255 76 27 (open Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 4.00 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