Sight guide · Warsaw · Poland
Visiting Museum of Warsaw
Spread across eleven townhouses on the Old Town Market Square, the museum tells the city's history through thousands of objects, from souvenirs to shop signs, and includes a short film on the rebuilding of the Old Town and a viewing terrace over the square.
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Quick answer
Museum of Warsaw is a museum in Old Town and New Town, Warsaw. Allow 1.5 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Old Town and New Town
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, rainy day and views
- Best months
- May–July
About Museum of Warsaw
Spread across eleven townhouses on the Old Town Market Square, the museum tells the city's history through thousands of objects, from souvenirs to shop signs, and includes a short film on the rebuilding of the Old Town and a viewing terrace over the square.
Tip: Head up to the viewing terrace at the end for a view over the Market Square's rooftops.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Old Town and New Town, rebuilt pastel townhouses, the Royal Castle and cobbled squares above the Vistula.
Best time to visit Museum of Warsaw
Museum of Warsaw is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- July: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
- May: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- June: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, busy crowds.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-July the sun sets at about 20:51 local time (calculated for Warsaw).
When to visit Warsaw has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Museum of Warsaw is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Old Town Market Square and Royal Castle.
- No. 16 of the 20 sights in our Warsaw things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Warsaw.
- A family favourite in Warsaw with kids.
Near Museum of Warsaw
Also in Old Town and New Town, so you can walk between them:
- Castle Square and Sigismund's Column — 20–30 minutes, free
- Royal Castle — 2 hours, mid-priced
- Old Town Market Square — 1 hour, free
If you like Museum of Warsaw
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews — Muranów, 3 hours
- Warsaw Rising Museum — Wola, 2–3 hours
- Copernicus Science Centre — Powiśle, 3–4 hours
- Fryderyk Chopin Museum — Powiśle, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Museum of Warsaw
Stay in Old Town and New Town ($$$) to walk here: rebuilt pastel townhouses, the Royal Castle and cobbled squares above the Vistula. All areas to stay in Warsaw.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Museum of Warsaw?
Plan 1.5 hours. With Castle Square and Sigismund's Column nearby, it fits a half-day in Old Town and New Town.
+Is Museum of Warsaw free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Museum of Warsaw?
May–July, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Head up to the viewing terrace at the end for a view over the Market Square's rooftops.
+Do I need to book Museum of Warsaw in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Museum of Warsaw good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Warsaw. Warsaw is a good city for families, with one of Europe's best science centres, big parks full of squirrels and peacocks, a zoo, playgrounds along the river and summer fountain shows.