DISCOVER WARSAW MUSEUMS

Photo: W. Kryński 

The multiply awarded building of POLIN Museum is a gem of contemporary architecture. Its symbolism touches upon Jewish history while the building itself reflects the idea of a “museum of life” that POLIN Museum promotes.

Our Core Exhibition will take you on a journey across 1000 years of the history of Polish Jews—from the Middle Ages to the present day. You will get acquainted with Jewish culture and heritage—a source of inspiration for both Poland and the world. You will learn where from Jews arrived in Poland, how they lived, what they have left behind, and what kind of community they form today. In the exhibition, you will admire historic artifacts, keepsakes, architectural models and works of art. The exhibits are accompanied by texts, photos, recordings and films.

The exhibition is made up of nine galleries, spread over an area of 4000 sq.m., presenting the heritage and culture of Polish Jews, which still remains a source of inspiration for Poland and for the world. We show the social, religious and political diversity of Polish Jews, highlighting dramatic events from the past, the Holocaust, and concluding with contemporary times.

We present 1000 years of Polish-Jewish coexistence, speaking of cooperation, rivalry and conflicts, autonomy, integration and assimilation. While seeking to confront thorny issues, we also bring attention to bright chapters in our common history.

"1945. Not the End, Not the Beginning" – temporary exhibition

7 March 2025 – 15 September 2025

 On the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, POLIN Museum is going to present an exhibition dedicated to people who tried to rebuild their lives on the ruins of the old world. Deprived of nearly everything—their nearest and dearest, their community and their home—they faced a dramatic choice: to stay or to leave? The exhibition "1945. Not the End, Not the Beginning," will show the postwar reality through the eyes of those who survived.

Warsaw Pass entitles to FREE ENTRY TO THE CORE EXHIBITION & TEMPORARY EXHIBITION +AUDIOGUIDE FOR BOTH EXHIBITIONS
Regular sightseeing price: 45 złotych

Opening hours:

Tuesday: CLOSED

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Last entrance 2 hour before closing.

 Please note that the museum is CLOSED to visitors on Tuesdays and:
- January 1st,

- April 20th,

- June 19th,

- August 15th,

- October 2nd,

- November 1st, 11th,

- December 23-25th, 31st.