The Together Language School Presents: How to Spend Quality Time in the Capital of Poland We are proud to present a guide to museums in Warsaw that you can visit for free on specific days. Please note that, in most cases, entry to these museums requires a free ticket, which you need to collect at the ticket office. This allows the authorities to track the number of visitors using the free service.
Recently, manufactured steel and aluminum have also been used. The wall may have places to attach belay ropes, but may also be used to practise lead climbing or bouldering. Each hole contains a specially formed t-nut to allow modular climbing holds to be screwed onto the wall. With manufactured steel or aluminum walls, an engineered industrial fastener is used to secure climbing holds. The face of the multiplex board climbing surface is covered with textured products including concrete and paint or polyurethane loaded with sand. In addition to the textured surface and hand holds, the wall may contain surface structures such as indentions (incuts) and protrusions (bulges), or take the form of an overhang, underhang or crack. Some grips are formed to mimic the conditions of outdoor rock, including some that are oversized and can have other grips bolted onto them.
Monday
Railway Museum
Start the toughest day of the week with a visit to Warsaw's Railway Museum - Stacja Muzeum. Located near the Ochota station, in the building that once housed one of Warsaw's main transport hubs - Warszawa Główna Osobowa. The museum's collection includes everything related to railways: carriages, antique railway maps, conductor uniforms, clocks and lamps used in compartments, railway models, and much more. For those who want to feel like a real train driver, Stacja Muzeum offers a full-fledged locomotive driver simulator (though access to it is paid even on Mondays).
The Warsaw Uprising is one of the most significant events in Poland's recent history. Over 63 days, the residents of Warsaw, striving to free themselves from Nazi Germany's regime, experienced the entire spectrum of human emotions: from hope for salvation to the madness of debilitating and paralyzing despair. For those unfamiliar with these events, a visit to the former tram depot building, now housing the Warsaw Uprising Museum, is a must. Modern and highly interactive, it helps you learn about and feel the many events experienced by ordinary people 75 years ago, from August 1 to October 2, 1944.
You might not know this, but Poles have a remarkable fondness for posters and other printed symbols of past eras. This is vividly demonstrated by the Poster Museum in Wilanów. The building, constructed around fifty years ago as an example of Polish modernism, houses an enormous collection of posters: currently, there are about 36,000 exhibits, not counting temporary exhibitions. The museum also hosts the International Poster Biennale and various poster salons.
One of the main and absolutely essential museums to visit in Warsaw offers free admission to everyone on Tuesdays. At the National Museum, you will find a vast collection of Polish (and not only) paintings, a separate hall dedicated to Catholic relics and icons, an impressive section with Polish design and furniture items, antique clothing, and household items, and much more. Please note that entrance to temporary exhibitions is paid.
This tiny museum is tucked away on the backstreets of Krakowskie Przedmieście, on the seemingly central but very quiet Kozia Street. Founded in 1978 by satirist Eryk Lipiński, the museum boasts a collection of around 25,000 caricatures from both Poland and abroad. The museum regularly hosts themed exhibitions and international competitions, such as for the best satirical drawing. Notably, in 2015, the British newspaper The Guardian recognized the Warsaw Museum of Caricature as one of the ten most unique museums in Europe.
You’ve undoubtedly seen the most famous postcard view of Warsaw: the red-tiled roofs of the Old Town, Castle Square with the Sigismund's Column, and, of course, the Royal Castle. This palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-see when visiting Warsaw. However, there's one drawback: on regular days, admission costs 30 zł, which isn't very budget-friendly. Luckily, there's a simple hack to solve this issue—visit the Royal Castle on Wednesdays, when admission is completely free.
Incredible but true: the museum dedicated to one of Poland's greatest classical composers is as modern as it gets. Audio and video installations, tactile objects, unique concerts, and the most unexpected ways to experience Fryderyk Chopin from a new perspective are all included. You can (and should!) explore all five floors of the museum for free on Wednesdays.
Łazienki is undoubtedly the most famous park in Warsaw. The Chopin Monument near a small pond, well-kept paths, and peacocks leisurely strolling by the lake are all wonderful sights. However, Łazienki has much more to offer for those interested in history. The Old Orangery, Myślewicki Palace, the White House, and, of course, the jewel of the park ensemble – the Palace on the Isle – are all must-visit attractions, and you can explore them for free on Thursdays.
Additionally, don’t miss the free Chopin concerts held in the park on Sundays at 12:00 and 16:00 during the warm months (usually from May to September).
A classic tourist itinerary when visiting Warsaw typically includes a trip to Wilanów, the former summer residence of Polish kings. The palace, built in 1677 for King Jan III Sobieski, is a perfect example of Baroque architecture. It is surrounded by a beautiful, well-maintained park, an orangery, and a small lake. Admission to both the park and the palace is free on Thursdays, but please note that the number of tickets is limited.
Arguably the most famous contemporary art gallery in Poland, Zachęta boasts a rich collection of Polish artists, including painters, graphic designers, sculptors, and creators of video installations. The gallery frequently hosts temporary exhibitions that are often unique and unconventional. Interestingly, it was thanks to Zachęta that a full-fledged Polish pavilion appeared at the Venice Biennale, which is a great achievement both for the gallery and for contemporary Polish art as a whole.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if a former royal residence was turned into a contemporary art museum? The result is none other than Ujazdowski Castle – a place where trendy performances, experimental film screenings, unconventional exhibitions, and shows take place within elegant interiors. Sometimes it all looks intriguing, other times strange or a bit crazy, but always captivating. And on Thursdays, it's free. So even if you find that contemporary art isn't your thing, you’ll have figured it out without spending a dime.
Astonishing both inside and out, the POLIN Museum is arguably one of the most fascinating museums in all of Warsaw. Modern and interactive, it tells the complete history of Polish Jews through various settings – from the nascent marketplaces of old Krakow to the cobblestone streets of Warsaw on the day World War II began. This alone makes POLIN, which was named the best museum in Europe in 2016, a must-visit for anyone in Warsaw. Additionally, the chance to learn about Jewish heritage without spending a dime is incredibly valuable.
Address: ul. Mordechaja Anielewicza 6 Website: www.polin.pl
Anyone interested in military history should dedicate a Saturday afternoon to visiting Warsaw's second-largest museum – the Museum of the Polish Army. The exhibits include weapons, Polish military uniforms, and a vast arsenal of military equipment from various eras. The latter is on public display right outside the museum – on the lawn near the entrance, you can find airplanes, helicopters, and even tanks.