Opened in 2004, this remains one of Poland’s best museums. Packed with interactive displays, photographs, video footage and miscellaneous exhibits it’s a museum that’s guaranteed to leave a mark on all visitors. Occupying a former tram power station the 2,000m2 space is split over several levels, leading visitors through the chronological story of the Uprising (provided
they don’t make any wrong turns, alas, a common mistake). Start off by learning about life under Nazi rule, your tour accompanied by the background rattle of machine guns, dive bombers and a thumping heartbeat. Different halls focus on the many aspects of the Uprising; walk through a replica radio station, or a covert printing press. The mezzanine level features
film detailing the first month of battle, before which visitors get to clamber through a mock sewer. The final sections are devoted to the creation of a Soviet puppet state, a hall of remembrance, and a particularly poignant display entitled Death of the City; take time to watch the black and white ‘before and after’
shots of important Warsaw landmarks being systematically obliterated by the Nazis as punishment. Near the exit check out the films playing in the 110 seat cinema which now include a silence inducing 5 minute 6 sec 3-D aerial 'film' which took 2 years to make and used old pictures and new technology to recreate a picture of the desolation of ‘liberated’ Warsaw in March 1945.
There is also an exact replica of a B24 Allied plane once used to make supply drops over the besieged city. A viewing platform and ‘peace garden’ wrap up this high impact experience

Admission 14/10zł (children under 7 free). Audio guides for 10zł per person. Sun free. Film costs 2zł per person.

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• Wanda - Sydney 12 December 2011
  My father fought n the AK in the Warsaw Uprising as a 16 year old boy. When I saw the Museum in 2007 it was a very moving experience for me. I just walked around reading all the exhibits but felt very close to him he passed away young probably from severe health problems arising from his time in the AK . May the Poles and the Poles' descendants never forget the AK's heroic resistance and their courage in the face of betrayal by the Soviet army and the silence of the west.
• Stephen Mysliwy - Toowoomba 01 August 2010
  My wife and I visited the museum on the anniversary of the uprising last year August 1st 2009. An excellent place to visit You left the right sunshine and entered the dark places of wartime Warsawa. Room after room of harrowing tales of bravery and sacrifice. Street by street ,neighborhood by neighborhood stories of the great struggle were told. The display was then juxtaposed by story of the 1980's solidarity movement. It being a Sunday the entry to the museum was free. Allow plenty of time then enjoy a Perogi in the adjacent old town.
• Megan - Melbourne 15 July 2010
  My Grandfather was a Home Army soldier who survived the Warsaw Uprising, only to be taken to Germany as a POW, so this museum was a must see for me when I visited Poland. It gave me a very deep insight into the experiences of my Dziadek and those of the people in Poland during WW2. It left me very emotional and grateful that such a place exists.
• ida 11 March 2009
  Great, it really is :)
• jakub - mississaga 27 February 2009
  Im polish and i went inside the museum, and i know almost everything about the uprising. Some people think only about what the americans did in WWII. People think that the americans have a sad story. But, if you go inside the museum and know about the uprising, you will literally be crying.
• Scott - Vancouver 09 January 2009
  Possibly one of the best museums I have been to in the world. Make sure you leave time for this museum - it's not to be rushed. Also great for all ages. I was impressed at how interactive and user friendly the museum was for all ages. Amazing!
• Jules 12 August 2008
  Ive been there recently with my family and it was a really great experience. It was very emotional at times but i learnt alot that day, that i probably wouldn't have known about if i hadnt gone.
• Arline Guyton - Lenoir City 27 May 2008
  We saw the Museum on April 18, 2008. It was quite amazing! Please allow at least 2 hours to watch the video, hear the personal stories, see the exhibits, etc. Quite an eye-0pener for anyone not familiar with the fairly recent history of Poland
• Ian - Cortona 22 February 2008
  It is a fantastic museum - smart, world-class and very, very moving. The subject matter is presented in a documentary style leaving one to absorb the very personal stories... Despite the serious nature of the content, this museum is indeed one of Warsaw's top 'must-see' attractions. A real insight into how the Poland of today came into being...
• Gosia 22 September 2007
  Great.