Found inside 11 conjoined historical tenement buildings on the Old Town Square, the Museum of Warsaw's core permanent collection, 'The Things of Warsaw,' consisting of some 7,000 fascinating objects displayed in 22 thematically organised rooms. Included are portraits, postcards, souvenirs, packaging and other unique items, some of them with images of the Warsaw Mermaid or representations of the Polish capital. The stories of these carefully selected objects - most of which were donated by Warsaw's citizens after World War II - provide a unique perspective on the cultural history of the city, and a better understanding of the events and processes that formed Warsaw as we know it today.
 

You'll also learn more about the history of the very buildings the museum is located in, which are a sight to behold; despite severe damage during the war, some of the original aspects of the architecture remain intact and can be viewed during your visit. In addition to the permanent exhibits, the Museum hosts temporary exhibitions, a bookstore, library, cinema, lapidarium, and a viewpoint offering great views of the Old Town Square. They also recently opened a new section of their permanent exhibit titled Testimonies from the Warsaw Ghetto, with artefacts, photos and more detailing day-to-day life under German occupation in the 1940s. 



Note, a ticket here also grants entry into the Praga District Museum. Also, every Sunday at noon at the headquarters at 42 Old Town Market Square, there's a family tour with a story, and on the weekends between 11:00-14:00 you can pick up a Seekers of Things worksheet at the ticket office! 

Average visiting time: 2-3hrs.