The Warsaw Uprising Museum is a historical museum located in the city of Warsaw, Poland. The museum is dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising, which took place during World War II in 1944. The museum was opened in 2004 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the uprising.
The museum is housed in a modern building that was designed by a team of architects led by Wojciech Obtułowicz. The building is located in the Wola district of Warsaw, which was the site of some of the most intense fighting during the uprising.
The museum's exhibits are spread over several floors and include a wide range of artifacts, photographs, and documents related to the uprising. Visitors can learn about the causes of the uprising, the daily life of the insurgents, and the brutal suppression of the uprising by the German army.
One of the most striking exhibits in the museum is a replica of a sewer tunnel that was used by the insurgents to move around the city undetected. Visitors can walk through the tunnel and get a sense of the cramped and dangerous conditions that the insurgents faced.
Other exhibits include a collection of weapons used by the insurgents, a recreation of a typical insurgent bunker, and a multimedia presentation that uses archival footage and interviews with survivors to tell the story of the uprising.
The museum also has a library and archive that contains a wealth of information about the uprising, including personal accounts, diaries, and letters written by the insurgents.
Overall, the Warsaw Uprising Museum is a powerful and moving tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the insurgents who fought for their city and their country during one of the darkest periods in Polish history.
Hours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
Tuesday: Closed,
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM,
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
