Museum
National Museum in Warsaw
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The National Museum in Warsaw is a major art museum housing extensive collections from antiquity to the present. Its galleries feature Polish paintings, European masters, medieval art, and ancient artifacts. Highlights include works by Polish artists like Jan Matejko and Józef Chełmoński, as well as a notable collection of Far Eastern art. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs. Visitors can spend hours exploring the diverse galleries, from classical sculptures to contemporary installations.
Don't miss
- See the 'Battle of Grunwald' by Jan Matejko, a monumental painting in the Gallery of Polish Art.
- Explore the Gallery of Ancient Art, featuring Egyptian mummies and Greek pottery.
- Visit the temporary exhibition halls for rotating shows of international significance.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Museum in Warsaw
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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