Museum of Communism, Warsaw

Name: Museum of Communism
Address: Warsaw, Poland

#411 among attractions in Warsaw

Museum, History museum

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The Museum of Communism is a museum focusing on the communist period of Polish history, located in the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw. The museum was founded in 1999 by Czeslaw Bielecki, Jacek Fedorowicz, and Andrzej Wajda, with the cooperation of Teresa Bogucka, Anna Fedorowicz, and Krystyna Zachwatowicz. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°13'54"N, 21°0'23"E

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Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw Poland

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Museum of Communism – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Złote Tarasy, Palace of Culture and Science, Świętokrzyski Park, Sala Kongresowa.

~1070 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Złote Tarasy, Warsaw
6 min walk • Złote Tarasy, a modern beacon of commerce and leisure, stands as an architectural marvel in the heart of Warsaw, Poland. This sprawling shopping centre, opened in 2007, has quickly become a hotspot for both locals and tourists, offering a blend of retail...
~90 ftW
1950s Soviet landmark for arts and culture
Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw
1 min walk • The Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland, stands as a striking example of socialist realist architecture and a prominent feature of the city's skyline. This monumental building, soaring to a height of 237 meters, is not only a tower but also a complex...
~840 ftN
Park
Świętokrzyski Park, Warsaw
5 min walk • Świętokrzyski Park is an urban park in Warsaw, Poland, created in the 1950s near the Palace of Culture and Science. Janusz Korczak Monument in Warsaw is located there.
~330 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw
2 min walk • The Congress Hall is a 2,880-seat theatre at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, Poland. It was opened in 1955 as the location of Polish United Workers' Party congresses.
~420 ftS
Museum, Science museum
Museum of Technology, Warsaw
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~1040 ftE
52°13'56"N • 21°0'40"E
Wars Sawa Junior, Warsaw
6 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
~1230 ftSE
Vernacular architecture, Museum, History museum
Fotoplastikon, Warsaw
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~1640 ftN
Square
Grzybowski Square, Warsaw
8 min walk • Grzybowski Square is a triangular square in the Śródmieście district of Warsaw, Poland, between Twarda, Bagno, Grzybowska and Królewska streets.
~520 ftNE
Vernacular architecture, Square
Parade Square, Warsaw
3 min walk • Parade Square is a square in downtown Warsaw. Located between ulica Świętokrzyska in the north, Aleje Jerozolimskie in the south, ulica Marszałkowska in the east and the monumental Palace of Culture and Science to the west, it is one of Warsaw's central squares.
~1480 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
National Philharmonic in Warsaw, Warsaw
8 min walk • The National Philharmonic in Warsaw is a Polish cultural institution, located at 5 Jasna Street in Warsaw. The building was built between 1900 and 1901, under the direction of Karol Kozłowski, to be reconstructed in 1955 by Eugeniusz Szparkowski.
~1380 ftE
Nightlife, Cinema
Atlantic, Warsaw
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Communism?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Evolution of Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw (1 min walk), Collegium Civitas, Warsaw (1 min walk), Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw (1 min walk), Teatr Dramatyczny, Warsaw (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Communism by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Communism:

Bus

Dworzec Centralny 12 • Lines: 109, 160, 517 (3 min walk)
Warszawa, Plac Defilad (4 min walk)

Metro

Centrum • Lines: M1 (5 min walk)
Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (7 min walk)

Train

Warsaw City Center (5 min walk)
Warsaw Central (6 min walk)

Tram

Centrum 07 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (6 min walk)
Centrum 09 • Lines: 22, 24, 25, 7, 9 (7 min walk)