National Museum of Ethnography, Warsaw

Name: National Museum of Ethnography
Address: ul. Kredytowa 1, Warsaw, 00-056, Poland
Telephone: +48 22 827 76 41

#69 among attractions in Warsaw

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The National Museum of Ethnography is a museum of ethnography in Warsaw, Poland. It was established in 1888. ()

Local name: Państwowe Muzeum Etnograficzne w Warszawie Established: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 52°14'17"N, 21°0'44"E

Address

ul. Kredytowa 1Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw 00-056 Poland

Contact

+48 22 827 76 41

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Day trips

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

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Warsaw
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Formal public park dating back to 1713
Saxon Garden, Warsaw
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Monuments and statues
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Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Museum of Ethnography open?

National Museum of Ethnography is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Museum of Ethnography?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church, Warsaw (2 min walk), Zachęta, Warsaw (3 min walk), Academy of Fine Arts, Warsaw (4 min walk), Warsaw Uprising Square, Warsaw (5 min walk).

How to get to National Museum of Ethnography by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Museum of Ethnography:

Bus

Plac Małachowskiego 01 • Lines: 107 (1 min walk)
Zachęta 01 • Lines: 102, 106 (3 min walk)

Metro

Nowy Świat-Uniwersytet • Lines: M2 (6 min walk)
Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (7 min walk)

Tram

Metro Świętokrzyska 05 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (7 min walk)
Królewska 06 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (7 min walk)

Train

Warsaw City Center (17 min walk)
Warsaw Central (19 min walk)