Museum of John Paul II Collection, Warsaw

Name: Museum of John Paul II Collection
Address: ul. plac Bankowy 1, Warsaw, 00-139, Poland
Telephone: +48 22 620 27 25

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Museum of John Paul II Collection, Warsaw

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The Museum of John Paul II Collection in Warsaw, also known as the Porczyński Gallery or Carroll-Porczyński Collection, is a museum dedicated to its painting collection, which is housed in the building of the former stock exchange and National Bank. It is considered one of the finest collections of European art in Warsaw. The collection includes around 400 exhibits mainly Old Masters and the Impressionists along with some copies of masterpieces of European painting. ()

Local name: Muzeum Kolekcji im. Jana Pawła II w Warszawie Established: 1989 (35 years ago)Coordinates: 52°14'32"N, 21°0'8"E

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ul. plac Bankowy 1Śródmieścia (Śródmieście Północne)Warsaw 00-139 Poland

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+48 22 620 27 25

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of John Paul II Collection?

Nearby attractions include Stefan Starzyński Monument, Warsaw (2 min walk), Palace of the Ministry of Revenues and Treasury, Warsaw (3 min walk), Błękitny Wieżowiec, Warsaw (3 min walk), Tłomackie Street, Warsaw (4 min walk).

How to get to Museum of John Paul II Collection by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of John Paul II Collection:

Bus

Plac Bankowy 04 • Lines: 171, N13, N42, N63 (2 min walk)
Plac Bankowy 01 • Lines: 520 (2 min walk)

Tram

Plac Bankowy 08 • Lines: 15, 18, 35, 4 (2 min walk)
Metro Ratusz Arsenał 10 • Lines: 13, 20, 23, 26, 4 (5 min walk)

Metro

Ratusz Arsenał • Lines: M1 (6 min walk)
Świętokrzyska • Lines: M1, M2 (14 min walk)

Train

Warsaw City Center (24 min walk)
Warsaw Central (24 min walk)