Warsaw: Museum of Life Under Communism Entry Ticket
Nowa Huta, Krakow
Visit the Museum of Life Under Communism to explore what Polish life looked like in the bygone era. See a living space from that time, an original telephone booth, cafe, cinema and many more.
The Museum of Life Under Communism in Warsaw offers an immersive experience of daily life in Communist Poland, suitable for history enthusiasts and cultural visitors.
Highlights
- Experience the atmosphere of life in Communist Poland
- Visit an antique Polish cafe to enjoy drinks and traditional Warsaw cake
- Interact with immersive exhibits featuring authentic items
- View original newspapers, magazines, children’s toys, books, and more
- Take unique photos in a historic telephone booth and recreated living rooms
Description
Pre-book your ticket to the Museum of Life Under Communism to explore exhibits detailing daily life under Communist rule in Poland. Take advantage of daily surprises and a free smartphone audio guide available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Polish. Download the audio guide app before your visit at this link.
Begin your visit with the history of solidarity and the end of communism. See original flyers and photos documenting martial law and the rise of communism in Poland. Watch propaganda films from the 1970s in the museum cinema, then step into a recreated small apartment with authentic items, newspapers, magazines, and books for close-up photography.
Explore three on-site stores showcasing a variety of period products. Make a phone call from an original telephone booth, view a typical moped from the era, and see what is likely Poland’s only surviving saturator. Visit the kindergarten exhibit featuring authentic toys and books.
End your visit at the museum café, styled after 1950s Polish cafes. Enjoy a warm coffee brewed from a 60-year-old coffee maker and sample traditional Warsaw cake (food and drinks not included).
Includes
- Entry to the Museum of Life Under Communism
- Daily surprise additions
- Free mobile audio guide (available Thursdays)
Excludes
- Food and drinks (available to purchase at the café)
Important Information
- Booking a specific entry time is usually not required. Due to local regulations, short wait times to enter may occur.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund.
