Free museums in Warsaw -- when you can visit for free
Many Warsaw museums offer free admission on a specific day of the week. Below is the current schedule, sorted by day, so you can plan your visit easily.
Monday
Warsaw Uprising Museum
ul. Grzybowska 79, Wola | 1944.pl
One of the most visited museums in Poland. The exhibition spans over 3,000 sqm and takes you through the 63 days of the Warsaw Uprising – from the outbreak of fighting to the destruction of the city. The 3D film “City of Ruins” is included in the ticket and is a must-see. Queues on free Mondays can be long – arrive at 8:00 when it opens.
Regular ticket: 35 PLN | Reduced: 30 PLN
Tuesday
National Museum in Warsaw
Al. Jerozolimskie 3, Srodmiescie | mnw.art.pl
Poland’s largest art museum with a collection of over 800,000 works. Galleries cover ancient and medieval art, 19th-century Polish painting (Matejko, Chelmonski), and contemporary art. Free Tuesday is the best time to see everything without rushing – the museum is enormous.
Regular ticket: approx. 25 PLN | Reduced: 1 PLN (students)
Wednesday
The Royal Castle in Warsaw
plac Zamkowy 4, Old Town | zamek-krolewski.pl
The former residence of Polish kings, rebuilt after the war. The royal chambers from the 17th-18th centuries house works by Rembrandt and Canaletto. On free Wednesdays, queues can be very long – arrive before 10:00. Audio guide is included in the ticket.
Regular ticket: 30 PLN | Reduced: 20 PLN
Thursday
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
ul. Anielewicza 6, Muranow | polin.pl
A world-class museum telling the 1,000-year history of Polish Jews. Eight galleries take you from the Middle Ages to the present. Highlights include interactive installations and reconstructions (including a wooden synagogue ceiling). Free Thursday covers the permanent exhibition.
Regular ticket: approx. 30 PLN | Reduced: 15 PLN
Wilanow Palace
ul. St. Kostki Potockiego 10/16, Wilanow | wilanow-palac.pl
The 17th-century baroque palace of King Jan III Sobieski. Beautifully preserved interiors, Italian and English-style gardens. On free Thursdays you can visit both the palace and the gardens – worth combining. The park is vast.
Regular ticket: approx. 30 PLN | Reduced: approx. 20 PLN
Museum of Modern Art
pl. Defilad 1, Srodmiescie | artmuseum.pl
New building opened in 2024. Polish and international contemporary art. Worth visiting just for the architecture, right next to the Palace of Culture.
Museum of Warsaw
Rynek Starego Miasta 28-42, Old Town | muzeumwarszawy.pl
Housed in historic townhouses on the Old Town Square. The permanent exhibition “Things of Warsaw” tells the city’s story through everyday objects. An interesting counterpoint to the more monumental museums.
Friday
Royal Lazienki
ul. Agrykola 1, Srodmiescie | lazienki-krolewskie.pl
Free Friday covers museum buildings (individual visits). The park is always free. The Palace on the Isle, the Old Orangery with the Sculpture Gallery, and the Royal Theatre – all without a ticket. Combine it with a stroll through the 76-hectare park.
Regular ticket: 50 PLN | Reduced: 25 PLN
Sunday
Fryderyk Chopin Museum
ul. Okolnik 1, Srodmiescie | chopin.museum
A modern, interactive museum dedicated to Chopin. Every visitor gets an RFID card that unlocks exhibition stations – you can listen to music, touch screens, and view manuscripts. Free Sunday is the best day for a family visit.
Regular ticket: approx. 25 PLN | Reduced: approx. 15 PLN
The park – always free
The Royal Lazienki Park is open daily from 6:00 to 21:00 and requires no ticket. It offers 76 hectares of greenery, peacocks, squirrels, and the famous Chopin Monument. In summer, free Chopin concerts are held here on Sundays (12:00 and 16:00, May-September).
Practical tips
- Arrive early. Free admission days tend to be crowded. Aim to be there 15-30 minutes before opening.
- Check hours before your visit. Opening hours may change seasonally and on public holidays.
- Not everything is free. Free admission usually covers the permanent exhibition, not temporary exhibitions or special events.
- Audio guides are usually paid separately (5-10 PLN) even on free days.
- Plan your route. Thursday is the best day – 4 museums are free. You can start at POLIN, then walk to the Old Town (Museum of Warsaw) or head to Wilanow.
Last updated: March 2026. Information may change – always check the museum’s website before your visit.