Free museums in Warsaw - when you can visit for free

Which day is it today? Check the free museums calendar to see what’s free right now.

Many Warsaw museums offer free admission on a specific day of the week - this is required by Article 10 sec. 2 of the Polish Museum Act, which obligates state museums to designate one free-admission day per week for their permanent exhibition. Below you’ll find free museums sorted by day of the week, plus museums that are always free.

Pick a day

Practical tips

1. Arrive early. Free admission days tend to be crowded. Aim to be there 15-30 minutes before opening.
2. Check hours before your visit. Opening hours may change seasonally and on public holidays.
3. Not everything is free. Free admission usually covers the permanent exhibition only, not temporary exhibitions or special events.
4. Audio guides are usually paid separately (5-10 PLN) even on free days.
5. Plan your route. Thursday is the best day - the most museums are free. Start at the Warsaw Uprising Museum (Wola), continue to POLIN (Muranow), then the Old Town, or go further to Wilanow.

Special free admission days

The Royal Castle - Free Art Day (Dzień Wolnej Sztuki)

11 April 2026 (Saturday) | zamek-krolewski.pl

In addition to free Wednesdays, the Royal Castle takes part in the nationwide Free Art Day - admission is free regardless of the day of the week. A great opportunity since Saturdays allow more time for a relaxed visit.

Museum Night 2026 - 36+ museums free in one night

The biggest free-museum opportunity of the year. On the night of May 16-17, 2026, more than 36 Warsaw museums open for free from 16:00 until 5:00 in the morning. Many places that normally cost 25-50 PLN (POLIN, the Warsaw Uprising Museum, the Royal Castle) welcome visitors for free that night. Check the Museum Night 2026 program and opening hours and plan your route to see as much as possible.

Information may change - always check the museum’s website before your visit.