Echoes of the Great War

The Museum of Independence is showing “Echoes of the Great War” (“Echa Wielkiej Wojny”), a temporary exhibition on everyday life in the shadow of the First World War and on 1916, a breakthrough year for the Polish cause. It is curated by dr Jacek Konik (a museum curator also known for his gallery talks on “The May Coup and Sanation”) together with Andrzej Mejssner.

The Museum of Independence on the exhibition (our translation):

“Echoes of the Great War” is a story of everyday life in the shadow of the greatest conflict of the early 20th century. The exhibition shows not only military operations but also the world of propaganda, emotions and the experiences of people living behind the front.

The exhibition is on view at the museum’s main seat, al. Solidarności 62, through 30 October 2026.

The exhibition opened on 30 July 2026. The museum gives the dates and curators in its invitation to the opening and its report on the opening.

Museum profile: Museum of Independence.