National Museum in Warsaw, Art museum in Śródmieście, Poland
The National Museum in Warsaw contains over 800,000 artworks across multiple galleries, displaying paintings, sculptures, and decorative pieces from different periods.
Founded in 1862 as the Museum of Fine Arts, the institution lost numerous artifacts during World War II, including 99 percent of its numismatic collection.
The museum presents extensive collections of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art, along with Polish paintings dating from the 13th century forward.
Located on Aleje Jerozolimskie, the museum opens Tuesday through Thursday and weekends from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Fridays.
The collection includes artworks obtained from Adolf Hitler's personal collection, adding an extraordinary historical dimension to the museum's holdings.
Location: Śródmieście
Inception: May 20, 1862
Architects: Tadeusz Tołwiński
Official opening: May 20, 1862
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego
Address: Al. Jerozolimskie 3
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00-18:00; Friday 10:00-20:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +48226211031
Website: https://mnw.art.pl
GPS coordinates: 52.23169,21.02477
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
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