Museum of Industry and Agriculture

The Museum of Industry and Agriculture in Warsaw displays machinery, tools, and craft equipment from different periods of farming history. The collection is arranged both indoors and outdoors to show how farming practices and food processing methods changed over time.

The institution was founded in 1875 when aristocrats and landowners decided to collect knowledge about farming. It operated in a former monastery building until it closed during World War II.

The displays reveal how farmers used their tools and machines across different eras. The collection shows the skilled work that happened on Polish farms and how agricultural techniques changed over time.

The museum has both indoor and outdoor spaces, so plan for variable weather conditions when visiting. The layout is generally easy to walk through, though some outdoor areas may have uneven ground.

A prominent scientist of the time conducted research in the museum's laboratories during the early 1890s. This work demonstrates how the institution served as a center for scientific inquiry beyond just agriculture.

Location: Warsaw

Inception: June 5, 1875

GPS coordinates: 52.24583,21.01417

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00