Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum, Military museum in South Kensington, London, United Kingdom
The Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum is a heritage building in South Kensington housing collections from World War II. It displays military equipment, uniforms, correspondence, and photographs documenting the history of Polish armed forces.
The Institute was founded in 1945 and moved to its current building at Princes Gate in 1946. During this period, significant archives were created documenting the Polish Army's campaigns and operations.
The Institute displays personal belongings that tell stories of Polish military figures and their experiences. Visitors encounter objects that show how these people lived and fought during wartime.
The building is located in a quiet part of South Kensington and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should contact ahead as opening times are flexible and group visits are prioritized.
The archive holds extensive documents and papers from Polish military personnel that exist nowhere else. This collection makes it an important place for researching lesser-known aspects of the war.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: May 2, 1945
Address: 20 Princes Gate, London SW7 1PT
Website: http://pism.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.50139,-0.17333
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43
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