Neon Museum in Warsaw, Neon sign museum in Praga district, Warsaw, Poland
Description
The Neon Museum displays restored glowing signs from the 1960s and 1970s, showing what Polish advertising and design looked like during that time. The collection documents how shops, restaurants, and public institutions displayed their names and logos in neon.
History
The museum was founded in 2012 to preserve neon advertisements that survived from earlier decades. These pieces come from Warsaw's streets and reflect the city's visual history through its commercial design.
Culture
The collection shows neon signs that shaped Warsaw's streets, ranging from state-run businesses to cultural venues. These glowing advertisements tell the story of how the city looked visually and how people experienced commerce and public spaces back then.
Practical
The museum is located in the Praga district and can be visited on weekdays as well as weekends. Guided tours are available and help visitors learn more about the history and restoration of each neon sign.
Did you know?
One notable piece is the restored Red Rooster sign that once glowed above a restaurant. The neon of a Boy on a Zebra, which advertised a famous chocolate factory, is also among the most valued pieces and shows the creativity of Polish advertising from that era.
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