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Museum of Warsaw Exhibitions

Discover a dynamic program showcasing Warsaw's rich history and urban evolution.

The Museum of Warsaw presents a vibrant program of temporary exhibitions that complement its permanent collection. These displays delve deeper into specific aspects of Warsaw's unique story, from its architecture to everyday life and changing urban landscape. It's a great way to explore diverse perspectives on the city's past and present. Always check the official museum website for the most current exhibition schedule and details before your visit.

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A purple watercolor illustration of a bustling Warsaw street in the 1990s, featuring the Palace of Culture and Science, trams, pedestrians, and vintage advertisements.
From Oct 20, 2022

"Błysk, mat, kolor": Photography Documenting Warsaw's Dynamic 1990s Transformation

A rich collection of a thousand images and films from many creators.

Immerse yourself in the visual history of Warsaw during the 1990s through this compelling exhibition. Witness the city's rapid changes captured by both renowned photographers and everyday citizens, reflecting a pivotal era.

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Watercolor illustration of Warsaw's skyline blending historic Old Town (Starówka) with modern reconstruction, labeled with Polish terms like 'Rekonstrukcja' and 'Pamięć', evoking the debate over post-WWII city rebuilding.

Warsaw Under Construction 7: Exploring the City's Post-War Reconstruction Debate

Examines historical urban planning decisions and their lasting impact on Warsaw.

Delve into the seventh edition of the Warsaw Under Construction festival. This exhibition highlights the contentious debate surrounding the capital's rebuilding after the war. Understand how these formative choices influence Warsaw's architecture and ongoing property discussions today.

Exhibition: Reconstruction Debate
An artist's workshop space with people gathered around tables, video cameras on tripods, and a large map of Europe labeled 'Unity' and 'Voices' on the wall, reflecting themes of migration and social change.
From Mar 9, 2023

Marta Romankiv: Eurowarsztat Exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw

Amplifying migrant voices on Europe's future through participatory art.

Artist Marta Romankiv's 'Eurowarsztat' project features recorded interviews exploring the future of Europe from migrant perspectives. Discover insights on societal change, civic rights, and identity at this thought-provoking art installation.

Eurowarsztat Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of Warsaw's urban development with construction cranes, architectural blueprints, and design tools, symbolizing the 'Warsaw Under Construction' exhibition on the architect's profession.

Explore the Warsaw Under Construction 5: Profession Architect Exhibition in Warsaw

Understanding architects' social roles and their influence on city design.

This compelling exhibition critically examines the profession of architecture. Discover the challenges of urban planning in Warsaw and the ethical dilemmas confronting architects today. It highlights their significant role in shaping the city's future.

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A watercolor illustration of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun painting a portrait in her studio, surrounded by Polish aristocrats and their portraits, reflecting her artistic connections with Poland.
From Feb 1, 2017

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun i Polacy: Portraits of Polish Enlightenment Figures

An exhibition exploring 18th and 19th-century European portraiture and Polish art history.

Discover the significant connections of French painter Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun with Polish aristocracy through her stunning portraits. Organized in cooperation with the Museum of Warsaw, this exhibit delves into Polish art collecting during the Enlightenment.

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with visitors viewing historical photographs on the walls, depicting urban scenes from 1930s and post-war Warsaw.
From Mar 18, 2026

Aleksander Minorski: Social Photography and Warsaw's Urban History Exhibition

Documenting Warsaw's marginalized communities from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Discover Aleksander Minorski's impactful socially engaged photography and filmmaking at the Museum of Warsaw. This exhibition highlights his documentation of poverty and urban transformation in the city from the 1930s through the 1970s, offering a critical look at social issues.

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Watercolor illustration of an art exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw, featuring contemporary artworks on display with visitors viewing the pieces under arched ceilings.
From Nov 30, 2024

Museum of Warsaw: Art of Support – New Acquisitions Exhibition of City-Inspired Works

Featuring contemporary art reflecting Warsaw's unique history and urban identity.

Discover a collection of contemporary artworks recently acquired by the Museum of Warsaw. This showcase highlights how diverse artists engage with the city's dynamic past and present, supported by the Museum Foundation.

Exhibition Details
A vibrant watercolor illustration of the 'Na miejscu i na wynos. Kuchnia warszawska' exhibition, showcasing Warsaw's culinary history from medieval feasts to modern street food, with display cases, informational panels, and a cityscape backdrop.
From Oct 17, 2024

Na miejscu i na wynos: Tracing Warsaw's Culinary History Exhibition Across Centuries

From medieval dining to modern street food, explore Warsaw's gastronomy.

Discover how food shaped Warsaw's society and urban life over 800 years. This exhibition showcases diverse culinary traditions, historical objects, and contemporary art, highlighting the city's rich gastronomic heritage.

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Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Museum of Warsaw, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Warsaw.
A purple watercolor illustration of a bustling Warsaw street in the 1990s, featuring the Palace of Culture and Science, trams, pedestrians, and vintage advertisements.
From Oct 20, 2022

"Błysk, mat, kolor": Photography Documenting Warsaw's Dynamic 1990s Transformation

A rich collection of a thousand images and films from many creators.

Immerse yourself in the visual history of Warsaw during the 1990s through this compelling exhibition. Witness the city's rapid changes captured by both renowned photographers and everyday citizens, reflecting a pivotal era.

View Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of Warsaw's skyline blending historic Old Town (Starówka) with modern reconstruction, labeled with Polish terms like 'Rekonstrukcja' and 'Pamięć', evoking the debate over post-WWII city rebuilding.

Warsaw Under Construction 7: Exploring the City's Post-War Reconstruction Debate

Examines historical urban planning decisions and their lasting impact on Warsaw.

Delve into the seventh edition of the Warsaw Under Construction festival. This exhibition highlights the contentious debate surrounding the capital's rebuilding after the war. Understand how these formative choices influence Warsaw's architecture and ongoing property discussions today.

Exhibition: Reconstruction Debate
An artist's workshop space with people gathered around tables, video cameras on tripods, and a large map of Europe labeled 'Unity' and 'Voices' on the wall, reflecting themes of migration and social change.
From Mar 9, 2023

Marta Romankiv: Eurowarsztat Exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw

Amplifying migrant voices on Europe's future through participatory art.

Artist Marta Romankiv's 'Eurowarsztat' project features recorded interviews exploring the future of Europe from migrant perspectives. Discover insights on societal change, civic rights, and identity at this thought-provoking art installation.

Eurowarsztat Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of Warsaw's urban development with construction cranes, architectural blueprints, and design tools, symbolizing the 'Warsaw Under Construction' exhibition on the architect's profession.

Explore the Warsaw Under Construction 5: Profession Architect Exhibition in Warsaw

Understanding architects' social roles and their influence on city design.

This compelling exhibition critically examines the profession of architecture. Discover the challenges of urban planning in Warsaw and the ethical dilemmas confronting architects today. It highlights their significant role in shaping the city's future.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun painting a portrait in her studio, surrounded by Polish aristocrats and their portraits, reflecting her artistic connections with Poland.
From Feb 1, 2017

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun i Polacy: Portraits of Polish Enlightenment Figures

An exhibition exploring 18th and 19th-century European portraiture and Polish art history.

Discover the significant connections of French painter Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun with Polish aristocracy through her stunning portraits. Organized in cooperation with the Museum of Warsaw, this exhibit delves into Polish art collecting during the Enlightenment.

Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with visitors viewing historical photographs on the walls, depicting urban scenes from 1930s and post-war Warsaw.
From Mar 18, 2026

Aleksander Minorski: Social Photography and Warsaw's Urban History Exhibition

Documenting Warsaw's marginalized communities from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Discover Aleksander Minorski's impactful socially engaged photography and filmmaking at the Museum of Warsaw. This exhibition highlights his documentation of poverty and urban transformation in the city from the 1930s through the 1970s, offering a critical look at social issues.

View Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of an art exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw, featuring contemporary artworks on display with visitors viewing the pieces under arched ceilings.
From Nov 30, 2024

Museum of Warsaw: Art of Support – New Acquisitions Exhibition of City-Inspired Works

Featuring contemporary art reflecting Warsaw's unique history and urban identity.

Discover a collection of contemporary artworks recently acquired by the Museum of Warsaw. This showcase highlights how diverse artists engage with the city's dynamic past and present, supported by the Museum Foundation.

Exhibition Details
A vibrant watercolor illustration of the 'Na miejscu i na wynos. Kuchnia warszawska' exhibition, showcasing Warsaw's culinary history from medieval feasts to modern street food, with display cases, informational panels, and a cityscape backdrop.
From Oct 17, 2024

Na miejscu i na wynos: Tracing Warsaw's Culinary History Exhibition Across Centuries

From medieval dining to modern street food, explore Warsaw's gastronomy.

Discover how food shaped Warsaw's society and urban life over 800 years. This exhibition showcases diverse culinary traditions, historical objects, and contemporary art, highlighting the city's rich gastronomic heritage.

View Exhibition Details
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Recently completed shows at Museum of Warsaw
Review past exhibitions from Museum of Warsaw to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Warsaw.
A watercolor illustration of a small observatory structure with roots extending beneath the surface, symbolizing underground ecosystems and interconnected life.
Mar 13, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025

UNDERGROUND: Jarosław Kozakiewicz Exhibition Exploring Soil Biodiversity in Warsaw

An interdisciplinary art and science project revealing hidden life.

Witness Jarosław Kozakiewicz's 'UNDERGROUND,' an exhibition featuring sculptural models, drawings, and microscopic photography. Delve into the complex world of soil ecosystems and understand their vital role in Earth's biodiversity. This project at Galeria Rynek 30 merges art with science to raise ecological awareness.

UNDERGROUND Exhibition
A watercolor illustration depicting a woman and child walking through the rubble of destroyed buildings, evoking the Warsaw Uprising. The scene is rendered in black and white with a purple watercolor wash, capturing the somber mood of post-war devastation.
Jul 30, 2024 – Mar 30, 2025

Sylwester „Kris” Braun: Warsaw Uprising Photography Exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw

Explore powerful documentary photographs from a pivotal moment in Polish history.

Delve into original prints by Sylwester „Kris” Braun, a key photographer of the Warsaw Uprising. The exhibition explores how biographical accounts become compelling historical narratives, featuring Berta Weissberger's contributions.

Kris Braun Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of an exhibition space with a figure contemplating a plow and a trampoline on a platform, representing the theme of rural heritage in an urban setting.
Jun 20, 2024 – Dec 29, 2024

Bat zamiast słońca: Agata Jarosławiec's Exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw

A compelling visual essay on identity, migration, and urban history.

Agata Jarosławiec's exhibition delves into the absence of rural life in city histories, focusing on Warsaw. Visitors can explore themes of social advancement, cultural alienation, and the intricate ties between past and present identities.

Bat zamiast słońca Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a historic building facade with large purple text reading 'REFLECT: WHAT LIVES BEYOND THE SURFACE? // OBJECTS. PEOPLE. THEIR INTANGIBLE ESSENCE.', depicting an outdoor art intervention by Jadwiga Sawicka.
May 18, 2024 – Mar 18, 2025

Discover "Rzeczy, ludzie, duchy" by Jadwiga Sawicka at the Museum of Warsaw

A powerful artistic intervention displayed on the museum's facade

Explore Jadwiga Sawicka's striking intervention, 'Objects, people, spirits,' addressing the interplay between artifacts, their creators, and their enduring legacy. This contemporary art piece enhances the Museum of Warsaw's historical setting.

Rzeczy, ludzie, duchy
Art deco gallery interior with purple and gold tones, showcasing silver and gold-plated tableware and decorative objects by Julia Keilowa, highlighting her sculptural designs from the interwar period.
Mar 21, 2024 – Sep 1, 2024

Julia Keilowa. Projektantka: Art Deco Metalwork Exhibition at Museum of Warsaw

Discover a prominent Polish designer's unique creations and sculptural approach.

This exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw showcases Julia Keilowa's influential art deco metalwork. Delve into her unique creations and explore her impact on Polish design from the interwar period.

Julia Keilowa Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of vintage photo albums titled 'Albums Memories' displayed in a museum gallery, with some open to reveal old photographs and handwritten notes, evoking nostalgia.
Feb 29, 2024 – May 26, 2024

The 'Śliczna jest młodość naszego wieku' Photo Album Exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw

A century of personal histories and visual culture through photo albums.

Delve into the 'Śliczna jest młodość naszego wieku' exhibition, examining photo albums from 1850 to 1950. Learn how these collections preserved memories, reflected social life, and shaped photography's evolution. Discover a unique perspective on personal and cultural history.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of the Moi Ver exhibition at the Museum of Warsaw, showcasing avant-garde photography from the 1920s-1930s with silhouettes of visitors and artistic elements like montages and portraits.
Oct 12, 2023 – Feb 4, 2024

Moi Ver: Rediscover Avant-Garde Photography at the Museum of Warsaw Exhibition

Moshe Vorobeichic's influential avant-garde photography from the 1920s and 30s.

Explore over 300 diverse objects from Moshe Vorobeichic, known as Moi Ver. The exhibition highlights his pioneering photography, graphic designs, and paintings, capturing interwar European and Jewish culture. Journey through his influential career from Bauhaus to Paris.

Moi Ver Exhibition
A watercolor artwork depicting childhood trauma and resilience, featuring a broken house, a teddy bear, children, and a solitary figure in a dark vortex, symbolizing emotional defense mechanisms and the transition from innocence to experience.
Sep 28, 2023 – May 5, 2024

To nie jest moja historia: Childhood Trauma Art Exhibition, Museum of Warsaw

Contemporary artists explore survival strategies and difficult realities of childhood.

This exhibition showcases works by Bolesław Chromry, Agata Jarosławiec, and other artists, delving into themes of emotional neglect and social challenges. Visitors can engage with artistic interpretations of defense mechanisms children employ to survive difficult experiences. It offers a unique perspective on childhood.

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