The National Museum in Warsaw frequently hosts a dynamic range of exhibitions, complementing its vast permanent collections of ancient art, Polish painting, and decorative arts. This page provides an overview of the types of shows you can expect to find, from historical retrospectives to contemporary displays. We recommend checking the official museum website for the most up-to-date information on current and upcoming exhibitions before your visit.
Permanent display tracing graphic design history from Art Nouveau to contemporary works.
Uncover the rich history of Polish poster art through an extensive permanent collection. This exhibition showcases designs reflecting major social and cultural shifts, from early Art Nouveau through the celebrated Polish School of Posters.
Polish Poster Collection
Tracing graphic design evolution from Young Poland to modern works.
Journey through the comprehensive collection of Polish poster art, spanning significant historical periods and artistic movements. This exhibition showcases graphic design as a dynamic reflection of social and cultural shifts in Poland, featuring a regularly rotating selection of works.
Polish Posters Exhibition
Explore performing arts history through early photographic masterpieces.
Journey through the world of Polish theatre and photography from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This exhibition highlights how early photography captured cultural identity and the lives of stage stars during a transformative era.
Exhibition: Theatre & Photography
Mid-century modern ceramic figurines from the PRL era.
Explore the "Sculpture for a Wall Unit" exhibition, showcasing unique ceramic sculptures from Poland's PRL era. These mass-produced figurines by Institute of Industrial Design designers transformed Polish home decor between 1956 and 1965.
Wall Unit Sculpture
Discover centuries of Polish culture displayed at Alte Nationalgalerie.
This exhibition presents a curated selection of eight works from the National Museum in Warsaw's collection. Explore how art reflects Poland's cultural and political history, from the 19th century to modern times, including a piece by Jacek Malczewski.
Inventing Myths Exhibition
Celebrating a renowned European artist within the permanent collection.
Explore nearly thirty paintings by Olga Boznańska, an artist celebrated for her unique portraits and still lifes. This special presentation commemorates her birth and death anniversaries, integrated into the museum's 19th-century art display.
Olga Boznańska Exhibition
Uncover how photography shaped art publishing and technical advancements.
Delve into the 'XVI Display of the Photography Cabinet' exhibition. Discover photography's critical role in art reproduction and dissemination, exploring its profound impact on the 19th-century art market and technological progress.
Exhibition Details
Discover masterpieces of Polish painting from a visionary 19th-century art collector.
Delve into the fascinating world of Ignacy Korwin-Milewski, a prominent Polish art collector. This exhibition showcases his reconstructed collection of 250 paintings, highlighting his patronage of renowned Polish artists and their masterpieces.
Exhibition DetailsPermanent display tracing graphic design history from Art Nouveau to contemporary works.
Uncover the rich history of Polish poster art through an extensive permanent collection. This exhibition showcases designs reflecting major social and cultural shifts, from early Art Nouveau through the celebrated Polish School of Posters.
Polish Poster CollectionTracing graphic design evolution from Young Poland to modern works.
Journey through the comprehensive collection of Polish poster art, spanning significant historical periods and artistic movements. This exhibition showcases graphic design as a dynamic reflection of social and cultural shifts in Poland, featuring a regularly rotating selection of works.
Polish Posters ExhibitionExplore performing arts history through early photographic masterpieces.
Journey through the world of Polish theatre and photography from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This exhibition highlights how early photography captured cultural identity and the lives of stage stars during a transformative era.
Exhibition: Theatre & PhotographyMid-century modern ceramic figurines from the PRL era.
Explore the "Sculpture for a Wall Unit" exhibition, showcasing unique ceramic sculptures from Poland's PRL era. These mass-produced figurines by Institute of Industrial Design designers transformed Polish home decor between 1956 and 1965.
Wall Unit SculptureDiscover centuries of Polish culture displayed at Alte Nationalgalerie.
This exhibition presents a curated selection of eight works from the National Museum in Warsaw's collection. Explore how art reflects Poland's cultural and political history, from the 19th century to modern times, including a piece by Jacek Malczewski.
Inventing Myths Exhibition
Discover the evolution of Polish graphic design and art history.
This exhibition at the re-opened Poster Museum in Wilanów showcases a vast collection of Polish posters. Trace the impact of social and cultural shifts on graphic art, from historical movements to contemporary design forms. Displays are refreshed regularly.
Exhibition DetailsUncover how photography shaped art publishing and technical advancements.
Delve into the 'XVI Display of the Photography Cabinet' exhibition. Discover photography's critical role in art reproduction and dissemination, exploring its profound impact on the 19th-century art market and technological progress.
Exhibition DetailsDiscover masterpieces of Polish painting from a visionary 19th-century art collector.
Delve into the fascinating world of Ignacy Korwin-Milewski, a prominent Polish art collector. This exhibition showcases his reconstructed collection of 250 paintings, highlighting his patronage of renowned Polish artists and their masterpieces.
Exhibition DetailsCelebrating a renowned European artist within the permanent collection.
Explore nearly thirty paintings by Olga Boznańska, an artist celebrated for her unique portraits and still lifes. This special presentation commemorates her birth and death anniversaries, integrated into the museum's 19th-century art display.
Olga Boznańska ExhibitionExplore compelling narratives and diverse artistic expressions across the city.
Find captivating cultural programming and explore special installations throughout Warsaw's museums. From significant historical showcases to contemporary art, uncover the city's rich heritage through engaging displays. Plan your visit to experience diverse artistic viewpoints.
