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Exhibitions at the Polish Army Museum

Explore how Polish martial history is presented through engaging displays.

The Polish Army Museum presents a broad survey of Polish arms, uniforms, and martial history through its exhibitions. These displays offer deeper insights into specific eras or themes. This page helps you understand the types of exhibitions you can expect when planning your visit.

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Watercolor illustration of a military parade at the Warsaw Citadel, featuring a conductor leading a band, Polish flags, and military vehicles including tanks and trucks.

Warsaw: 'Pod biało-czerwoną' Flag Day Celebration at Polish Army Museum 2026

Outdoor event with military displays, music, and family fun.

Discover the special 'Pod biało-czerwoną' event honoring Poland's Flag Day at the Polish Army Museum. Enjoy military demonstrations, historical vehicles, and engaging activities for children on May 2, 2026.

Flag Day Celebration
A watercolor illustration of a solemn commemoration at the Katyń Museum, featuring figures in formal attire bowing before a memorial with a Polish flag and floral wreaths.
From Apr 12, 2026

Katyń Museum: Commemorating the 86th Anniversary of the Katyń Massacre

A solemn remembrance event honoring victims with prayers and speeches.

This historical commemoration at the Katyń Museum marked a profound moment in Polish remembrance. It featured poignant ceremonies, a Roll Call of Remembrance, and artistic performances, all dedicated to preserving the truth and honoring those affected by the Katyń Massacre.

Katyń Commemoration
A purple watercolor illustration of a museum exhibition hall featuring a Polish soldier statue, swords, and firearms, representing 1000 Years of Polish Military Glory.
From Aug 13, 2023

1000 Years of Polish Military Glory Exhibition at Warsaw Citadel

A millennium of Polish military history showcased through 3,000 artifacts.

This inaugural exhibition at the new Warsaw Citadel location delved into Poland's rich military past. It featured ancient armor, diverse firearms, military uniforms, and modern vehicles across 2,700 square meters.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of a Polish tank with a white eagle emblem, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Breda, with Dutch and Polish flags and celebratory figures in the background.
From Oct 26, 2024

Polish Army Armored Forces Exhibition at Polish Army Museum: 80th Breda Anniversary

Featuring modern tanks, historical vehicles, and a detailed model display.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Breda's liberation, this event showcased contemporary Polish tanks and historical armored vehicles. Explore an indoor exhibition with over 60 detailed model replicas, including those from the 1st Armored Division.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of a Polish soldier in uniform shaking hands with a French woman in a village setting, surrounded by other townspeople, promoting a historical documentary film premiere about wartime bonds between Polish soldiers and a French community.

Polska Madonna z Comblessac Documentary Premiere at Ossów Museum of the Battle of Warsaw

Explore Polish-French wartime connections forged in Brittany during 1939.

This documentary explores the profound bonds between Polish soldiers and the French community in 1939. Witness personal stories and historical insights into this unique wartime camaraderie. The film highlights relationships formed after the September campaign.

Documentary Premiere
Watercolor illustration of Polish soldiers in 18th-century uniforms with muskets and a cannon, reenacting a scene from the Kościuszko Uprising in Warsaw's Old Town, with a crowd observing.
From Mar 21, 2026

Experience the Kościuszko Uprising Anniversary at Polish Army Museum, featuring historical reenactments.

Journey back to the 18th century with engaging military history.

This event honored the Kościuszko Uprising with weapon displays, live reenactments, and interactive stations for all. Experience Polish military history and culture through a vibrant celebration.

Kościuszko Uprising Anniversary
Watercolor illustration of visitors viewing large-format photographs in a museum gallery, depicting historical reenactors in medieval and Renaissance costumes as part of the 'Poczet Odtwórców Polskich' exhibition.
From Nov 20, 2024

Poczet Odtwórców Polskich: Historical Reenactment Photos at Polish Army Museum

See Poland's past come alive through captivating visual artistry.

Discover the 'Poczet Odtwórców Polskich' exhibition, showcasing Bartek Janiczek's photography. Experience history through vivid portrayals of knights, soldiers, and courtiers in authentic reenactments. These compelling images at the Polish Army Museum offer a fresh perspective on cultural heritage.

Poczet Odtwórców Polskich
Watercolor illustration of historical Polish armored vehicles and a modern Abrams tank at the Polish Army Museum, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Breda by the 1st Armored Division.
Oct 29, 2024 – Oct 30, 2024

Polish Army Museum: Święto Polskiej Pięści Pancernej Armored Vehicle Exhibition

Celebrate 80 years of Breda's liberation with historic military displays.

Discover the 'Święto Polskiej Pięści Pancernej' event. See scale models of Polish armored vehicles from 1939-1945 and a modern Abrams M1-A1 tank. This special exhibition marks the 80th anniversary of Breda's liberation by the 1st Armored Division.

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Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Polish Army Museum, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Warsaw.
Watercolor illustration of a military parade at the Warsaw Citadel, featuring a conductor leading a band, Polish flags, and military vehicles including tanks and trucks.

Warsaw: 'Pod biało-czerwoną' Flag Day Celebration at Polish Army Museum 2026

Outdoor event with military displays, music, and family fun.

Discover the special 'Pod biało-czerwoną' event honoring Poland's Flag Day at the Polish Army Museum. Enjoy military demonstrations, historical vehicles, and engaging activities for children on May 2, 2026.

Flag Day Celebration
A watercolor illustration of a solemn commemoration at the Katyń Museum, featuring figures in formal attire bowing before a memorial with a Polish flag and floral wreaths.
From Apr 12, 2026

Katyń Museum: Commemorating the 86th Anniversary of the Katyń Massacre

A solemn remembrance event honoring victims with prayers and speeches.

This historical commemoration at the Katyń Museum marked a profound moment in Polish remembrance. It featured poignant ceremonies, a Roll Call of Remembrance, and artistic performances, all dedicated to preserving the truth and honoring those affected by the Katyń Massacre.

Katyń Commemoration
A purple watercolor illustration of a museum exhibition hall featuring a Polish soldier statue, swords, and firearms, representing 1000 Years of Polish Military Glory.
From Aug 13, 2023

1000 Years of Polish Military Glory Exhibition at Warsaw Citadel

A millennium of Polish military history showcased through 3,000 artifacts.

This inaugural exhibition at the new Warsaw Citadel location delved into Poland's rich military past. It featured ancient armor, diverse firearms, military uniforms, and modern vehicles across 2,700 square meters.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of a Polish tank with a white eagle emblem, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Breda, with Dutch and Polish flags and celebratory figures in the background.
From Oct 26, 2024

Polish Army Armored Forces Exhibition at Polish Army Museum: 80th Breda Anniversary

Featuring modern tanks, historical vehicles, and a detailed model display.

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Breda's liberation, this event showcased contemporary Polish tanks and historical armored vehicles. Explore an indoor exhibition with over 60 detailed model replicas, including those from the 1st Armored Division.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of a Polish soldier in uniform shaking hands with a French woman in a village setting, surrounded by other townspeople, promoting a historical documentary film premiere about wartime bonds between Polish soldiers and a French community.

Polska Madonna z Comblessac Documentary Premiere at Ossów Museum of the Battle of Warsaw

Explore Polish-French wartime connections forged in Brittany during 1939.

This documentary explores the profound bonds between Polish soldiers and the French community in 1939. Witness personal stories and historical insights into this unique wartime camaraderie. The film highlights relationships formed after the September campaign.

Documentary Premiere
Watercolor illustration of Polish soldiers in 18th-century uniforms with muskets and a cannon, reenacting a scene from the Kościuszko Uprising in Warsaw's Old Town, with a crowd observing.
From Mar 21, 2026

Experience the Kościuszko Uprising Anniversary at Polish Army Museum, featuring historical reenactments.

Journey back to the 18th century with engaging military history.

This event honored the Kościuszko Uprising with weapon displays, live reenactments, and interactive stations for all. Experience Polish military history and culture through a vibrant celebration.

Kościuszko Uprising Anniversary
Watercolor illustration of visitors viewing large-format photographs in a museum gallery, depicting historical reenactors in medieval and Renaissance costumes as part of the 'Poczet Odtwórców Polskich' exhibition.
From Nov 20, 2024

Poczet Odtwórców Polskich: Historical Reenactment Photos at Polish Army Museum

See Poland's past come alive through captivating visual artistry.

Discover the 'Poczet Odtwórców Polskich' exhibition, showcasing Bartek Janiczek's photography. Experience history through vivid portrayals of knights, soldiers, and courtiers in authentic reenactments. These compelling images at the Polish Army Museum offer a fresh perspective on cultural heritage.

Poczet Odtwórców Polskich
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Recently completed shows at Polish Army Museum
Review past exhibitions from Polish Army Museum to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Warsaw.
Discover "Stop the War": Poland's IFOR/SFOR Mission in Bosnia 1996 at Polish Army Museum
Jun 16, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026

Discover "Stop the War": Poland's IFOR/SFOR Mission in Bosnia 1996 at Polish Army Museum

A poignant photographic look at Polish soldiers in a vital peacekeeping mission.

This photographic exhibition by the Polish Army Museum explores the 1996 IFOR/SFOR mission in Bosnia. Gain insight into the experiences and contributions of Polish military personnel in supporting regional peace.

Stop the War Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a patriotic outdoor event with people waving Polish flags, military displays, and families celebrating Flag Day of the Republic of Poland at the Polish Army Museum.
May 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026

„Pod biało-czerwoną”: Polish Flag Day Celebrations at the Polish Army Museum

An engaging outdoor event honoring national colors and military traditions.

This special event features diverse programs, including military music, combat demonstrations, and captivating displays of both contemporary and vintage equipment. Families can enjoy educational workshops and interactive historical activities.

Flag Day Celebrations
Watercolor illustration of visitors viewing scale models of ships in a museum display case, part of the "With the Arms of Poles Through the Ages" exhibition at the Polish Army Museum.
Apr 27, 2026 – May 16, 2026

Discover Polish Military History Through Scale Models at the Army Museum

Explore intricate replicas of Polish military equipment across the ages.

Witness the evolution of Polish Armed Forces technology through a stunning collection of meticulously crafted scale models. This temporary exhibition at the Polish Army Museum highlights historical equipment and the artistry of model making.

Military Models Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a historical reenactment encampment at the Museum of the Battle of Warsaw 1920, featuring soldiers in period uniforms, tents, and a Polish flag.
Apr 25, 2026 – Apr 25, 2026

Historical Reenactors' Gathering at Museum of the Battle of Warsaw 1920, Ossów

Explore historical demonstrations and period encampments showcasing past eras.

Join the first Reenactors' Gathering in Ossów to explore historical demonstrations. See period encampments, meet reenactors, and learn about the daily lives of soldiers from past eras. This event offers a unique look at military history.

Reenactors' Gathering
A detailed model of a red vintage motorcycle with a sidecar, displayed on a wooden base with a plaque commemorating the 42nd Warsaw Opening of the Historic Motorcycle Season on April 18, 2026.
Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

Discover the 42nd Warsaw Historic Motorcycle Season Opening & Parade

A celebration of vintage vehicles and motoring tradition in Warsaw.

The Polish Army Museum hosts this free annual event, organized with the Kardan Club. Enjoy skill contests, a motorcycle blessing, and a parade through the Warsaw Citadel. It's a unique opportunity for enthusiasts of automotive history.

Motorcycle Season Event
A watercolor illustration of people viewing artworks depicting historical forts and fortifications in a museum gallery.
Apr 16, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

Discover 'Forty i fortyfikacje': An Art Exhibition on Fortifications at Polish Army Museum

Artistic perspectives on military architecture by the 'CYTADELA' Painting Group.

This unique exhibition at the Polish Army Museum features artworks inspired by historical forts. Explore artistic interpretations that blend military history with contemporary art. Enjoy free admission to this insightful showcase.

Fortifications Art
A solemn memorial ceremony at the Katyń Museum, with attendees in formal attire standing before a central monument adorned with national flags and historical imagery, commemorating the victims of the 1940 Katyń massacre.
Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2026

Solemn Commemorative Roll Call at Katyń Museum with President of Poland

Honoring victims of the 1940 Katyń massacre and its historical significance.

Learn about the solemn Commemorative Roll Call ceremony held at the Katyń Museum on April 13, 2026. This event, attended by President Karol Nawrocki, paid tribute to the 1940 Katyń massacre victims. Discover its profound significance as a symbol of historical warning and international remembrance.

Commemorative Roll Call
Watercolor illustration of 18th-century Polish soldiers and kosynierzy (scythemen) in battle, with flags and cannon smoke, set against Warsaw's Citadel fortifications.
Mar 21, 2026 – Mar 21, 2026

Vivat Naród! Vivat Wolność! Vivat Kościuszko! Historical Event at Polish Army Museum

Commemorating 232 years of the Kościuszko Uprising and 18th-century Polish freedom.

Immerse yourself in 18th-century Polish military life with reenactments and weapon demonstrations. This family-friendly event explores the legacy of the Kościuszko Uprising at the Polish Army Museum.

Vivat Kościuszko Event
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