Opened at the new Polish Army Museum location within the Warsaw Citadel, '1000 Years of Polish Military Glory' offered a profound journey through time. This extensive display spanned 2,700 square meters, featuring approximately 3,000 significant artifacts. Visitors could explore the evolution of Polish military history, from ancient protective armaments to modern vehicles.
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The inaugural exhibition at the new Warsaw Citadel location, "1000 Years of Polish Military Glory" presents approximately 3,000 artifacts spanning a millennium of Polish military history. Spanning 2,700 square meters, the exhibition showcases diverse military heritage from ancient armaments to modern vehicles.
Opened on August 13, 2023, "1000 Years of Polish Military Glory" marks the inaugural exhibition at the Polish Army Museum's new location within the Warsaw Citadel. This extensive exhibition covers a vast historical scope, presenting approximately 3,000 of the museum's most significant artifacts across 2,700 square meters. The collection offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of Polish military history, featuring diverse items such as ancient protective armaments, various types of melee and firearms, military uniforms, riding equipment, vexillology, orders, commemorative badges, and even larger items like cannons, tanks, armored vehicles, airplanes, and helicopters. It also includes memorabilia of national heroes and a collection of battle paintings. The museum's total collection exceeds 300,000 artifacts, with plans to display the remaining items in five thematic modules covering different historical epochs. This exhibition serves as a central display of the museum's vast holdings, providing visitors with an immersive journey through Poland's rich and complex military past.
Regular tickets are 40 PLN, concession tickets are 30 PLN. Admission is free on Thursdays. Tickets can be purchased online.
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