The most interesting museums in Wroclaw
There are over 100 museums in Wrocław, each of them relating to a different period of history or science. There are so many of them that every visitor to Wrocław will find something for themselves, but there are several museums that are unique to Wrocław and it is them that we should visit in the first place when in Wrocław
It is the most famous and most important museum in Wrocław, it was built to store only one painting, the Battle of Racławice by Jan Styka and Wojciech Kossak. It is a unique museum in Wrocław, because by entering you will find yourself inside the battlefield.
National Museum
The National Museum in Wrocław is a place that every tourist should visit, with the famous paintings of Jan Matejko, the tombstone of Henryk the Pious and abakans. The museum is also worth visiting because the ticket purchased in the Panorama of the Battle of Racławice entitles you to visit the National Museum in Wrocław.
It is a municipal armory, located in a Gothic building at ul. Cieszyński. An interesting fact is that the Wroclaw arsenal was built earlier than the buildings modeled on it in Krakow, Warsaw or Berlin, as late as 1459. The building was used as an arsenal only from the 16th century, previously weapons and ammunition were stored in the basement of the Wrocław town hall. Currently, it is one of the most interesting museums in Wrocław.
The Post and Telecommunications Museum in Wrocław is the only museum in Poland that collects and protects monuments that testify to the activity of the post office in Poland, including the Polish Post Office founded by King Sigismund August in 1558. Museum, established in 1921 in Warsaw, since 1956 . is located in the historic building of the Main Post Office in Wrocław.
This museum, which presents the history of pharmacy and pharmacy, is managed by the Medical University of Wroclaw and creates a unique place that must be visited while in Wroclaw. This is where you can learn the secrets of herbal medicine and history. This is one of the most interesting museums in Wrocław
In 2009, the Pavilion was taken over by the National Museum in Wrocław. In May 2013, the building underwent a general renovation for its needs, thanks to which new exhibition space was obtained – over six thousand square meters for the exhibition of contemporary art. An open-air sculpture gallery was created in the park surrounding the pavilion. Renovation works were completed in June 2015.
It is located in one of the town houses on the market square. Observant observers will surely be attracted to the sight of the figures moving to the rhythm of the polonaise in the windows of the tenement house. However, these are not dancing couples, but a special art installation
It is an important historical site associated with the political changes in Poland during the rule of the Polish People’s Republic and the post-war period, the exhibitions here are mainly souvenirs from that period and a great lesson in living history that happens before our eyes.
Every motoring fan will be speechless with delight, in the nearby town there is a museum of vintage vehicles. There are over 100 vintage cars and the property is located on a picturesque lake
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
It is an attraction for every architecture and art enthusiast, two of the most beautiful baroque halls that are located in Wrocław are located in a branch of this museum. Aula Leopoldina and the Mathematical Tower are two reasons why everyone should visit this museum.
Museum in Wrocław organized inside the old railway station. Formerly, there were 3 railway stations in Wrocław, currently only one is open. Although the functions of the others have changed somewhat, they constitute a piece of history worth exploring. You can admire models of electric railways from around the world.
The Contemporary Museum in Wrocław is a facility that will surprise many visitors. The biggest sensation is the temporary exhibitions sent from all over the world. The museum presents an unobvious look at the world of artists, thanks to interactive exhibitions, the museum in Wrocław is more criminal and easy for the visitor to perceive
Free sightseeing - museums in Wrocław
When visiting Wrocław, it is worth knowing about organized actions and promotions, most museums have permanent promotions, often these are specially designated days when tickets are cheaper or even free. There is also an annual campaign promoting visiting museums – a night at the museum. This action is organized in May, at the beginning of the season. This is the night during which admission to all museums in Wrocław is free.