Katyn Museum and its collection

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The Katyn Museum (Muzeum Katyńskie) in Warsaw houses an exhibition on the prehistory, the development and the consequences of the Katyn massacre, in which around 4,000 Polish officers were murdered in 1940 by the Soviet secret service NKVD. The museum was established in 1993 and is located in the Polish Army Museum. The Katyn massacre holds and exhibits various objects, documents and personal items from the site of the Katyn massacre.

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Katyn Museum
Jana Jeziorańskiego 4
99-200 Warsaw

Visitor information Katyn Museum

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 16:00
Friday
10:00 – 16:00
Saturday
10:00 – 16:00
Sunday
10:00 – 16:00

Closed:
20-22.04 (Easter), 1 May, 20.06 (Corpus Christi), 1-2 November (All Saints), 24-26 December (Christmas), 31 December (New Year's Eve).

Admission

0+Free

Facilities

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Location & Map

Jana Jeziorańskiego 4, Warsaw

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Katyn Museum Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Katyn Museum in Warsaw, Poland, is a somber and impactful memorial dedicated to the victims of the Katyn massacre. Visitors often comment on the museum's thoughtful design and its ability to convey the gravity of this tragic historical event. The exhibits are well-curated, presenting a wealth of information, documents, and personal artifacts that help tell the story of the Polish officers and intellectuals who were executed by Soviet forces in 1940.

    Many reviewers appreciate the museum's use of multimedia presentations and interactive displays, which make the information more accessible and engaging. The architectural design of the building itself, with its symbolism and integration into the Warsaw Citadel, is frequently praised for enhancing the overall experience.

    Some visitors note that the content can be emotionally heavy and intense, which is to be expected given the subject matter. A few reviewers mention that more extensive English translations would be helpful for international visitors, although most find the bilingual information adequate.

    The museum's location within the Warsaw Citadel is seen as both a positive and a negative. While it adds historical context, some visitors find it slightly difficult to locate or access.

    Overall, the Katyn Museum is regarded as an important and well-executed institution that effectively honors the memory of the victims while educating visitors about this significant chapter in Polish history.

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