Polish History Museum
The largest building on the grounds. Temporary exhibitions are on show until the permanent exhibition opens (planned for 2027).
Attractions
Warsaw Citadel attractions - what to see
The Citadel’s key highlights in one place: from the museums and the former political prison to the new riverside park. Pick what you want to see and build a route around it.
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- June 23, 2026
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What to see at the Citadel
Polish Army Museum
A modern home for arms and armour - from hussars to tanks and aircraft. Free entry on Thursdays.
Museum of the Tenth Pavilion
An authentic 19th-century political prison with original cells and corridors.
Katyn Museum
The only museum in the world devoted entirely to the Katyn massacre. Free entry.
Execution Gate
A site of executions of political prisoners and one of the most important memorial points.
Fosa i Stoki Park
A new recreational area with fountains, a playground and a rest zone - a good choice even without entering the museums.
How much time and where to start
Most visitors plan 3-4 hours for two museums and a walk, while a fuller programme can fill most of a day. On a first visit, pick one theme - political history (the Tenth Pavilion and the Execution Gate) or military history (the Polish Army Museum) - and build the rest around it.