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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews

Warsaw, Poland

Set inWarsaw, Poland

Climate28–77°F

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr–Sep. Go in Mar, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJun · 48%

WarmestJun · 77°F

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Set on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto, POLIN traces a thousand years of Polish-Jewish history through immersive, award-winning exhibits housed in a striking modern building with a wave-like glass facade, standing near a park dotted with memorials.

Know before you go

Budget at least two to three hours; the core exhibition is extensive and spans multiple eras.
Book timed-entry tickets online in advance, especially during peak tourist season.
The nearby Monument to the Ghetto Heroes and Ghetto Wall fragments make a meaningful add-on stop.

Pairs well with

Palace on the Water

St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków

Frequently asked questions

Where is POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews?

POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews is in Warsaw, Poland.

What is POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews known for?

Set on the site of the former Warsaw Ghetto, POLIN traces a thousand years of Polish-Jewish history through immersive, award-winning exhibits housed in a striking modern building with a wave-like glass facade, standing near a park dotted with memorials.

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