Explorers of history and art – we have something for you!
Warmia and Masuria, a picturesque land of lakes and greenery, is a place not only for lovers of nature and active leisure. The region also hides a rich cultural and historical heritage to be discovered through a visit to fascinating museums. If you want to explore the history of these lands and learn about their unique culture, you cannot miss these interesting institutions. Especially as many of them offer free-of-charge admission on selected days of the week.
📅 MONDAY
📌 Museum of the Battle of Grunwald
Every Monday, the newly opened interactive museum can be visited with a guide free of charge at. 10.00, 12.30, 15.00.
More information: https://muzeum-grunwald.pl/
📌 Nicolaus Copernicus Museum in Frombork
his is one of the most interesting museums dedicated to the life and achievements of Nicolaus Copernicus. The permanent exhibition “Copernicus – life and work” in the Main Building is open to the public free of charge on Mondays. However, while in Frombork, the History of Medicine Department, the Planetarium and the Astronomical Park are also worth visiting.
More information: https://muzeumkopernika.pl/
📌 Folk Culture Museum in Węgorzewo
A free-of-charge ticket on Monday applies to permanent exhibitions. For temporary exhibitions we will pay PLN 7.
More information: http://www.muzeum-wegorzewo.pl/
📅 TUESDAY
📌 Borderland Museum in Działdowo
Free-of charge admission to the Teutonic Castle in Działdowo is from Tuesday to Sunday.
More information: https://muzeum.dzialdowo.pl/
📌 Museum of Warmia and Masuria branch in Mrągowo
Free-of-charge admission applies to permanent exhibitions, tickets for temporary exhibitions cost PLN 5..
More information: https://mragowo.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/
📌 Historical Museum in Ełk
The current exhibitions can be visited free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday at. 9.30-16.30. While in Ełk, it is also worth taking a real trip back in time on the Ełk Narrow Gauge Railway.
More information: https://muzeum.elk.pl/
📌 The Wojciech Kętrzynski Museum in Kętrzyn
The museum’s permanent exhibitions are open to the public free of charge.
More information: http://www.muzeum.ketrzyn.pl/
📅 WEDNESDAY
📌 Museum of Archaeology and History in Elbląg
The museum is open from 1 June to 30 September, Tuesday to Sunday at 11.00-17.30. The number of free-of-charge tickets on Wednesday is limited to 100 and is only available to individual visitors.
More information: https://muzeum.elblag.pl/
📌 Museum of Nature in Olsztyn
You can learn about the animals and nature of Warmia and Masuria every Wednesday.Free-of-charge admission applies to permanent exhibitions.
More information: https://przyroda.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/
📌 House of the Olsztyn Newspaper in Olsztyn
The permanent exhibitions are free to visit: “Gazeta Olsztyńska” (1886-1939) and Olsztyn. Sketches to the history of the city. The temporary exhibitions have a ticket price of PLN 6.
More information: https://gazeta.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/
📌 Borderland Museum in Działdowo
Free-of charge entry to the Teutonic Castle in Działdowo is from Tuesday to Sunday.
More information: https://muzeum.dzialdowo.pl/
📌 Historical Museum in Ełk
The current exhibitions can be visited free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday at. 9.30-16.30. While in Ełk, it is also worth taking a real trip back in time on the Ełk Narrow Gauge Railway.
More information: https://muzeum.elk.pl/
📌 Museum in Szczytno
Free-of-charge admission to six permanent exhibitions telling the story of the region’s history, culture and nature.
More information: https://szczytno.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/
📅 THURSDAY
📌 Castle/Museum of Warmia in Lidzbark Warmiński
The historic residence of the Bishops of Warmia can be visited free of charge on Thursdays. The free-of-charge admission applies to permanent exhibitions, for temporary exhibitions you buy a ticket for PLN 15.
More information: https://lidzbark.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/
📌 Museum in Ostróda
Free-of charge admission applies to permanent exhibition About the history of Ostróda and surroundings, Napoleon in Ostróda .Admission to the temporary exhibitions: The Hammer of the Witches and Armaments from the 16th and 17th centuries have an additional charge.
Caution! The Hammer on the Witch exhibition will be open to those aged 13 and over.
More information: http://muzeumwostrodzie.pl/
📌 Historical Museum in Ełk
The current exhibitions can be visited free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday at. 9.30-16.30. While in Ełk, it is also worth taking a real trip back in time on the Ełk Narrow Gauge Railway.
More information: https://muzeum.elk.pl/
📌 Borderland Museum in Działdowo
Free-of charge entry to the Teutonic Castle in Działdów is from Tuesday to Sunday.
More information: https://muzeum.dzialdowo.pl/
📅 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
📌 Historical Museum in Ełk
The current exhibitions can be visited free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday at. 9.30-16.30. While in Ełk, it is also worth taking a real trip back in time on the Ełk Narrow Gauge Railway.
More information: https://muzeum.elk.pl/
📌 Borderland Museum in Działdowo
Free-of charge entry to the Teutonic Castle in Działdowo is from Tuesday to Sunday.
More information: https://muzeum.dzialdowo.pl/
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📅 SUNDAY
📌 Historical Museum in Ełk
The current exhibitions can be visited free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday at. 9.30-16.30. While in Ełk, it is also worth taking a real trip back in time on the Ełk Narrow Gauge Railway.
More information: https://muzeum.elk.pl/
📌 Borderland Museum in Działdowo
Free-of charge entry to the Teutonic Castle in Działdowo is from Tuesday to Sunday.
More information: https://muzeum.dzialdowo.pl/
📌 Museum in Szczytno
Free-of-charge admission to six permanent exhibitions telling the story of the region’s history, culture and nature.
More information: https://szczytno.muzeum.olsztyn.pl/
It is also worth following the Museum of Warmia and Masuria in Olsztyn https://muzeum.olsztyn.pl/ and the Museum of Folk Architecture – Ethnographic Park in Olsztynek https://muzeumolsztynek.pl/ and checking the dates of events to which free-of-charge admissions apply.
Museums in Warmia and Masuria offer extraordinary opportunities to learn about the past, both for local residents and for tourists. They collect and display artefacts that tell the story of these lands, from prehistory to the present day. These are fascinating journeys through time to uncover the mysteries of bygone eras and understand how the region’s identity was shaped.
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Historical necropolises of Warmia, Masuria and Powiśle
November is the month when the leaves sparkle with different colours and nature slowly prepares for winter. This is the month that begins with All Saints' Day, a day of reflection, memories and numerous visits to cemeteries and graves of loved ones. The cemeteries scattered around the region are a characteristic landmark and an important historical evidence.
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Where time stands still
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