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Top 10 Museums in Poznan, Central Poland
Poznan was once the capital of Poland and is still the capital of the Wielkopolska region. Poznan lies midway between Berlin and Warsaw, which has helped make it an important town for centuries. Badly damaged in World War II, the city (especially its Old Town) has been beautifully restored. The huge Old Town Square (Stary Rynek) is one of Europe’s nicest, and is lined by fabulous historic attractions, restaurants and nightlife. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is Poland’s oldest cathedral.
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1. Museum of Natural Environment and Hunting
2. Wystawa POGROMCY ENIGMY
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
We would like to invite you to an exhibition dedicated to those, who have made a successful attempt to break the cipher, which as it was thought, was impossible to break. The success, which was based on a talent and work of some extraordinary people, had the beginning in 1929 in Poznań... The exhibition is located in the so-called cipher-container - pavilion which looks like Enigma machine and is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
3. Muzeum Historii Ubioru
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
4. Poznanskie Muzeum Pyry
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
check out why potatoes in Poznan are called Pyry. During the interactive tour, you will learn how Pyra reached Europa and Poland. What conects potatoes and loundry, how the Colorado beetle was fought and what potatoes dishes rule in Poland and around the world. You're gone take a part in excavations and bake your own Pyra. Full of humor, hour long tour for children and adults.
Reviewed By 373kajad
This is a must see when visiting Poznan. Really nice museum very informative and has a lot of trivia about potatoes... Well worth to visit and the guide tour with Mr Marcin is a treat ????... well done to all staff ... Very positive experience. Will happily return with my family.
5. National Museum in Poznan
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4.5 based on 165 reviews
The Poznan museum exists from 1857. It was renamed to National Museum in Poznan in 1950. It is one of the oldest, biggest and most important museums in Poland. You can find here paintings by J. Malczewski, O. Boznańska, modern art by Kantor, Stażewski, Kulik, Gustowska as well as European paintings, coffin portraits or a collection of portraits of Roman Emperors.
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The museum is very large, you can spend almost all day around it. The museum is located in two buildings. The old headquarters from 1904 shows on the ground floor the Polish Art Gallery 16-18 century with a unique collection of coffin portraits and the Gallery of Medieval Art. In the basement of the old building is a collection of the Roman imperial portrait unique in Polish collectionsand ancient art gallery. On the first floor there are collections of Western European painting, with the only painting by Claude Monet in Poland ''Beach in Pourville''. The new wing exhibits works of the Gallery of Polish Art since the time of enlightenment by the arts of romanticism, academism, impressionism, symbolism - including the largest collection of paintings by Jacek Malczewski in Poland - paintings by Olga Boznańska, Wojciech Weiss, Witold Wojtkiewicz, Stanisław Wyspiański, Leon Wyczółkowski, Piotr Potworowski, Władysław Podkowiński, Jan Matejko. Fantastic permanent exhibition. An amazing collection of paintings and sculptures from ancient times to the present day. Huge art collection, it is worth booking a few hours for sightseeing, because there is really something to watch. Free admission on Saturdays.
6. Genius Loci Archeological Park
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By ArikA27 - Herzliya, Israel
History is funny. It can offer a very interesting story, and it can be a total bore. The very same piece of history can be both, it depends on the way you tell the story. The settlement of Poznan is no different, and the story that is told at the Genius loci museum is a great example of how to tell the story, the right way! The city originated on the island in the middle of the river. A defensive wall was built. A wall that was good enough to withstand attackers. 20 plus meters wide. Excavations found the remains of that wall and how complex it was to build, managing both the need for strength and the swamp. All I will say is that if you want to learn just one piece of Poznan's history, go to Genius Loci. It is a short visit and based on a short film that explains what you are about to see a little later with your own eyes. It is well worth it! Exquisitely done.
7. Fort III Twierdza Poznan
8. Muzeum Martyrologii Wielkopolan - Fort VII
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By ErnieH472 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Easy to get to if you don't mind a bit of a walk. Tram 17 from the food market by Rynek until terminus at Ogrody, which is 7 stops. Walk along the road, past the cemetery until you get to the hospital, cross the road and turn left. At the end of that road turn left and proceed to the zebra crossing. Cross the road and turn right into a lane. The fort is at the end. Onsite, the ticket booth is on the left, buy a guidebook. Toilets are in this block. Enter the main gate into the casemate and follow the directions from there. Not all the fort is accessible but there is enough to keep you occupied for a while and to discover the WW2 part of its story. It is understandable if you read the guidebook before going around. When outside, the numbered locations don't tally with the guidebook as they are there just to take you around in an understandable manner 1 to 8. There are some grisly anecdotes to discover. Yes, most of the exhibit labels are in Polish but you will understand the meanings when you see the exhibits. You will be moved.
9. Museum of Henryk Sienkiewicz Literary Works
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By T0urist7 - Warsaw, Poland
Henryk Sienkiewicz is an outstanding Polish writer known throughout the world. You should definitely visit the museum with children and treat it as a fascinating educational trip.
