Warsaw Rising Museum

Commemorating the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, this state-of-the-art museum tells the story of the Polish rebellion against the Nazi occupation. Comprising video, audio and photographs, mixed into an interactive experience, this unique, tactile exhibition gives an interesting glimpse not only into the city’s history but also into the country’s historical narrative around one of the most traumatic events in its history.

The Warsaw Rising Museum, in the Wola district of Warsaw, Poland, is dedicated to the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. The institution of the museum was established in 1983, but no construction work took place for many years. It opened on July 31, 2004, marking the 60th anniversary of the uprising. The museum sponsors research into the history of the uprising, and the history and possessions of the Polish Underground State. It collects and maintains hundreds of artifacts – ranging from weapons used by the insurgents to love letters – to present a full picture of the people involved. The museum’s stated goals include the creation of an archive of historical information on the uprising and the recording of the stories and memories of living participants. Its director is Jan Ołdakowski, with historian Dariusz Gawin from the Polish Academy of Sciences as his deputy. The museum is a member organisation of the Platform of European Memory and Conscience. Wikipedia