About this experience
Step into 1000 years of Polish-Jewish history at the award-winning POLIN Museum. Skip the lines and explore with a passionate expert guide in your language.
Highlights
- See authentic artifacts and the powerful Ringelblum Archive testimonies
- Skip long lines with pre-purchased tickets to this award-winning museum
- Explore 1000 years of Polish-Jewish history with a Expert Guide
- Enjoy a tour tailored to your interests and pace
- Marvel at the stunning Gwoździec Synagogue ceiling reconstruction
What's included
- Guided Tour of the POLIN Museum
- Museum admission tickets
- Stories and insights not found in typical guidebooks
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Discover one of Europe's most powerful museums with a Licensed Guide who brings history to life. POLIN Museum tells the extraordinary 1000-year story of Polish Jews—from medieval arrival to the vibrant pre-war community that made Warsaw the "Paris of the East," through the darkness of the Holocaust, to today's renewal.
Walk through the legendary "Forest" where the story begins—the myth of Jews arriving in "Polin" (Hebrew for "rest here"). Marvel at the reconstructed painted ceiling of the 18th-century Gwoździec Synagogue, one of the museum's most photographed treasures. Touch history at an authentic printing press and create your own print, just as it was done 400 years ago.
Your guide reveals the golden age when the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth became home to the world's largest Jewish population. Learn about the shtetl life, the challenges of modernity, and the explosion of Jewish culture in interwar Warsaw—when 3.5 million Jews called Poland home.
The Holocaust gallery presents this darkest chapter with dignity and powerful testimony. See fragments of the Ringelblum Archive—secret documents buried in milk cans that survived to tell the story. Understand the tragedy that destroyed 90% of Poland's Jewish community.
Yet the story doesn't end there. Discover the post-war struggles, waves of emigration, and the surprising renaissance of Jewish life in Poland after 1989. The "Heritage" gallery celebrates 26 remarkable Polish Jews whose contributions shaped world civilization.
This isn't just a museum visit—it's an emotional journey guided by someone who knows how to make these stories resonate. Your Guide tailors the experience to your interests, answers all your questions, and helps you understand why this history matters today.
Perfect for families, history enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to understand the profound Jewish heritage woven into Poland's story.
Things to note
- Passport or ID card
- Passport or ID card for children
- Student card
Terms & conditions
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a smooth beginning.
This tour is recommended for participants aged 12 and above. It is not suitable for children under the age of 12.
Kindly check your email the day before the tour. You will receive all essential details there, including the exact meeting location and any last-minute updates.