The Warsaw Uprising Museum was a phenomenal and deeply moving experience that really stays with…read moreyou. The exhibits are organized chronologically, which makes the history easy to follow while still packing a strong emotional punch. The museum is very interactive, with immersive walkthroughs and artifacts that are haunting in the most respectful and impactful way. I found myself moving slowly through the space, stopping often just to take everything in. It is not a light visit, but it is an incredibly meaningful one and absolutely worth dedicating an afternoon to when you are in Warsaw.

What a neat museum. We spent a couple hours here reading all of the plaques and exploring all of…read morethe nooks and crannies. It was super informative and eye-opening. I was fine without a guide (and I don't speak any polish) but I could see how having one or listening to an audio tour would be helpful.

"It's a square and a cake" is how someone on staff describes this museum. You get a slight glimpse…read moreof its uniqueness from the outside, but the interior's architecture will leave you breathless. Located in the old Warsaw Ghetto is a grand museum honoring Polish Jewish history. Tickets are around $11 USD. The main exhibit area is quite extensive and is entirely underground. Since most things were destroyed by the end of World War II, it's a lot of text with replicas. There are a few original items but come ready to read (or listen to the audio tour in multiple languages). I personally found the exhibit helpful in understanding how Jews came to Poland. For example, the law prevented them from owning land, separating them from the Poles. Instead, Jews became merchants and tax collectors. Make sure you spend time in the gift shop, art areas, and eating in the cafe. It's very good food!

We read a review which described it as one of the best museums in the world. Design and…read moreconstruction of the museum is world class, exhibits, thoughtfulness are exquisite, highest quality. We read and listened intently for over 3 hours. Only good things said of the Poles was the 1500'ish dynasties welcoming them. Then many citations of cruelty, killings. No mentions of goodness and any protection of any Jews by any Poles during holocaust. This is not accurate, comprehensive, informed, fair, balanced or constructive in understanding context or history. Exhibits include killings of poles of Jews after WWII. Not a single mention of the 3million non Jewish Poles, including Polish Catholics, most all of the religious, killed by the German Nazis. Therefore, no, I do not agree with the reviewer.

The Royal Castle is worthy of a spot on your Warsaw itinerary if you are fascinated by history. I…read morewas eager to visit but will admit that the staff weren't friendly or helpful and very few spoke English making it difficult to find my way. The signage for the tour route was also poor and mostly non existent. Due to the language barrier, multi language signage really needs to be implemented so that all guests can self navigate. I purchased the ticket which was timed entry noting a 2pm beginning. I was supposed to receive an audio guide as it is included in the price. No one was able to tell me where to retrieve this. I saw a lady handing them out but she aggressively grabbed it from my hands and scolded that I wasn't with her group. She could not direct me. Beyond this incident, no one gave me a locker token to store my things which led to another misunderstanding between myself and the staff. They yelled at me for having a closed container water bottle and I was forced to toss it as no one could help explain the locker system. I also had so much trouble finding the starting point of the tour and was scolded for going the wrong way. Once I was finally on the tour, I did find it pleasant despite the lack of audio guide. Beyond the inside of the rebuilt castle are the lovely gardens. Entry to the gardens is free and there are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy. It was an inexpensive and rather short time needed to see everything so I am glad I stopped but really did find it in poor taste for the staff to treat tourists this way. Understandably, not everyone speaks English but in a major tourist attraction, I expect better signage. Would have rated higher if not for the rudeness and poor guidance.

Pure coincidence, but I came on a Wednesday which is a free day, nice!…read moreThe original castle, and most of Warsaw was completely destroyed in World War 2, but it was built back as closely as possible to the original design. The castle still looks old, but it definitely seems newer than other castles you may have visited in the past. You'll walk on a guided path through several opulent and beautifully decorated rooms filled with incredible art. The castle exterior is rather bland, but don't a judge a book by its cover? Maybe its more of 4 Star if you had to pay the 50PLN/$12.50 regular ticket fee, but that low cost shouldn't deter you from visiting this lovely castle. Plus you've already spent $1000s to get to Poland right?

Unique Warsaw history for history buffs…read more The Fotoplastikon presents a series of about 40 photos of Warsaw from the late 1800s to early 1900s with a crude 3D system. This is a low-tech exhibit where guests sit at various stations around the projector system to view images through a stereo lens; the images mechanically rotate from station to station. Budget no more than 15 minutes. This is an attraction for history buffs. Most kids will find it mind-numbing and boring.

Not really bad but...it's a bit expensive! I went there for a scan and I paid more than I am used…read morein Italy... Anyway, people there are nice and helpful.

This is a must see when coming to Warsaw. You need atleast two hours to view all of the exhibits…read moreand even that it is too short. Open late to which is even better.

I don't love art, but I do like it. And wow! This place is HUGE and packed with hundreds of…read morebeautiful paintings by Polish artists whom you've never heard of it. I usually go through art museums fairly quickly, but I unexpectedly spent close to 2 hours admiring all these amazing masterpieces. There is some really old Christian art and sculptures, but I found those rather creepy. 20PLN or less than $5 to get in, and worth every penny.

This is an incredible museum that holds so many interesting pieces/exhibits. It's not as extensive…read moreas the Louvre or the MET, but will still occupy the better part of your afternoon. There's also a great Michelin Sustainable Star restaurant on the bottom floor!

A very modern Science Centre, but not that big. It does have two floors and a nice glass elevator…read more The cafe in front is right by the registration desk, and strangely, once you enter the Centre, you can't enter the cafe (until you exit). However, there is a small cafe on the second floor facing the river. As soon as you walk in, you notice the big clock with a huge pendulum. Throughout the Centre that was many interactive exhibits. The floatings sheets, water buckets, and da Vinci measurements were interesting. Allow for a couple of hours

The Copernicus science center is probably the best science center I have ever been to. And I've…read morebeen to a few (Pittsburgh, PA & Toronto Canada to name just a couple). Let's start with location. Centrally located and with great public transportation access, you can get here with no problems (unless of course you get off at the wrong bus stop and then have to walk to the metro in the blazing heat of July)... Once you get there, the air conditioning is a welcome relief. We made our reservation ahead of time and were treated to a fast track line which was a nice feature. I was surprised to receive a card, but this is part of the uniqueness of CNK... Really interactive exhibits that are personalized to you. The center was teeming with children and their parents, and also couples out for a date. Actually I think this would be a great place for a date! There are so many exhibits/experiments that I can't even begin to describe them all. We only had about 1hr 45min to check it all out... Hardly enough time at all. You could spend an entire day here. And the cafeteria helps make that a reality too. A large assortment of hot and cold food, desserts and drinks. The shop is somewhat small and really expensive, but there's some cool things if you're looking for a gift. I would definitely come back, and highly recommend you take yourself, the kids, or maybe a first date!

What a fun way to see the sunset in Warsaw! For a really spectacular visit, make sure you time your…read moreentry about 20 minutes before the sunset to catch the colors and view. You can buy a ticket before on their website, or there is an electronic vending machine (accepts credit cards) in the lobby. I believe that there is also a physical ticket sales booth inside. A regular ticket is 30 Polish ZT. They advise that on the day you'd like to visit the viewing platform that it's best to check if it is open beforehand on their official website: www.pkin.pl Tickets purchased on-line are valid for 12 months after purchase, until used. To make inquiries, the phone number is 22 656 73 82. The hours of the Viewing Terrace ticket office are daily (Monday to Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The elevator is fast and takes you to the 30th floor where there is a sightseeing terrace which surrounds the top. It takes the elevator only 19 seconds to reach the top. The 30th floor includes a mid century style Gothic Hall, a photo gallery and a coffee bar.

Built in the 1950s, this massive soviet communist era monstrosity was Stalin's gift to the people…read moreof Warsaw, whom really didn't have a say. The local Poles also called it "Stalin's P***S"...I don't see it, do you? :) Despite the dark history, seeing this building certainly makes an impression on you, especially architectural nerds like myself. The interior reflects the era. I didn't have a chance, but building has a couple of large theaters to see shows and concerts. 25PLN/$6 will let you ride up to the "tip", I mean top of the building at 30 floors up. You'll get some sweeping panoramic views for some pretty good photos and Instagram posts...though the Warsaw skyline is rather flat and dull compared to other views. Still worth the cheap $6, and it won't take much time out of your day. I think I paid $45 to go up Seattle's Space Needle a few months ago.

The secret entrance to the museum was funny. Lots of doll houses here, many many different kinds…read more Staff were friendly. They have a small gift show at the front counter.