National Museum of Archaeology (Poland)

Państwowe Muzeum Archeologiczne w Warszawie is a museum located in the old Warsaw Arsenal in Warsaw, Poland. The museum was established in 1923 and has been in its current location since 1958.

Activities of the museum

The National Museum of Archaeological organizes excavations in different parts of Poland, develops and publishes the results of research including those from other museums and institutions related to archeology.

It promotes archeology and prehistory, both on their own premises, as well as other museums, including foreign ones. The museum provides lessons, film screenings, and demonstrations. Since 1995, the museum along with the University of Warsaw organizes an archaeological festival.

The museum has recently (as at 2014) been heavily modernised and includes detailed displays in both Polish and English.

Museums in Warsaw

Adam Mickiewicz Museum of Literature Antonina Leśniewska Museum of Pharmacy Apartment of Stefan Żeromski at the Royal Castle Asia and Pacific Museum Czapski Palace Fryderyk Chopin Museum Gas Museum Geological Museum of the State Geological Institute Historical Museum of Warsaw Katyń Museum Królikarnia Łyszkiewicz Apartment Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum Mausoleum of Struggle and Martyrdom Museum and Institute of Zoology Museum of Caricature Museum of Evolution of Polish Academy of Sciences Museum of Independence Museum of Industry and Agriculture Museum of Industry Museum of John Paul II Collection Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów Museum of Modern Art Museum of Pawiak Prison Museum of Polish History Museum of Praga Museum of Scouting Museum of Sport and Tourism Museum of Technology Museum of the Castle and Military Hospital at Ujazdów Museum of the Earth of Polish Academy of Sciences Museum of the History of Polish Jews Museum of the Polish Peasant Movement Museum of Polish Military Technology National Museum National Museum of Archaeology National Museum of Ethnography Polish Army Museum Poster Museum at Wilanow Royal Castle Warsaw Railway Museum Warsaw Uprising Museum Wilanów Collection X Pavilion of the Warsaw Citadel

Coordinates: 52°14′44″N 21°0′5″E / 52.24556°N 21.00139°E / 52.24556; 21.00139

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