Museum of Independence

Museum of Independence

Established	1990
Location	al. Solidarności 62 Warsaw, Poland
Type	History museum
Website	Official website

The Museum of Independence (Polish: Muzeum Niepodległości) is a museum in Warsaw, Poland. It was established on 30 January 1990 as the Museum of the History of Polish Independence and Social Movements and is located in the former Przebendowski Palace at al. 'Solidarity' 62, but it also has these branches:

• X Pavilion Museum at the Warsaw Citadel
• Museum of Pawiak Prison
• Mausoleum of Struggle and Martyrdom

The headquarters of the museum was established by the Ministry of Culture and Art in the Przebendowski Palace, which had previously housed the Museum of Vladimir Lenin (1955-1989).^[1]

The museum covers the history of Polish battles and aspirations for independence from the Kościuszko Uprising to the modern day.^[2]

In 1991, the facility received the new name, which is still in force. In 1992, the Museum of Independence received the status of a National Cultural Institution. From 1990-2009 the director was Dr. Andrzej Stawarz. Currently the director of the facility is T. Skoczek.

References

External links

• Official website

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′43″N 21°0′15″E / 52.24528°N 21.00417°E / 52.24528; 21.00417