Muzeum Militariów we Wrocławiu

About the museum

The Museum of Militaria is one of seven branches of the Wrocław City Museum, which was established in 2000. Its seat is the Municipal Arsenal, a Gothic building erected around 1459, also called the St Nicholas Arsenal (Arsenał Mikołajski). It is one of the few medieval buildings in Wrocław preserved in its entirety; it has an irregular quadrangular plan around an inner courtyard, and the well with a crane in the courtyard was built in 1620.

The museum occupies two wings of the arsenal and shows its collections on three floors. The building’s military function, as a former weapons store, is thus continued in the exhibition. The Archaeological Museum and the Building Archive are also housed in the building.

The permanent exhibitions cover historical weapons from the Stone Age to the 18th century, firearms from the beginning of the 18th century to modern designs, and Polish edged weapons. A separate part is the Jacek Kijak Hall, with a collection of helmets donated to the museum in 1999, considered one of the largest in Europe, and the newest exhibition of uniforms and headgear of the Polish soldier from 1939–1945.

Highlights

• Historical weapons from the Stone Age to the 18th century, including Bronze Age swords and elements of Maximilian armour
• Firearms from the 18th century to machine pistols and machine guns
• Polish edged weapons from the 18th to the 20th century, with a collection of sabres
• Jacek Kijak Hall with a collection of helmets
• Around 60 uniforms and items of headgear of the Polish soldier from 1939–1945

Permanent exhibitions

• Broń dawna – The exhibition presents weapons from the Stone Age to the 18th century, including Bronze Age swords, 16th-century halberds and fragments of Maximilian armour.
• Broń biała – The display presents sabres and other edged weapons used by Polish soldiers from the 18th century, including Wojciech Kossak’s painting ‘Battle of Kircholm’ (Bitwa pod Kircholmem).
• Mundur żołnierza polskiego – The newest permanent exhibition presents around 60 uniforms and items of headgear used by Polish soldiers in 1939–1945.

Operated by

Muzeum Miejskie Wrocławia

Admission & discounts

The price list applies from 1 October 2026 and covers the Municipal Arsenal, the Old Town Hall and the Royal Palace.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the museum’s website, the branch is not adapted for visitors with mobility impairments.

Kids & families

Families can buy a family ticket for PLN 45; the museum runs lessons and workshops for schools and nursery schools.

Getting there & parking

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

The Wrocław City Museum’s price list includes hire of the Arsenal rooms (SW1, SW2) and the courtyard, and the provision of rooms for wedding ceremonies.

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