Muzeum Treblinka
Museum and place of remembrance on the site of the German Nazi extermination camp Treblinka II and the labour camp Treblinka I.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Treblinka commemorates two camps set up by Germany in occupied Poland: the penal labour camp Treblinka I, operating from 1941 to 1944, and the German Nazi extermination camp Treblinka II, which functioned from 1942 to 1943. The institution was previously called the Muzeum Walki i Męczeństwa w Treblince (Museum of Struggle and Martyrdom in Treblinka). Today it is an organisational unit of the Mazovian Voivodeship self-government.
The open grounds of the museum include the former camp areas of both camps and the Miejsce Straceń (Place of Executions). An information point at the entrance provides visitors with information. The permanent exhibition presents the history of both camps; its main element is a model of the extermination camp, supplemented by objects discovered during archaeological research. Educational films in Polish, English, Hebrew and German are shown in the hall.
Since 10 April 2026 the museum building has been undergoing reconstruction, and the exhibition remains closed until further notice. The former camp grounds remain accessible to visitors. The museum also carries out educational, publishing and research activities.
Key themes
- Former camp grounds of the Treblinka II extermination camp and the Treblinka I labour camp
- Miejsce Straceń (Place of Executions)
- Model of the extermination camp in the permanent exhibition (currently closed)
- Virtual tour of the former camp grounds
- Educational offer and workshops for schools
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała Muzeum Treblinka – Exhibition on the history of the Treblinka II extermination camp and the Treblinka I labour camp, with a model of the extermination camp and archaeological finds; currently closed owing to reconstruction of the building.
- Founded
- 1964
- Operated by
- Samorząd Województwa Mazowieckiego
- Director
- Edward Kopówka
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Polish-language guide (group of up to 35 people, per hour) | 50 złorder 14 days in advance; the price includes the fee for the car park and toilets |
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| English-language guide (group of up to 35 people, per hour) | 80 zł |
Admission to the museum is free. A fee of PLN 10 per person is charged for use of the car park and toilets; it is not charged on Mondays.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: not available
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
The former camp grounds are not adapted for people with disabilities, and there are no contrast markings. One parking space for people with disabilities is located at the information point. An easy-to-read guide for people with intellectual disabilities is available, as well as a virtual tour on the museum’s website. Assistance dogs are permitted.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 14+
The museum recommends that people aged 14 and over visit the former camp grounds; younger children may stay on the grounds only under the supervision of an adult guardian or teacher.
Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking
Unattended car park at the information point; the PLN 10 per person fee also covers the toilets.
- Accessible parking
The turn-off to the museum is signposted; the drive from Warsaw by car takes about 2 hours. GPS coordinates given by the museum: 52.6351, 22.0538.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check: not available
The museum has no cloakroom or luggage storage; toilets and a car park are available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 3 hrs |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming for personal use are permitted, provided they do not violate the solemnity of the place; commercial use requires the director’s consent. |
| Good to know | The former camp areas can be visited independently or with a guide. A guide must be booked by telephone or e-mail at least 14 days in advance, and the approximate visiting time is up to 3 hours. Visits are recommended for people aged 14 and over. Dogs are not allowed (except guide dogs and assistance dogs), and smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited. The “Czarna Droga” (Black Road) is closed to visitors, and vehicle traffic for visitors has been suspended. |
