QueerMuzeum Warszawa
The first museum of LGBTQ+ history in Poland, run by Lambda Warszawa, with the permanent exhibition “Oś czasu” (Timeline); individual admission is free of charge.
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About the museum
The QueerMuzeum Warszawa is being created from the grassroots on the initiative of Lambda Warszawa, the oldest LGBTQ+ organisation in Poland. It is meant to be the first such institution in the country and one of the few in the world, complementing mainstream history and restoring a place to minority histories. According to its own description it is “intentionally incomplete, unfinished, evolving”. The museum is run by director Krzysztof Kliszczyński, and the work is accompanied by a social Programme Council (Rada Programowa).
The seat is in the centre of Warsaw at ul. Marszałkowska 83. On the ground floor is the permanent exhibition “Oś czasu” (Timeline), a calendar of LGBTQ+ history in Poland from 1559 to the beginning of the 21st century, shown in a room of just under 60 m². Smaller temporary exhibitions are to be changed roughly every four months. On the first floor there are an archive, a library in the process of being built, and an intimate meeting place.
The collections are based on the Archive of Lambda Warszawa, gathered since 1997. It numbers more than 100,000 units from 1906–2024: press clippings, magazines, leaflets, posters, documents and photographs. The museum also publishes the magazine “QueerStoria”, and the permanent exhibition has a virtual version available on the website.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition “Oś czasu” (Timeline), a calendar of LGBTQ+ history in Poland
- Archive of Lambda Warszawa, gathered since 1997
- Temporary exhibitions changed every few months
- Free admission for individual visitors
- Virtual version of the permanent exhibition
Permanent exhibition
- Oś czasu – A calendar of LGBTQ+ history in Poland from 1559 to the beginning of the 21st century, shown in a room on the ground floor; a virtual version is also available.
- Founded
- 2024
- Operated by
- Lambda Warszawa
- Director
- Krzysztof Kliszczyński
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Organised groups may book paid admission. |
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Admission for individual visitors is free. Guided tours for groups (including with interpretation) are paid and are ordered by email; no prices are given.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- 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
The ground floor (permanent exhibition, reception desk, toilet) is accessible from the street: the entrance has a ramp without a handrail and automatic doors. The first floor (offices and archive) is accessible only by stairs.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for groups are paid and are booked by email. The museum replies to messages during opening hours; the waiting time may be several days. |
