Skansen Bojowy 1 Armii Wojska Polskiego w Mniszewie
Military open-air museum from 1977 on the site of fighting at the Warka–Magnuszew bridgehead, with trenches, combat equipment and an exhibition in the Centre of Culture and Historical Tradition.
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About the museum
The Combat Open-Air Museum of the 1st Polish Army in Mniszew was created on the initiative of the Council for the Protection of Struggle and Martyrdom Sites and the Main Political Directorate of the Polish Army. The design was prepared by Witold Wiśniewski and Krzysztof Brzeziński, and the works were carried out by soldiers of units of the Warsaw Military District. It was opened at the end of 1977.
The site commemorates the fighting of the units of the 1st Polish Army on the Warka–Magnuszew bridgehead. On 9–12 October 1944 the positions of the 3rd Pomeranian Infantry Division named after Romuald Traugutt and of the 1st Warsaw Independent Cavalry Brigade were located here.
The open-air museum consists of three parts: a monument to the heroes of the fighting by the road, a company strongpoint with trenches and dugouts, and an exhibition of combat, engineering and sapper equipment at the battle positions. Outdoors stand, among other things, T-34-85 tanks, guns, howitzers and anti-aircraft guns. In the new building of the Centre of Culture and Historical Tradition an additional exhibition of military collections is shown, and the open-air museum hosts annual meetings and historical picnics.
Highlights
- T-34-85 tanks, guns, howitzers and anti-aircraft guns
- Company strongpoint with trenches and dugouts
- Monument to the heroes of the fighting on the Warka–Magnuszew bridgehead
- Exhibition of military collections in the Centre of Culture and Historical Tradition
- Annual meetings on the bridgehead and military picnics
Permanent exhibitions
- Ekspozycja militarna w plenerze – Tanks, guns, howitzers, anti-aircraft guns, trenches and dugouts at the site of the fighting of October 1944.
- Wystawa zbiorów militarnych w Centrum Kultury i Tradycji Historycznej – Exhibition in the new building of the open-air museum presenting military collections.
- Founded
- 1977
- Operated by
- Gmina Magnuszew
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 14 zł |
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| Reduced | 10 zł |
| Groups | 10 zł per personTicket for organised groups, price per person; groups are shown around after prior booking by phone or email. |
| Ticket for an adult with a Large Family Card | 10 zł |
Cash payment only.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
An educational package with field activities has been prepared for children and young people; groups can organise a bonfire.
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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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | After booking, organised groups may visit with a guide, take part in an educational programme for children and young people, a craft workshop and a bonfire. The open-air museum has a bicycle rental. |
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