Porta Posnania tells the story of the beginnings of the Polish state and the Cathedral Island. There are no museum exhibits here. We present our history in a modern way, with multimedia and light. Porta Posnania is an accessible and welcoming place. The exhibition is suitable for the elderly, families with small children and people with disabilities. We are inspired not only by the history...

In the heart of the city stands a magnificent eclectic building from 1904, which together with its new wing houses the excellent Painting and Sculpture Gallery of the National Museum in Poznań. The rich collections of art from ancient times to the present are presented here. Polish art is represented by works from the Middle Ages to the 20th century with the characteristic Polish Baroque...

The Enigma Cipher Centre tells the unknown story of the success of Polish mathematicians. It popularises the story and places it in the history of ciphers and international technological change. The Centre runs educational, cultural and scientific workshops which inspire social activity in the city centre. The Enigma Cipher Centre is a brand of Poznań Heritage Centre – a municipal...

HistoryLand is an idea of three friends – Marcin Tobolski, Krzysztof Tobolski and Marcin Pietrucha. A passion for history , LEGO bricks and their hometown –Posen [Poznan] bound them together. This idea was born more than 10 years ago, but its implementation took some years –viz.until 2017, when the exhibition was inaugurated. Why so long? The first step in the activities of the three...

The Archaeological Museum in Poznań was opened in the reconstructed Górka Palace on 8 June 1968. With time, the courtyard was roofed and modernised, which created an interior of an exceptional character. Archaeological research carried out in connection with this rebuilding project revealed the remains of wooden structures and brick architecture from the earlier phases of the building....

The name of the reserve, Genius Loci (Latin "Protective Spirit"), refers to the tradition of lucky, chosen places that possess their protective spirit. We believe that this Latin term suits best the unique nature of Ostrów Tumski, which for over 1,000 years has been inextricably linked with the history of our country and our city. Excavations carried out here since 2008 have uncovered...

A private museum of techniques - collection of old tools and machines as well as memorabilia related to Hipolit Cegielski and the HCP factory (Hipolit Cegielski Poznań). The collections are presented in a stylish buildings made in the "Prussian wall" (timber frame) technique using bricks and roof tiles over 100 years old.

The Arsenal Municipal Gallery is a self-governmental cultural institution financed by the Municipality of Poznań. We are active in the fields of exhibiting, publishing, organizing cultural events, and developing educational programs. We continuously extend the Gallery collection. As a public institution, we are interested in our immediate political, social and ecological contexts. Our...

Poznan Croissant Museum is a vibrant centre cultivating Poznan’s tradition and culture. Located in the very centre of the city it offers fantastic views of the City Hall Tower with its legendary mechanical fighting goats. This is the place to be for everyone who wants to know Poznan better and quickly become familiar with its symbols, especially the famous St Martin Croissants. We create a...

The Śluza Gallery is a space intended for holding temporary exhibitions. Through our exhibitions, we want to talk about contemporary Poznań and how it has been shaped by its past. We believe that the study of the local context enables us to address universal issues which are important not only here and now. The exhibitions at the Śluza Gallery focus on three major themes. Our main focal...