General Information

The Museum of PRL (People’s Republic of Poland), which was opened relatively recently, in 2008, is devoted to documenting the communist period of post-war history of the country under the pro-Soviet government. Besides the interactive permanent exhibition, the museum also holds frequent cultural and educational events, such as workshops for children.

Additional Information

The museum was established as a division of the Warsaw Museum of Polish History, and is located at a former cinema owned by the state, called Światowid.

Collection: Highlights

The collection of the museum includes numerous objects dating from communist Poland, such as items of everyday use, announcements, prints, photographs, radio and TV recordings, and films – both fiction and documentary.