Warsaw Railway Museum, or Stacja Muzeum, occupies the former Warszawa Główna station at Towarowa 3. Its indoor displays trace Polish railway history through models, maps, uniforms, tickets and documents, while the outdoor yard holds historic locomotives and carriages, including an armored train. You can also find a train simulator and activities for children. Some descriptions are only in Polish, so a translation app can help you follow the exhibits. Check which trains are open for entry on the day you visit.
Inside the former Warszawa Główna station
Stacja Muzeum is based in the building that once housed Warszawa Główna, one of Warsaw’s main railway stations. The collection covers Polish railway history through objects such as antique maps, conductor uniforms, tickets, clocks and lamps once used in train compartments.
Miniature railway models are a central part of the indoor displays. Other exhibits include railway machines and material on the design of stations between the world wars. Some descriptions are in Polish only, so a translation app can help with the details.
Locomotives and activities
Outside, rows of retired locomotives and carriages make up the museum’s rail yard. An armored locomotive is among the distinctive vehicles on display. Some trains can be entered, but access varies, so check what is open during your visit.
The museum also has a train simulator and interactive activities for children. The simulator requires a separate ticket, which is purchased online. Moving features on some models may also require an extra payment.
FAQ
Where is Warsaw Railway Museum?
It is at Towarowa 3 in Warsaw, in the former Warszawa Główna station building.
Is admission free on Mondays?
Yes. Admission is free on Mondays.
Can you go inside the trains?
Some locomotives and carriages can be entered, but not all are open every day. Check access when planning your visit.
Are the exhibits in English?
Some displays do not have English descriptions. A translation app can help you read them.
