Historical Museum in Wrocław

The Historical Museum in Wrocław is one of seven branches of the Wrocław City Museum, established in 1948. It is housed in the baroque-classicist Royal Palace at Kazimierza Wielkiego 35, in the same building as the Museum of Medal Art in Wrocław.

History of the building

The Royal Palace, together with its garden, served between 1750 and 1918 as a residence of the Prussian rulers of the Hohenzollern dynasty. The building has served as a museum since 1926. After a thorough refurbishment, it became a modern exhibition centre.

What can be seen

The main permanent exhibition is the multimedia display "1000 Years of Wrocław", presenting the museum's collections relating to the city's history and art. It is complemented by reconstructed palace chambers and a baroque room lined with Delft-style ceramic tiles.

Nearby

From here it is close to Plac Wolności and the Market Square with the Town Hall. A few minutes' walk further lies Solny Square, and in the other direction the New Synagogue.

Practical information

• Address: Kazimierza Wielkiego 35, 50-077 Wrocław
• Access: centre of the Old Town, reachable on foot from the Market Square
• Opening hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-18:00 - worth checking before visiting, as they may change along with exhibitions
• Accessibility: the building is wheelchair accessible
• What to expect: the multimedia exhibition "1000 Years of Wrocław" and reconstructed palace interiors