Sat, 31.05.2025
13:00–17:00
Tour
Barbakan
12 PLN / 8 PLN
Barbican and the Old Warsaw City Walls
The Barbican, part of the former defensive walls of the Old Town, is one of the most recognizable symbols of Warsaw. In addition to walking along the defensive walls, visitors can see the exhibition The Barbican and the Old Warsaw City Walls. A Story of a Historic Monument inside.
The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the loss and rediscovery of Warsaw’s medieval defensive walls, which were forgotten and concealed for centuries before being brought back into the city’s memory in the 20th century. It showcases the changing fate of the fortifications — from their crucial military role, through a period of neglect, to contemporary efforts at reconstruction and preservation.
If you’re planning a weekend walk through the Old Town, be sure to follow the walking route: The Secrets of the Barbican and the City Walls.
Practical information
Tickets can only be purchased at the main ticket office of the Museum of Warsaw, located at 42 Old Town Market Square (Rynek Starego Miasta 42).
The exhibition inside the Barbican is open only during the summer season (from May 21 to September 30); it is closed during the autumn-winter season. Access through the gate and along the defensive walls is free of charge and available all year round.
Note: Access to the Barbican may be limited depending on weather conditions.
Education partner of the Museum of Warsaw – PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
