Things to Know About Fryderyk Chopin Museum, Poland

The Fryderyk Chopin Museum is located in Warsaw, Poland. It is the largest Chopin centre in the world!

The mission of this museum is to cultivate the memory of Chopin. He was a great composer and this museum is trying to teach about him, his life as well as work.

In 1999, part of the museum’s collection was registered in the UNESCO Memory of the World list.

The Collection

The Fryderyk Chopin Museum is located on four floors of Ostrogski Castle. It consists of the largest collection of Chopiniana in the world. You will see more than 7500 items there!

For example, you will be able to see his piano, personal diaries, gold watch as well as portraits. Moreover, you will hear music and soundscapes.

At Chopin’s Birthplace, you will see family souvenirs as well as the first editions of compositions by the little Chopin.

The History

Fryderyk Chopin Society in Warsaw established the Fryderyk Chopin Museum in 1930. Then, they started to collect items for that purpose.

For example, Ludwika Ciechomska, granddaughter of Chopin’s sister sold thirteen very valuable manuscripts.

Since 1953, the Fryderyk Chopin Institute was housed in the Ostrogski Palace.

In 2010, the museum was renewed. It was the date of 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth. Since that time, this museum is one of the most modern museums in Poland.

 

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Chopin Museum Sightseeing

There are two permanent exhibitions as well as temporary exhibitions.

Permanent exhibitions:

  • Fryderyk Chopin Museum:
    • 0: Zelazowa Wola and youthful travels, Warsaw, Mikolaj Chopin’s Drawing room
    • +1: Paris salon, Nohant, Women
    • +2: Personality, Travels around Europe, Death
    • -1: Pianist, Composer, Imitators
    • Concert Hall
  • Chopin’s Birthplace

 

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Chopin Museum Opening Hours

  • Monday: CLOSED
  • Tuesday – Sunday: 11.00 am – 8.00 pm

Chopin Museum Tickets

  • Normal ticket: 22 PLN
  • Discount ticket: 11 PLN
  • Normal group ticket (from 15 to 25 people): 18 PLN
  • Discount group ticket (from 15 to 25 people): 11 PLN
  • Family ticket (max 6 people): 62 PLN

On Wednesdays, you can visit museums for free.

 

Our Chopin Museum Tour

If you want to visit the Fryderyk Chopin Museum we have a special offer for you! Our tour is not only private but it also gives you skip-the-line ticket!

Your guide will show you places related to Fryderyk Chopin. He will also tell you interesting stories about him and his family. For example, you will find out what happened to his piano there!

Later, you will go to the Fryderyk Chopin Museum. After that, your guide will take you to the Holy Cross Church. This is the place where Chopin’s heart was transported.

This tour has two options for you to choose from:

During 2 hours version, you will visit the Chopin Museum. Your guide will teach you the history of Chopin. Later, he will take you to places where he was studying and played the first concert.

  • 3 hours Chopin Tour Warsaw

During 3 hours version, you will do all the things from 2 hours version. In addition, you will be able to listen to a great concert of Chopin music!

Both options of the tour are available from Tuesday to Sunday at 10.45 am 1.45 pm and 3.45 pm. Pick the best day as well as time and join our tour!  Now, you can book online with us.

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