Military Museum, Wrocław City Museum

Museum in Wrocław

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The Military Museum, part of the Wrocław City Museum, offers an engaging and unique collection of firearms, melee weapons, military uniforms, and helmets, with a focus on weaponry from the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the standout pieces are a curve-barrelled machine gun from 1953, the only one of its kind in Poland, and a UR anti-tank rifle capable of piercing 15mm armor from 300 meters. The collection also features historic Mauser and Mosin rifles, a luxurious nickel-plated P-83 pistol once used by a Polish officer, and flame-bladed Turkish sabres, including a rare example inscribed with a Muslim profession of faith.

The museum also boasts an extensive array of over 500 helmets, including pieces from various nations—some rebranded for Polish use, such as a German helmet adorned with the Wrocław coat of arms. The collection spans from 18th-century tin hats to DDR prototypes and modern aviation and police headgear. Situated at Cieszyńskiego 9, the museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with free entry to permanent exhibitions on Thursdays. Whether you’re a military history buff or simply curious, the Wrocław Military Museum offers a compelling window into the evolution of warfare and soldiering.

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