Independence Museum in Warsaw

The Museum of Independence in Warsaw was established on January 30, 1990, transforming the Museum of the History of the Polish Revolutionary Movement and the Lenin Museum into an institution dedicated to the history of Poland's struggle for independence. The main headquarters of the museum is located in the historic Przebendowski Palace at 62 "Solidarności" Avenue, highlighting its architectural significance within Warsaw's cityscape. The museum comprises three branches: the Museum of the X Pavilion of the Warsaw Citadel, the Pawiak Prison Museum, and the Mausoleum of Struggle and Martyrdom, making it a site of great historical and educational value. The museum has been led by directors who have made significant contributions to its development—Dr. Andrzej Stawarz (1990–2009) and the current director, Dr. Tadeusz Skoczek, who assumed the position in 2009. The museum features permanent exhibitions, including "With the White Eagle Through the Ages," "Polonia Restituta: For Independence and Borders 1914–1921," and "Kresy Bezkresy," which provide detailed insights into Poland's history, symbolism, and national aspirations. Culturally, the museum plays a vital role in preserving the memory of events important to Polish national identity by organizing various events and publishing journals such as the "Kwartalnik Kresowy" and "Niepodległość i Pamięć." An interesting aspect is that the museum combines educational and documentary elements, making it not only a place for exhibitions but also a center of knowledge about Polish independence movements.