Museum of the History of Cooperation in Poland

The Museum of the History of the Cooperatives in Poland, established in 2001, is located in Warsaw in the "Dom pod Orłami" (House under the Eagles), an example of late 19th and early 20th-century architecture. The museum was created under the auspices of the National Cooperative Council and holds over 11,000 exhibits documenting the activities of cooperatives in Poland, particularly during the war, occupation, and the Polish People's Republic (PRL) periods. The collections include a variety of materials, such as official documents, photographs, banners, numismatics, medals, and artistic exhibits like paintings and sculptures. An interesting fact is that before moving to Warsaw, the museum was based in Nałęczów, where the State School of Agricultural Cooperation had been operating since 1929, highlighting the long history of the cooperative movement in Poland. The museum not only collects and preserves these important cultural and historical artifacts but also serves as an educational center, promoting the ideas of cooperation, collaboration, and social solidarity.