The Muzeum Barwy i Oręża Arsenał (Arsenal Museum of Militaria) in Zamość is a fascinating institution located within the historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The museum is housed in the Zamość Arsenal, a part of the city’s 16th-century defensive complex, making it an ideal setting for exploring military history.
Muzeum Barwy i Oręża Arsenał (Arsenal Museum of Militaria)
+48 84 638 40 76
Fax +48 84 638-42-02
May – September
- Tuesday – Sunday 09:00 – 17:00
October – April
- Tuesday – Sunday 09:00 – 16:00
Closed Mondays and days after bank holidays
Admission
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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1. Historical Weapons and Armor
- A comprehensive collection of weaponry ranging from medieval swords, pikes, and muskets to more modern firearms.
- Displays of military armor, including replicas and original pieces from various eras, particularly from the 17th and 18th centuries.
2. Artillery and Fortifications
- The Muzeum Barwy i Oręża Arsenał highlights the history of Zamość as a fortress city, showcasing cannons and other artillery used in its defense.
- Detailed models of the Zamość fortifications and explanations of siege tactics.
3. Polish Military History
- Artifacts from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, including weapons and uniforms of the Winged Hussars, a legendary cavalry force.
- Exhibits on the Napoleonic Wars, partitions of Poland, and uprisings against foreign rule.
- World War II displays, with items used by Polish resistance fighters and soldiers.