Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.

Poznań, wielkopolskie

Muzeum Uzbrojenia - Cytadela

Fort Winiary’s former laboratory, the stories of the cytadelowcy, and an outdoor collection of tanks, aircraft and military vehicles.

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Muzeum Uzbrojenia - Cytadela

The Armaments Museum on Poznań’s Citadel occupies Fort Winiary’s former Detached Laboratory. Probably built in 1888/1889, it was initially used to store gunpowder and manufacture ammunition. The preserved interior now houses weapons, uniforms and equipment. Some of the collection consists of objects discovered during work on the Citadel.

The exhibition on the fighting for Poznań in January and February 1945 connects military history with the experiences of local people. It gives particular attention to the cytadelowcy, Poznań residents who took part in the fighting for Fort Winiary. Uniformed figures, a multimedia database of participants and a list of those killed introduce people connected with the battle.

Outside is the Outdoor Military Equipment Park. Its exhibits include T-34 and IS-2 tanks, a BM-13N Katyusha launcher on an American truck, guns and transport vehicles. The aviation collection includes the Il-28, the Polish Iskra and helicopters. Alongside combat equipment are machines for training, transport and communications. These varied designs reveal the technical support behind an army, while the indoor exhibition preserves the memory of people affected by war.

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The Citadel has a museum with old vehicles, aircraft and objects used by soldiers. Its building was once a military laboratory. Gunpowder was stored and ammunition prepared here. It was probably built in 1888/1889. Today, museum visitors arrive in place of the people who once worked in the storehouse.

Inside, you can learn about Poznań in 1945. Fighting took place in the city, and local people also participated. They were called cytadelowcy. The museum shows uniforms, equipment and information about them. It also preserves the names of people who died.

Large machines stand outside. Tanks travel on tracks, cars on wheels, and helicopters rise using turning rotors. The Iskra was used to teach people to fly. The Dodge carried loads. The collection introduces different jobs done by machines and their crews. All these objects are now historic exhibits that help tell the story of the past.

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Opening hours

March-October

March 1 – October 31

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00–17:00
Wednesday
10:00–17:00
Thursday
10:00–17:00
Friday
10:00–17:00
Saturday
10:00–17:00
Sunday
10:00–16:00

November-February

November 1 – March 1

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00–16:00
Wednesday
10:00–16:00
Thursday
10:00–16:00
Friday
10:00–16:00
Saturday
10:00–16:00
Sunday
10:00–16:00

The museum is closed on Mondays. Ticket sales and last admission end 30 minutes before closing. Guided visits require advance booking.

Tickets

Admission tickets

Standard ticket
PLN 15.00
Reduced ticket
PLN 10.00
Combined standard ticket
PLN 20.00
Combined reduced ticket
PLN 12.00
Children under 7
free
Tuesday admission
free

Guided visits by advance booking: PLN 70 in Polish or PLN 90 in English. Museum lesson: PLN 100 per group plus admission tickets. Admission is free on Tuesdays. Check eligibility for reduced tickets and the terms of the combined ticket when purchasing.

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Exhibitions (1)
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.Permanent exhibitionOutdoor Military Equipment ParkTanks, artillery, vehicles and aircraft in the museum’s outdoor display.
Exhibits and points (10)
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.Dodge WC-52A transport vehicle with a winch and an open cab.
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.TS-11 IskraA Polish jet designed for pilot training.
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.Detached LaboratoryFort Winiary’s former ammunition facility, adapted for museum use.
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.IS-2A heavy tank from an early production series.
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.SM-1A helicopter from the family built in Świdnik under a Mi-1 licence.
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.CytadelowcyThe people of Poznań and the fighting for their city in 1945.
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.85 mm Model 1939 Anti-aircraft GunA towed gun with a folding base and a protective shield.
  • Illustration of three tanks on a cobbled square in front of the brick Armament Museum building at Poznań Citadel.BM-13N KatyushaA Soviet launcher mounted on an American Studebaker US-6 truck.
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al. Armii Poznań, Park Cytadela
61-663 Poznań
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Accessibility

The indoor exhibition is on one level and the entrance is step-free. Wheelchair users can enter the outdoor display from the west with staff assistance. The nearest toilet is about 80 m from the museum. The museum has no car park of its own; visitors with a disabled parking permit can drive close to the entrance. Blind and partially sighted visitors may enter with an assistance dog.

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