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It's finally summer in Poland, and I plan to take full advantage of the change in temperature and the sun making it a glorious return.
I'm back after a long sabbatical of almost three months sitting on the sofa recovering from a torn ACL from my dreaded ski trip in Austria. (I'm too traumatized to start writing that blog post).
I am now able to wobble around Warsaw to see the sights and last week I had the chance to cross off an item from my list when I visited the Neon Museum.
Since 2005, The Neon Museum has been dedicated to the documentation and preservation of Cold War-era Neon Signs and Electro-Graphic Design.
About the Neon Museum
The history of the museum began in 2005 when Ilona Karwińska saved the Berlin neon sign from Marszałkowska Street in Warsaw. The collection of the museum features about 100 neon lights from all over Poland. Most of the Neons come from the 1960s and 1970s.
The nine largest neon signs including GŁÓWNA KSIĘGARNIA TECHNICZNA (MAIN TECHNICAL BOOKSTORE), Jubiler, dworzec kolejowy CHODZIEŻ (CHODZIEŻ railway station), KINO PRAHA (PRAHA cinema) and WARSZAWA WSCHODNIA are located on different Soho Factory buildings. The museum also looks after some neon signs in Warsaw, including Mermaid on Grójecka Street. Source Wikipedia
Location, Praga
I like going to Praga because it's rustic and raw. Some areas are unpolished, juxtaposed between ultramodern buildings and commercial spaces.
Some buildings are on the brink of collapse while others are covered with beautiful murals. It wasn’t destroyed during World War II and as a result, it is considered the most authentic part of the city.
Soho Factory is an area of over eight hectares located in Warsaw's Kamionek at ul. Mińska 25. The area, neglected for the last decades, was handed over to the current owner a few years ago, who saw the potential of this decaying place and decided to create a new address on the creative map of Warsaw - Soho Factory.
Today, in Soho, apart from various offices, studios, editorial offices, shops, and gastronomy, there are Leto and Pictogram galleries and the Neon Museum.
The Neon Museum is located in Building 55.
How to Get there
Warsaw has a great transportation system and you can get to Praga by the M2, bus, or tram. If you choose to drive, then go on A Sunday, and if you are lucky you can find a free parking place near Mińska 25 main entrance.
Tickets & Time
Tickets can be purchased at the counter and cost 16 Polish zlotys for regular tickets and 13 polish zlotys reduced price. The museum offers guided tours in Polish and English at
Mondays to Saturdays 12 pm to 6 pm. Sundays 11 am to 5 pm.
Born for the 'gram
Once you enter you're immediately met by the dazzling neon lights.
Take your time to read the information and learn about the significance of neon signs during the cold war era.
There are also short films you can watch about the importance of neon signs in Warsaw. The museum is relatively small but loads of fun for snapping pictures and making videos, but only using your mobile phone camera. You must apply for a special permit to use your photo camera.
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