Geological Museum

The Geological Museum in Warsaw is part of the Polish Geological Institute, the national body that has served as Poland's central research center for geological and hydrogeological matters since 1919. The institution was founded on the initiative of several scientists and was initially headed by Professor Józef Morozewicz. Although the institute was not operational during the German occupation, it was restructured after the war. Its headquarters today are in the Mokotów district, on Rakowiecka Street. The historic main building, designed by Marian Lalewicz, was constructed between 1925 and 1930 in a 19th-century style with elements of Polish Renaissance architecture. In the 1950s, an additional wing was added based on plans by Marek Leykam. In addition to conducting scientific research and producing detailed geological maps, the institute runs one of the country's largest geological museums. There, you can explore a diverse collection that documents Poland's geological history and mineral resources, offering a glimpse into the country's underground treasures.