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Warsaw Fotoplastikon

Tourist attraction Museum Culture

Europe's oldest stereoscopic theatre offers 24 viewports with 3D photos from around the world. People often mention pictures, photos, museum, visit, worth,


Address

al. Jerozolimskie 51, 00-697 Warszawa, Poland

Website

fotoplastikonwarszawski.pl

Contact

+48 22 629 60 78

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (974 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Leo G. 1 month ago on Google • 111 reviews New
    This little but very atmospheric museum is dedicated to a single yet pretty unique device - Fotoplastikon. It was very popular at the beginning of the 20th century when it was constructed. Only a few such devices remain operational in the world. It demonstrates 3D photographs of various places around the world. The museum is a must-see for those who are interested in the history of technology. Otherwise, you can skip it because the collection of photos is not very exciting. A 15-25 minutes visit should be sufficient as there are only 24 different photos. The admission price is around $2.50 (Thursdays are free)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 kevin k. 4 years ago on Google • 688 reviews
    Quirky stereoscopic picture museum. The entrance is on the back of a plaza. The entrance is not on the street. There isn't a large sign on the street.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jan D. 5 years ago on Google • 187 reviews
    It has stereoscopic pictures, only difference is that they are rotating, so you can see all 24 of them. It is a cosy place, music as promised and there is a small exposition of stereoscopic cameras. But the pictures themselves er boring. It says really a small bit about the old times. Too little people on pictures. 15 minutes is enough.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giorgio M. 6 months ago on Google • 165 reviews
    Well worth the low cost of a ticket to step back in time
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emirhan Y. 1 year ago on Google
    simple and beautiful...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Random N. 1 year ago on Google • 186 reviews
    Apparently one of the few of its kind in the world, this little museum offers a flashback to history in a fascinating way. Just sit down and look at the old pictures of different places in Warsaw in 3D and their modern day equivalents. It's a bit hard to find, since it's at the ground floor of a residential building. Just follow the signs and walk in bravely! Price of the ticket was very cheap, for a student I think it was 4zl
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kazama D. 6 years ago on Google • 179 reviews
    Interesting place. Kind of a time machine that allow you to travel to the past. It worth the price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sofia K. 5 years ago on Google • 100 reviews
    I believe it is one of its kind in Europe at least!! A very nice alternative to museums if they seem boring. Also very cheap. It will bring back memories of the past.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Svetlana 6 years ago on Google • 83 reviews
    A really good place to visit! You will not spend a lot of time there, however, as a tourists we really enjoyed looking through the old photos of Warsaw! And it’s just opposite to the Palace of Culture!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Haim G. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent experience for history lovers. Old pictures of New York were fascinating and the decor really gets you into the atmosphere
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jack A. 11 months ago on Google • 371 reviews
    Unfortunately even after finding and entering the building, and seeing the sign for Fotoplastikon, there was no information about where it was located once inside the building, I checked every door. When i went outside to the gate to call the bell nobody answered and I was locked out. No information on the website either other than the building number. This also happened to a couple who arrived 3 minutes after me. Quite disappointed.

  • 5/5 Name F. 1 month ago on Google • 207 reviews New
    Nice 3d pictures from the past)

  • 5/5 Valeria S. 7 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Very atmospheric place, plunges into the past with smell, interior and photographs. it is a pity that there are not so many photos, it took me about 20-25 minutes there, but I was delighted. Besides, the existence of stereoscopic photos was a discovery for me.

  • 5/5 Lea 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful experience, fully recommend

  • 5/5 Balakrishnan Madhavan K. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Travel back in time. It's worth a visit on the free day of the week.

  • 5/5 Rytis �. 1 year ago on Google
    A small photography museum. Good atmosphere and music. Interesting old pictures to see.

  • 5/5 Thiago R. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting photos of Old Warsaw

  • 5/5 Alexander O. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cozy place! Well worth spending 30 minutes to enjoy some historical photos in 3D. I would advise a visit if passing by!

  • 5/5 Martin F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little museum, doesn't take long to see all the pictures, well worth the time and (low) cost.

  • 5/5 Nique G. 1 year ago on Google
    Can't compete with contemporary immersive 3D projections for wow factor, but well worth a visit to experience what our ancestors used to do for fun!

  • 4/5 Teresa P. 5 years ago on Google
    Special travel to the past. Pictures from now and then.

  • 5/5 Sheron R. 4 years ago on Google
    I would recommend anyone visiting Warsaw to visit this little gem. Original rotating photo viewer. Visitors sit on stools viewing through glasses. The photographs rotate along with descriptions of the scenes. A truly unique experience.

  • 5/5 Sakthi B. 2 years ago on Google
    Struggled to find the place quickly though

  • 4/5 Benji 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice. Will be coming back.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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