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Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising 1918–1919

About

The Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising 1918–1919 in Poznań presents the story of one of Poland’s most successful independence movements. Located in the historic former barracks on the Citadel, the museum highlights the determination and organisation of the Wielkopolska insurgents who rose against German rule at the end of the First World War. Exhibitions feature original weapons, uniforms, documents, and personal belongings that reveal the human side of the uprising, from local volunteers to military leaders. Archival photographs and multimedia displays help visitors understand the political context, the rapid mobilisation of the region, and the significance of the victory that secured Wielkopolska’s return to the reborn Polish state. The museum offers a clear and engaging narrative that honours regional pride while placing the events within the broader struggle for national independence.

Poznan Poland
Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising 1918–1919
Location

The Museum of the Wielkopolska Uprising 1918–1919 occupies the historic guardhouse (Odwach) at Stary Rynek 3, on the western side of Poznań's iconic Old Market Square. This compact 18th-century building, once a city guard post financed by Kazimierz Raczyński, immerses visitors in the story of Polish fighters' successful bid for independence from Germany post-WWI through uniforms, weapons, documents, and multimedia displays. Nearby icons form a vibrant historic core perfect for exploration. Poznań Town Hall rises centrally with its Renaissance clock and daily goat parade at noon, while the Croissant Museum at Stary Rynek 41 delights with local pastry lore just steps away. The Parish Church of St. Stanislaus dazzles with Baroque splendor, complemented by the Museum of Musical Instruments, Archaeological Museum in Górka Palace, Proserpina Fountain, and colorful merchant houses encircling the lively square brimming with cafes and street performers.

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