Begin your journey at the heart of pre-war Jewish life. See the only surviving synagogue in central Warsaw and learn about the vibrant community that once thrived here.

A moving tribute to the beloved educator who stayed with his orphaned children until the end. Learn about his legacy, courage, and the role he played in the Warsaw Ghetto.

Touch the preserved fragments of the former ghetto wall—one of the most tangible and impactful reminders of wartime Warsaw.

See the symbolic installation marking the wooden bridge that once connected the two halves of the Warsaw Ghetto. A powerful reminder of daily life under occupation and the division imposed on the city.

Stand before the powerful monument commemorating the 1943 Ghetto Uprising. Hear the story of resistance while viewing the striking modern architecture of the POLIN Museum.

Visit the site where the leaders of the Jewish Underground made their final stand. A quiet and deeply moving memorial marking one of the most symbolic places in the former ghetto.

See the former deportation square, from which thousands of Jews were sent to the Treblinka death camp. A place of remembrance that feels especially meaningful with expert commentary.

Visit one of the few surviving places in Warsaw where Jews were hidden during WWII and which was not destroyed by the Germans. The home of Jan and Antonina Żabiński—heroes of The Zookeeper’s Wife—served as a secret refuge for people escaping the Warsaw Ghetto, who were sheltered mainly in the villa’s basement and in discreet locations across the zoo grounds. Walking through the original rooms, you’ll learn how the couple used courage, ingenuity, and quiet signals to protect those in their care.