Łódź has an excellent range of museums, each representing a different era of its short but eventual history. From cinema to science, textiles to contemporary arts, each of these are in a stunning 19th century palace or a post-industrial factory or power plant. There is truly something to interest every visitor.
Museum of Łódź
One of the key museums in the city, the Museum of Łódź showcases the magnificent mansion of factory owner Izrael Poznańki with sumptuous interiors. Read More
Herbst Palace Museum
This 19th-century gem shows the grandeur of life for a wealthy capitalist. The site is also home to a small but excellent gallery of European art. Read More
Łódź Film Museum
Housed in the 19th-century Karl Wilhelm Scheibler Palace, Łódź Film Museum is a fitting overview of Poland’s significant contribution to world cinema. Read More
The National Centre for Film Culture
A contemporary counterpart to the city’s excellent Film Museum, the National Centre for Film Culture is a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose hub for cinema buffs. Read More
Łódź Holiday Essentials
- Where To Stay In Łódź: See our guide to the best areas and the best hotels to stay in Łódź.
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Central Museum of Textiles
Housed in industrialist Ludwik Geyer’s unique White Factory, the Central Museum of Textiles tells the story of Łódź through the prism of fabric production. Read More
Łódź City Culture Park
Attached to the Central Museum of Textiles, Łódź City Culture Park is a street of relocated period houses telling the story of the city through interiors. Read More
Museum of Art MS1
The historic MS1 is located in a grand urban palace and largely features work from the early- to mid-20th century, spread across seven floors. Read More
Museum of Art MS2
Housed in an impressive factory building, MS2 focuses on more contemporary work, in large, loft-style rooms, alongside works in the lobby and stairways. Read More
Centre for Science and Technology EC1
Appropriately located in a former power station, the EC1 Science and Technology Centre is an enormous hands-on museum with panoramic views from the cooling tower. Read More
Ulica Żywiołów – The Street of the Elements
Aimed at families with 3-to-10-year-olds, Ulica Żywiołów is a museum where children can learn about the basics of science through play and interaction. Read More
Center for Comics and Interactive Narrative
The Center for Comics and Interactive Narrative is about comics, gaming, and virtual reality, establishing Łódź as the Polish capital of contemporary media. Read More
Dętka Canal Museum
A trip down a sewer might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, but this small, eccentric museum is a fun excursion beneath one of Łódź’ main squares. Read More
Łódź Itineraries
Designed for different lengths of stay, these Łódź itineraries will show you the best of the city, with transport directions and suggestions for where to eat.
Museums In Łódź Map
You can find all the locations listed above in the Łódź map below.
Each type of landmark has a different colour marker on the map:
- YELLOW / ORANGE: Łódź Sightseeing
- GREEN: Łódź Transportation
- BLUE: Hotels in Łódź
- PURPLE: Shopping In Łódź
- DARK RED: Restaurants in Łódź
- LIGHT RED: Nightlife in Łódź
Click on a marker and it will give you the name of the landmark, with a brief description and links for more information and directions. You can pan, scroll, and zoom around the map, or use the + or – buttons in the bottom left of the map to zoom in and out.
Click on the icon in the top left corner for an index of every location, sorted by category. Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want. Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
Each category is on a different layer, which can be switched on and off. So you can just see the Hotel or Restaurant pins, for example.
If you are using the map on your phone, open the Visit Łódź map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
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