Main hall
of POLIN Museum
POLIN Museum is located
in the heart of the prewar
Jewish neighbourhood
Core exhibition of the
Jewish Historical Institute
Preserving the Jewish
Historical Institute’s collection
Polish-Israeli
Youth Exchange (PIYE)
The Great Synagogue
was destroyed during the war

MANY PEOPLE – one mission

We strive to preserve
the thousand-year heritage
of Polish Jews for future generations

News

Statement on the Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute

Subsequent to the dismissal of Ms. Monika Krawczyk from the position of Director of the Emanuel Ringelblum Jewish Historical Institute by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Board of the Association of the Jewish Historical Institute of Poland declares that it fully endorses the decision of the Ministry and welcomes appointment of Dr. Michał Trębacz for the position of acting Director of the Institute.

80TH BIRTHDAY OF RONALD S. LAUDER – THE FIRST DONOR OF THE POLIN MUSEUM

Ronald S. Lauder – international philanthropist, investor, art collector, former representative of the American government in various positions, including as US ambassador to Austria. For years, he has been deeply involved in the protection and development of Jewish life around the world.

Statement concerning the antisemitic behavior of MP Grzegorz Braun

On December 12, 2023, MP Grzegorz Braun of the Konfederacja party attacked the Hannukah menorah, symbol of the joyful Jewish holiday, during a debate on the establishment of a new Polish government. This shameful attack is not the first incident involving this politician, who does not hide his antisemitic views. However, they did not prevent him from obtaining a mandate in free and democratic elections.

Statement on Hamas attack on Israel

We have been following with deep pain the news about massive attacks by Hamas terrorists who broke into Israel, killing and kidnapping soldiers and civilians – women, children, and the elderly.

Projects and Grants

Every year in cooperation with various institutions and organizations we carry out
a diverse program of activities in the area of education, culture, exhibits and science. Donated funds are also allocated to the Grants Committee. We support both large, nationwide or international projects and initiatives in local communities which strive to preserve Jewish history from oblivion.

Donors

Prizes
and awards

2016
Nagroda Paszporty Polityki
2016
Nagroda specjalna Kryształowe Zwierciadło
2016
Nagroda specjalna Polskiej Rady Biznesu im. Jana Wejcherta
2016
Europejskie Muzeum Roku