The museum has been operating for 45 years, but it is the heir to a much older tradition, dating back to the founding of the university in 1816.
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History of the University of Warsaw Museum
The University of Warsaw Museum is an institution tasked with collecting, researching and popularising the heritage of our University and its community. During the four decades of its existence, the Museum has collected tens of thousands of artefacts of commemorative and artistic value that document the progress of Polish science and the history of the University of Warsaw. These include University insignia and symbols, works of art, scientific instruments, memorabilia of outstanding teachers and students, valuable publications and photographs.
