Muzeum Podkarpackich Pól Bitewnych is a private museum in Krosno devoted to the region’s battlefields from 1914 to 1945. Its exhibitions range from military history to the wartime story of Krosno, and the museum is about a 9-minute walk from a two-star hotel in Krosno.
- Address: ul. Czajkowskiego 92, 38-400 Krosno, Poland
- Closed: Mondays
- June–August: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00
- September–May: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:00–16:00
What the museum covers
The museum brings together objects and displays connected to Podkarpackie battlefields and military history from 1914 to 1945. Its exhibitions contain about 2,000 objects, held on deposit from the organizers, and the collection continues to grow.
The collection began with objects gathered in different parts of Podkarpackie several decades ago. Later additions have mainly come through purchases, alongside some donations. Displays include a permanent exhibition inside the building, a semi-outdoor display on the property and a World War II air-raid shelter adjoining it. The shelter was formerly part of Krosno airfield’s infrastructure.
Permanent exhibitions cover a wide span of regional and military history. Their titles include “Karpaty 1914–1915,” “Wrzesień 1939,” “Konspiracja niepodległościowa,” “Dukla 1944” and “Podkarpacie 1945.” Other exhibitions focus on wartime aviation in the Krosno area, the history of military tools and the evolution of sapper shovels.
The museum also presents information about the treatment of prisoners at the forced-labour camp in Szebnie, including the original sign from the camp’s main gate. Krosno’s Muzeum Podkarpackie is another museum in the city.
Finding the museum in Krosno
The museum is at ul. Czajkowskiego 92, in Krosno. Its full name is Prywatne Muzeum Podkarpackich Pól Bitewnych; after that, Muzeum Podkarpackich Pól Bitewnych is a convenient short form to use when planning your visit.
For questions about visiting, you can contact the museum at 502 994 116 or 785 144 346, or email muzeumkrosno@gmail.com. Krosno’s city centre is another point of interest, covered in this practical visitor guide to the city centre.
Opening hours, admission and visit planning
The museum has different opening hours in summer and winter.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–17:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Contact the museum directly to ask about admission. Opening hours can be time-sensitive; check the official site before you go.
Pairing the visit with nearby sights
Muzeum Podkarpackie is another museum in Krosno. For a change of setting beyond the city, the named sights in the wider area include Muzeum Wsi w Odrzykoniu, Zamek Kamieniec and Rezerwat Prządki. Check details with the relevant destination before planning a visit.
FAQs
What is the museum’s full name?
Its full name is Prywatne Muzeum Podkarpackich Pól Bitewnych. It is a private museum in Krosno.
Does the museum have outdoor displays?
Yes. Alongside its indoor permanent exhibition, it has a semi-outdoor display and an adjoining World War II air-raid shelter.
Which periods do the exhibitions cover?
The museum’s collection focuses on Podkarpackie battlefields from 1914 to 1945, with exhibitions on subjects including the 1914–1915 Carpathian campaign and events in 1939 and 1944.