The museum is located within the remains of the largest artillery fort in the Poznań Fortress complex.
The outdoor park contains a collection of Soviet-era tanks and heavy artillery pieces, including the IS-2 tank.
The Citadel Park, where the museum resides, was the site of the most intense fighting during the 1945 siege of Poznań.
The original masonry of the fort was heavily damaged during the 1945 Battle of Poznań and was subsequently converted into a memorial park.
The museum facility occupies the original laboratory building of the fort, a rare survivor of the fortification's inner structures.
The Museum of Armament is situated within the historic Fort Winiary, the central component of the 19th-century Poznań Fortress. The museum occupies the grounds of the former Citadel Park, which served as the last line of German defense during the 1945 Battle of Poznań. Its collection showcases a wide array of military equipment, including artillery, tanks, and armored vehicles displayed in an open-air exhibition. Visitors can explore the preserved bunker structures that remain from the Prussian-era fortification system. The site offers insight into the city's military history from the Napoleonic era through the conclusion of World War II. It is part of the Wielkopolska Independence Museum network.
The elevated viewing point overlooking the tank display against the backdrop of the fort’s earthen ramparts.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the museum grounds are expansive and feature uneven paths.
Bring a jacket, as the indoor exhibition areas can be significantly cooler than the surrounding park.
Plan to explore the wider Citadel Park trails, which contain several other war memorials and cemeteries.
Do not attempt to climb on the outdoor tanks or artillery, as many are fragile or cordoned off for safety.
Closed on Mondays.
Maintain a respectful demeanor as the site serves as a memorial to those who perished in the Battle of Poznań.
