November is the cheapest month to see Warsaw's royal side. Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage runs “Free November in the Royal Residences” every year — the 15th edition in 2026 — and three of Warsaw's big museums take part: the Royal Castle (free 3–29 November), the Royal Łazienki Museum (free 3–30 November) and the National Museum (free every Tuesday, all year). This page lists all three, checked on 10 November 2026 against the official Free November programme list and the museums' own websites. Nothing here is guessed.
Checked on 10 November 2026. Free days are busy, and each residence sets its own rules — read the ticket line on each offer below before you go.
Warsaw's free museums in November 2026
Three verified free offers — two from the Free November programme and one that runs all year.
Royal Castle, Warsaw — “Free November”
Free entry to the Royal and Grand Apartments, the Matejko Rooms, the Senatorial Hall and the Lanckoroński Gallery, as part of Poland's Ministry of Culture “Free November in the Royal Residences” programme. Individual visitors, all ages. Collect a free ticket at the ticket office on the day (10:00–16:00) or book online, released 3 days in advance; maximum 5 tickets per person. Valid until: 29 November 2026 (Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays). See it at the Royal Castle →
Royal Łazienki Museum, Warsaw — “Free November”
Free entry to the Palace on the Isle (ground floor), the Old Orangery with its Royal Theatre and Sculpture Gallery, Myślewicki Palace (ground floor) and the exhibitions in Kubicki's Stables — including the temporary shows “The Nabis” and “Costumes from the Film The Doll”. All visitors; ordinary visits need no pass or booking (some special events need registration). The park itself is free every day, 06:00–21:00. Valid until: 30 November 2026 (free from 3 November; buildings closed 1–2 November). See it at Łazienki →
National Museum in Warsaw — free Tuesdays
Free admission to the permanent galleries every Tuesday, 10:00–18:00 — including Matejko's Battle of Grunwald and the Faras Gallery. Everyone, no ticket to collect — walk straight in. Normal price 30 PLN. Valid until: ongoing, every Tuesday; next one 10 November 2026. See it at the National Museum in Warsaw →
Frequently asked questions
What is Free November in Warsaw?
It is Poland's Ministry of Culture and National Heritage programme “Free November in the Royal Residences” — in its 15th edition in 2026. Selected royal residences across Poland open selected exhibitions free for the whole month. In Warsaw, the Royal Castle is free 3–29 November and the Royal Łazienki Museum is free 3–30 November.
Is the Royal Castle really free?
Yes, from 3 to 29 November 2026, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00 — the Royal and Grand Apartments, Matejko Rooms, Senatorial Hall and Lanckoroński Gallery. You need a free ticket: collect one at the ticket office on the day (10:00–16:00) or book online, released 3 days in advance, maximum 5 tickets per person. The castle is closed on Mondays.
What is free at Łazienki?
From 3 to 30 November 2026: the Palace on the Isle (ground floor), the Old Orangery with its Royal Theatre and Sculpture Gallery, Myślewicki Palace (ground floor) and the exhibitions in Kubicki's Stables, including the temporary shows “The Nabis” and “Costumes from the Film The Doll”. Ordinary visits need no pass or booking. The buildings are closed 1–2 November, and the 76-hectare park is free every day, 06:00–21:00.
Is the National Museum free too?
Yes — its permanent galleries are free every Tuesday, 10:00–18:00, all year round, not only in November. Everyone walks straight in, no ticket to collect. Normal price on other days is 30 PLN.
Do I need to book anything?
Only at the Royal Castle: a free ticket from the ticket office on the day, or online when the 3-day window opens. Łazienki needs no booking for ordinary visits, and the National Museum needs none at all on Tuesdays. Some special events at Łazienki need registration — check the museum's site.
Can I visit all three in one day?
It is possible but tight: the Royal Castle is in the Old Town, the National Museum is in the city centre, and Łazienki is further south. Allow a full day by tram and bus, or split the three over two days — the Castle and the National Museum pair well together, and Łazienki deserves a slow morning on its own.
What is NOT free in Free November?
Not every exhibition at every residence. Each residence sets its own rules, visitor limits and ticket arrangements — for example, the Royal Castle needs a free ticket and Łazienki's special events need registration. Always check the residence's own official page before you go.
Sources
- Royal Castle in Warsaw — official site
- Royal Łazienki Museum — official site
- National Museum in Warsaw — free Tuesdays
- Warsaw Now — Free November 2026 list of places
- City Break Geek — Łazienki Park and Free November
Every offer on this page was checked on 10 November 2026 against the official Free November programme list and the museums' own websites. Offers change or end without notice — always re-check the official page before you go.