I must admit that I did not know much about Chopin before visiting this museum. However, I found it quite enjoyable, not just to learn about Chopin but to get a snapshot of the time he lived in.

The audiovisual displays helped to keep the kids interested as well. They particularly liked listening to his music although they kept saying it was from Angelina Ballerina – a cartoon about a ballerina mouse! Sadly, that is probably the only time they have heard classical music, so I think it is an extra good thing that I brought them here!

There is also a children’s room with some interactive games and a public playground behind the building.

The best part is that its great for all ages. There were tons of kids here but there were also plenty of people without kids. There are lots of clearly worded explanations (in Polish and English), so its easy to cater to every age. When it was something S could understand, I would explain. When it wasn’t, we had fun playing!

It is also home to many attractions, the biggest being the Palace on the Water. It was the former summer residence of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski and it makes for such a beautiful sight. There is also a botanical gardens located here.

This beautiful palace and park is located about 30 minutes by bus from central Warsaw and is well and truly worth the bus fare.

Built in the 17th century, this palace initially served as a summer royal residence. It is now home to a collection of European and Oriental art and beautiful interiors.