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Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Wilanów Palace website. Official links are under Sources.
Wilanów Palace is next free on Thursday, 29 October 2026 (in 5 days).
- Thursdays: free palace, historic gardens and park.
- Also free: children under 8 (0-7).
- Almost free: Ages 8-26: 'Museum for 1 zloty' ticket (almost free).
- Otherwise: palace (includes park), regular, Apr-Oct, PLN — zł 70.
Calendar
Free days at Wilanów Palace
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · in 5 days · 10:00–16:00
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 12 days · 10:00–16:00
- THU12NOVThursday, 12 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–16:00
- THU19NOVThursday, 19 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–16:00
- THU26NOVThursday, 26 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 10:00–16:00
- THU3DECThursday, 3 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–16:00
46 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Thursday is free, but palace tickets are limited - be at the ticket office when it opens at 9:00.
- The palace courtyard is free any day.
- The palace closes for winter from 21 Dec 2026 to 31 Jan 2027.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayThursdays: free palace, historic gardens and park · 10:00–16:00 | everyone | Palace tickets are limited for conservation reasons (first come, first served); park tickets unlimited. Last palace entry 15:00. | No |
| Free areaThe palace courtyard is free to enter | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for children under 8 (0-7) | children under 8 | — | No |
| Free forAges 8-26: 'Museum for 1 zloty' ticket (almost free) | under-26s | Palace and park tickets. | No |
Official prices
Wilanów Palace ticket prices
| Palace (includes park), regular, Apr-Oct, PLN — Reduced 35 PLN. Nov-Mar 60/30 PLN. Park only 15/5 PLN (from 1 Jan 2026). Audioguide 14 PLN. | zł 70 |
| Park and gardens only (from 1 Jan 2026), reduced 5 PLN | zł 15 |
| Audioguide | zł 14 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (palace (includes park), regular, apr-oct, pln). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Wilanów Palace
Guided tourWarsaw Private Wilanow Palace & Garden Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 36 reviews3 hoursfrom zł 748.42
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Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–16:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–16:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–16:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–16:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–16:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–16:00 |
Palace daily 10:00-16:00 (last entry 15:00). Park and courtyard: 17 Oct-31 Dec 2026 daily 9:00-16:00 (entry until 15:30). Ticket office 9:00-15:00.
ul. Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 10/16, 02-958 Warszawa, Poland
FAQ
Wilanów Palace: common questions
Is Wilanów Palace free?
Wilanów Palace is free for everyone thursdays: free palace, historic gardens and park. The palace courtyard is free to enter. Also free: children under 8 (0-7). Otherwise the official ticket costs zł 70.
When is Wilanów Palace free?
Thursdays: free palace, historic gardens and park. The next free date is Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Wilanów Palace?
Children under 8. Under-26s — palace and park tickets..
How much is a ticket to Wilanów Palace?
Palace (includes park), regular, Apr-Oct, PLN costs zł 70 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- wilanow-palac.pl/en/tickets · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- wilanow-palac.pl/en/opening-hours · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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