Neon Museum, Warsaw

The Neon Museum (Muzeum Neonów) is situated in the Praga-Południe district of Warsaw. This institution is dedicated to preserving and showcasing Polish neon signs that were created after World War II. It holds the distinction of being the first of its kind in Poland and is one of the few museums globally that focuses on neon signage. Its establishment dates back to the year 2012.

The museum's origins trace back to 2005 when Ilona Karwińska rescued a neon sign from Berlin that was displayed on Marszałkowska Street in Warsaw. The museum's collection comprises approximately 100 neon signs gathered from various regions of Poland, with the majority originating from the 1960s and 1970s.

Notably, the museum exhibits nine of the largest neon signs, which include names like "Main Technical Bookstore" (Główna Księgarnia Techniczna), "Jeweler" (Jubiler), "Chodzież Railway Station" (dworzec kolejowy Chodzież), "Praha Cinema" (Kino Praha), and "Warsaw East" (Warszawa Wschodnia). These neon signs are displayed on different buildings within the Soho Factory complex. Additionally, the museum is responsible for the preservation of certain neon signs in Warsaw, such as the iconic Mermaid on Grójecka Street.

In 2013, in collaboration with RWE, the museum organized the "Neon for Warsaw" competition.