Lovers of culture and art, as well as those looking for entertainment, will find much to enjoy in Warsaw.
The capital houses great collections of Polish and foreign art. Historic works can be admired at the National Museum, at the Royal Castle, in Wilanów, and at the Palace on the Water in Łazienki, while contemporary art is exhibited in the Zachęta Gallery and the Centre of Contemporary Art in Ujazdów Castle.

Warsaw is renowned as a centre of cultural tourism thanks to numerous theatrical and musical venues, including the prestigious National Opera, the Chamber Opera, the National Philharmonic Hall and the National Theatre, as well as the music theatres Roma and Buffo, the Jewish Theatre, characterised by its unique atmosphere, and puppet theatres, such as Baj, Guliwer and Lalka.

Warsaw is also host to many events and festivals famous world-wide. The following seasonal events are worth particular attention: The F. Chopin International Piano Competition, the International Contemporary Music Festival "Warszawska Jesień", the Jazz Jamboree, Warsaw Summer Jazz Days, the Stanisław Moniuszko International Vocal Competition, the Mozart Festival, the Festival of Old Music, the International Theatrical Meetings, and the International Poster Biennial.