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Polish History Museum
The Polish History Museum tells the story of the most significant events, processes and ideas that have shaped Poland’s history. The fundamental aspect of our activities are inspired by the tradition of freedom – the history of parliamentarism, of civic movements, of the persistent struggle for independence. Through exhibitions, education, research and publishing, we bring history to life in a modern and engaging way.
The Polish History Museum collects historical memorabilia as well as documents, popularises and promotes Polish history. In doing so, it makes use of the latest research. It reaches for inspiring examples of Poland’s achievements and participates in debates on the difficult pages of Polish history.
Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University
The Davis Center is Harvard's gateway to the interdisciplinary study of Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe. Understanding these complex territories and cultures—on their own terms and in historical, regional, and global context—requires sustained expertise across languages, disciplines, and borders. We cultivate this expertise by promoting innovative and accessible scholarship, supporting the research and training of Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, and building scholarly community at Harvard and beyond. We foster debate and equip analysts and practitioners to bring rigorous knowledge to bear on contemporary challenges.
The Tadeusz Manteuffel Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences
The Institute of History was founded in 1953 as a research establishment of the Polish Academy of Sciences (Polska Akademia Nauk – PAN) – a corporation of scholars as well as a community of institutes representing various branches of learning. The Institute is housed in two adjoined burgher houses, nos. 29 and 31, on Warsaw’s Old Town Square (on the Kołłątaj side). The founder of the Institute and its first director was the eminent historian of the medieval period, Professor Tadeusz Manteuffel (1902–1970).
The Institute conducts research on Polish and World history, from the Middle Ages up to the 20th century. Some of the research projects are being conducted in cooperation with other institutions, both in Poland and in other European countries.
The Institute of Central Europe, Lublin
The Institute of Central Europe (ICE) was established in 2018 as a public institution supervised by the Prime Minister of Poland, continuing the legacy of the Institute of East-Central Europe founded by Prof. Jerzy Kłoczowski. Based in Lublin, ICE conducts research and policy analysis on Central and Eastern Europe, covering political, social, economic, security and cultural developments across the region. The Institute’s primary mission is to provide substantive analytical support for Polish decision-makers and contribute to the development of Poland’s foreign policy. Its research addresses relations between regional states, their relations with Poland and the wider international environment, as well as key challenges concerning security, infrastructure, energy, connectivity and international cooperation.
ICE combines policy-oriented analysis with academic research in the social sciences and humanities. It cooperates with universities, think tanks, research institutions and international partners, supporting expert dialogue and strengthening networks across Central and Eastern Europe. The Institute disseminates its research through analytical publications, policy papers, monographs, seminars, conferences and expert events. Through its research, international cooperation and public outreach, ICE provides reliable knowledge about developments in Central and Eastern Europe while promoting regional cooperation and informed debate on Poland’s role in the region.