Enigma Cipher Center in Poznań
About
Centrum Szyfrów Enigma in Poznań stands as a premier destination for history and science enthusiasts, families, and puzzle lovers alike. With an average rating of 4.8 on Google, this state-of-the-art museum offers an engaging and immersive experience. The exhibition features multimedia guides and interactive stations that make learning about Polish Code Breakers, the Enigma code, cryptographic history, and other fascinating artifacts both fun and informative.
Visitors can enjoy code-breaking challenges and puzzles designed to enhance their understanding while maintaining a lively and interactive atmosphere. Suitable for children, this attraction is perfect for a family day out. Plan to spend at least 1-2 hours exploring everything Centrum Szyfrów Enigma has to offer. Highly recommended for anyone looking to combine education with entertainment in a unique, historical setting.
Recommended visit time
1-2 hours
Features
Free Wi-Fi, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children, Paid parking, Wheelchair accessible parking, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Toilet
Reviews and Ratings
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Super instructif et très amusant !

This is a modern, interactive museum focusing on the Polish team who first broke an early version of the famous WWII Enigma cypher, and whose efforts served as inspiration for the more widely-known British team at Bletchley Park. The audio-guided tour starts with an introduction to cryptology and gives the visitor the option for more in-depth study at several interactive stations. You can learn about some representative historic cyphers and try to break them yourself either on a touchscreen or a physical station -- if you can find a free one or can wait patiently for one to become available :) The tour continues with an overview of the Polish team's work, their escape to France and Britain, and the impact of breaking the Enigma encryption on WWII. More in-depth technical and historical details are available on several touchscreen stations. The tour concludes with a section on the development of computer technology after WWII as well as current applications of cryptography. The exhibition is quite compact and specialized, but I would recommend it for anyone interested in history and technology. For me the museum was a trigger to do some reading on the Polish Enigma efforts. Other visitors seemed very engaged with the interactive stations, kids seemed to enjoy it too. There are two retro computers towards the end of the exhibition where games can be played.

Bardzo ciekawe miejsce zdecydowanie polecam każdemu, dobrze zarezerwować sobie trochę więcej czasu na zwiedzanie ponieważ jest mnóstwo interaktywnych rzeczy, które warto sobie na spokojnie sprawdzić
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of Enigma Cipher Center?Enigma Cipher Center is located at Święty Marcin, 78, 61-809, Poznań, Stare Miasto, Poland.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Tram stop Zamek (76 m walk)
- Tram stop Gwarna (89 m walk)
- Tram stop Fredry (208 m walk)
- Tram stop Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny (210 m walk)
- How is Enigma Cipher Center rated by visitors?Enigma Cipher Center has an average rating of 4.8 based on 753 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- How long should visitors plan to stay at the venue?Visitors usually spend between 1 and 2 hours.
- Is the venue suitable for children and families?Yes, the attraction is family-friendly and offers activities suitable for all ages.
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