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- NandCadventures14 contributionsIt was so interesting to learn about the history of Poland and I’m so glad I visited. I didn’t no much history while walking into this museum and found this museum so informative. We used the audio tour which came in different languages which toured us round the museum. The museum was a respectful memorial but also showed us the brutality of what happened. We took the 2.5 hour tour but there was also an option of 1.5 hour. Would recommendWritten 14 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Seanny_BhoyGlasgow, UK31 contributionsThe museum is located close to the Gdańsk shipyards and is set in a iconic and magnificent building. The contents are very well laid out and in Polish/English languages.
It’s a sobering place and well worth a visit.Written 20 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Beatriz MDüsseldorf, Germany5,360 contributionsVisited the town hall after recommendations of friends who live in Gdansk! The entry price was equivalent to 3 euro. I really liked the temporary exhibition about the impact of war in Gdansk, it was really interesting. Then, when you enter the other building, you see the more luxurious rooms, but only one was impressive to me, the one which has the ceiling full of paintings. In this part, I was kinda disappointed. There was not much interesting information for me. Nevertheless, if you have time, you could go here, I would say it takes 1 hour to see everything if you read carefully.Written 7 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ian1811Scotland, UK560 contributionsWell worth going to have a look. It's really quite amazing what they can fashion out of Amber! Set in a lovely building.
Some parts of the museum were a little dimly lit for reading the info panels. Set over three floors. There's also a cafe too.Written 26 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CarbonChauvinist123 contributionsA decent museum, worth checking out. Yet another example of just how much was lost due to war and destruction. It's interesting to see just how much of actual court is reproduction.
Beyond that this place gives a nice insight into outlook of old Gdańsk.Written 20 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Karen MKirkwall, UK569 contributionsGood museum giving a history of boats/shipping/sea faring in Poland. Lots of exhibits - most details are in Polish, however there are laminated cards at start of each area that can be read for explanation. There are a few interactive exhibits.
Ticket entry can include exploring the moored cargo ship along side the museum dock.
Worth a visit to fill 1-2 hours on a grey dayWritten 20 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jon REgersund, Norway176 contributionsPoland has been thru a lot, but has also a lot of good history to be proud and greatful fore. This museum do show you that.Written 6 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ANGELO VMilan, Italy2,608 contributionsA small museum documenting the events that happened on September 1, 1939 at the beginning of World War II. Detailed explanations are provided in Polish and English about the crimes committed by the nazists here.
It also contains a small active post office.
If the museum is closed, you can find in the square in front some billboards summarizing the start of the warWritten 8 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - artstaWroclaw, Poland165 contributionsInteresting place for children. You can experience science by touching it. In addition, interesting fortifications on Mount Gradowa and great views of the city.Written 27 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ΚαουρήLimassol City, Cyprus14 contributionsNice place you can see how wealthy families lived their life’s at that time.
Colourful different rooms for each event like the music hall
The poetry and writing room etcWritten 18 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Chelsea BMilton Keynes, UK1,963 contributionsI visited here as part of a bike tour and I'm glad they took us because I wouldn't have found it on my own. The place itself is not only beautiful but I love the location, right on the riverbank.Written 7 May 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ANGELO VMilan, Italy2,608 contributionsThe Romanesque Cellar ("Piwnica Romanska") is on the side of the covered market ("Hala Targowa"), and it can be visited by organized tour only. A tour in English is available. The tour taxes approximately 20 minutes.
The first part is a visit to the collection of objects found during excavations in the cellar (very interesting!).
Then there is a short movie on the history of the cellar and the city of Gdansk (in Polish, with English subtitles).
Last, the cellar itself is visited, with overhead explanations of what you are seeing. The cellar is partly reconstructed, but extremely beautiful and interesting.
The tour is very well handled, and the cellar itself is quite amazing.Written 8 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Martin W117 contributionsWe visited Gdansk and start with the Sala BHP. Here you can visit a fascinating monument of polish History. You get informations in different languages. It is very interessting to see.Written 2 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bubo2000Zurich, Switzerland64 contributionsYou are guided through pitch-black rooms and can rely only on your other senses (for me, it was mostly touch&hearing - the smelling didn't go all that well ^^'). You encounter many everyday objects - but without seeing them, some are really hard to identify. The guide is a visually impaired person who is able to answer all the questions you might have. In the last room, some everyday objects (like measurement stuff of braille writing tablet) are shown to you (as well as some braille books with pictures :)) - this was mega interesting, there are things we take for granted and never even realise doing/using them would be extra hard when you can't see. Our guide even showed us how she uses her smartphone - also so very interesting...Written 29 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Stefan GWashington DC, DC1,004 contributionsVery small museum. But, there are a ton of toys packed in there! Numerous toys from the last several decades. You could spend a few minutes in there, or an hour if you choose to really look at each toy. One gets a sense of what was available to children during the Soviet era. Entry price is very cheap, though if you want to take pictures the price goes up quite a bit more. That's OK - no need for photos. Keep the images all in your mind!Written 20 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gdansk
- These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Gdansk:
- Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej)
- National Maritime Museum
- Hevelianum
- Wisloujscie Fortress - Museum of Gdansk
- Muzeum Starych Zabawek
- These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Gdansk:
- Europejskie Centrum Solidarności
- Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej)
- Main Town Hall - Museum of Gdansk
- Dwór Artusa
- Hevelianum
- These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Gdansk:
- Europejskie Centrum Solidarności
- Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej)
- Main Town Hall - Museum of Gdansk
- Museum of Amber - Museum of Gdansk
- Dwór Artusa