The Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk is devoted entirely to WWII. It opened in 2017 to tell the stories not of the political powers, but of the ordinary citizens during WWII.
From the outside, the museum fits in well with the surrounding urban landscape of shipyard cranes and church spires. It stands in an area that was bombed twice by the Germans in 1939. The building’s design is split into three sections which are meant to represent WWII’s relationship with the past, present, and future. Local language guides will take you through permanent and temporary exhibitions. The stern concrete hallways and walls inside add to the ambiance. Pictures set behind brick walls that look like they were destroyed during WWII bring the emotions home. It is a quiet place of reflection.
The opening of the museum was virtually silent. The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, “This museum […] will be a visible embodiment, the best, powerful and attractive way to disseminate our thoughts and feelings. It is to become a statement of the way we Poles understand our duty towards peace. It is an impressive new step in rebuilding Gdańsk. Let it be proof that we have drawn correct conclusions from this war.
By bus:
Take a bus from Dworzec Główny 05 to Muzeum II Wojny Światowej 01. It is a journey of 1.3 km that is covered in 4 minutes and costs 3 PLN.
By walk:
Take a walk from Gdańsk to Museum of the Second World War. It is a journey of 1.2 km that is covered in 14 minutes.
September to June:
Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
July to August:
Sunday: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Adult: 23 PLN
Student: 16 PLN
Senior Citizen: 16 PLN
Family (For 2 adults and children up to 18 years of age): 55 PLN
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