About The Museum of Second World War

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.

Must See

  • Mock-up of an interwar Warsaw street
  • The Holocaust Section
  • A Sherman tank
  • Warsaw Courtyard with Russian tank
  • Polish Resistance Section

How to reach

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.

Tips

  • The Museum is not suitable for children of any age.
  • Only 200 visitors an hour are permitted to enter the Museum of WWII, so to avoid the queues, make sure you buy your ticket in advance online.
  • The Museum is free on Tuesdays but the 200-visitor limit still applies and tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • You can visit Exhibitions of the Museum at the latest one hour before their closure.
  • Backpacks, bags, suitcases, umbrellas and overcoats must be left in the changing room, self-service cabinets or storage baskets. It is prohibited to leave baggage on the premises of the Museum without supervision.
  • The number of visitors watching at the same time Exhibitions of the Museum is limited for safety reasons. Therefore, admission to particular Exhibitions may be suspended on a temporary basis.
  • The audio guide, which is not included in the cost of the ticket, is recommended.

Visit Time

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.

Time Icon

Waiting Time

You might experience a 15 minute waiting time during peak season, due to large crowds.

 

Entrance Fee Icon

Entrance Fee

Yes

Adult: 23 PLN

Student: 16 PLN

Senior Citizen: 16 PLN

Family (For 2 adults and children up to 18 years of age): 55 PLN

Read more

 

Time you can spend Icon

Time you can spend

3 hours

 

Weather Icon

Weather

Mist 5.11°C

 

Local Services in Gdansk (Contact directly)

Discussion

No threads yet!

Be the first one to start a thread.

Top Attractions in Gdansk

Top Cities in Poland