The museum
The Museum of the Second World War is one of the largest museums devoted to that conflict. Its distinctive leaning building has itself become a landmark of Gdańsk; the main part of the exhibition lies several floors underground.
The exhibition
- The main exhibition — extensive and multimedia, with many original objects
- The human perspective — everyday life, occupation and the civilian population
- The viewing tower — the leaning tower with a view over the area
- Location — near the Motława and the Old Town
In practice
The main exhibition is very extensive — seeing it all can take several hours, so it is worth deciding your priorities in advance. Because of the difficult subject matter it is worth thinking carefully about visiting with younger children. Tickets and opening hours are best checked in advance.
How to get there and practical info
- Location
- plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, near the Motława
- Admission
- Ticketed (there may be one day with free entry)
- From the Long Market
- About 15 min on foot
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours (an extensive exhibition)
- Character
- Difficult subject matter — consider carefully before visiting with children
- Tip
- Check the hours and tickets before your visit
When to go
Quieter, with good conditions for a thorough visit.
More visitors; an air-conditioned destination on a hot day.
Fewer people, a pleasant time for a museum.
An indoor destination — a good choice on a short winter day.
Other sights in Gdańsk
Straight-line distances from „The Museum of the Second World War" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
Where to stay nearby
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