Gdansk WW2 Museum

Museum of the Second World War

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The Museum of the Second World War is a state cultural institution and museum established in 2008 in Gdańsk, Poland, which is devoted to the Second …

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Apr 22, 2025
For history buffs or anyone interested in how WWII shaped the world this museum is a must see on your trip to Gdańsk. As WWII started in Gdansk, it only seems natural that The Museum of the Second W…Full review by hsario
Apr 16, 2025
The way this museum is set up and flows, chronologically, starting with world war 1 is exceptional. The ‘Children’s exhibition’ too is very powerful. We had our 7 year old son with us and that exhibi…Full review by garyh180479
Apr 6, 2025
This is in easy walking distance of the old town. Entrance fee is reasonable and you can place your coats/jackets in the cloakroom which I would recommend; the exhibition is on a lower ground level. …Full review by Karen L
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Located in the Polish city of Gdańsk, Museum of the Second World War is a museum entirely dedicated to the important events of World W…
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Opened in 2016, the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk, is an impressive example of contemporary architecture located at the no…
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Established:23 March 2017
Located:Władysław Bartoszewski Square 1, Gdańsk, Poland
Visitors:417,812 (2017)
Director:Rafał Wnuk
Type:History museum

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Trying to book for Sunday 12th April 2020 - which is Easter weekend - it’s not allowing me to book for that date any …
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Trying to book for Sunday 12th April 2020 - which is Easter weekend - it’s not allowing me to book for that date any reason why? We are only in Gdansk for 2 nights and go home Monday evening but I see it’s closed on Mondays - thank you if you can help me with my question.
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Being Easter weekend I feel it might be closed but its a lovely stroll down from the main thourghfare and pre booking is not required so if its open alls good but if not u can.stroll …
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Being Easter weekend I feel it might be closed but its a lovely stroll down from the main thourghfare and pre booking is not required so if its open alls good but if not u can.stroll around the old dockyards
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Is it best to book admission before going, or is it easy to just walk in. Thanks
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Hi, no need to book, but Tuesdays are free!
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I keep trying to see if I can get tickets for June 5th, a Tuesday, but it is greyed out. Does this mean there are no tickets left?
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Hello! You are lucky to be there on tuesday. It’s was grayed because it’s not possible to buy tickets. You save 23 PLN because it’s FREE admission on tuesdays. It's very …
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Hello! You are lucky to be there on tuesday. It’s was grayed because it’s not possible to buy tickets. You save 23 PLN because it’s FREE admission on tuesdays. It's very popular, so try to be there early.
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I understand this museum is a little different as it focuses on the suffering of the people, rather than hey battles nearby. …
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I understand this museum is a little different as it focuses on the suffering of the people, rather than hey battles nearby. Question: full well known by the suffering of Jews and Poles, with respect, does the Museum cover Pomerania ie Danzig before, during and towards the end of the war. If the story is going to be told, it is worth a balanced presentation.
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As travelingjohn123 says, but I would advise buying your tickets on line beforehand to make sure you can get into the museum, they only have a few for sale, on a turn up on the day …
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As travelingjohn123 says, but I would advise buying your tickets on line beforehand to make sure you can get into the museum, they only have a few for sale, on a turn up on the day basis.overall this is a must visit
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Will I get tickets on 18-06-2017 about 9 AM. How much are tickets? How do I get there from the port in Gdynia by …
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Will I get tickets on 18-06-2017 about 9 AM. How much are tickets? How do I get there from the port in Gdynia by public transportation
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Just spent four and half hrs at this fascinating museum. I wld say definitely book in advance as despite our hotel receptionist phoning & being assured we didn't need to book, we …
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Just spent four and half hrs at this fascinating museum. I wld say definitely book in advance as despite our hotel receptionist phoning & being assured we didn't need to book, we arrived at 10.40 to be told next time available to book was 13.00 and by midday all tickets were sold for whole day.This is a must see exhibition
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