Museum of the Second World War, Gdańsk

Name: Museum of the Second World War
Address: Plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, Gdańsk, 80-862, Poland
Telephone: +48 58 760 09 60

#37 among attractions in Gdańsk

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Facts and practical information

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

Local name: Muzeum II Wojny Światowej w Gdańsku Established: 2017Visitors per year: 417.8 thous.Coordinates: 54°21'21"N, 18°39'38"E

Address

Plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1ŚródmieścieGdańsk 80-862 Poland

Contact

+48 58 760 09 60

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Day trips

Museum of the Second World War – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Maritime Museum, St. Mary's Church, Polish Baltic Philharmonic, Gate No 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard.

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Museum, Specialty museum
National Maritime Museum, Gdańsk
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Vast, Gothic-style brick landmark
St. Mary's Church, Gdańsk
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~1200 ftS
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Polish Baltic Philharmonic, Gdańsk
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0.5 miNW
Memorial
Gate No 2 of the Gdańsk Shipyard, Gdańsk
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0.4 miW
1300s church with views from bell tower
St. Catherine's Church, Gdańsk
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0.5 miW
54°21'23"N • 18°38'56"E
Galeria Madison, Gdańsk
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Teatr Wybrzeże, Gdańsk
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0.4 miS
City gate, Historical place, History museum
Crane over the Motława River, Gdańsk
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~1620 ftS
Historic ship, now a floating museum
Sołdek Ship, Gdańsk
8 min walk • SS Sołdek is a retired Polish coal and ore freighter. She was the first ship built in Szczecin after World War II and the first seagoing ship completed in Poland. She was the first of 29 ships classed as Project B30, built between 1949 and 1954 in Stocznia Gdańska.
0.5 miSW
Observatories and planetariums, Gothic architecture
Gdańsk astronomical clock, Gdańsk
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0.5 miW
54°21'13"N • 18°38'55"E
Bread Bridge (Love Bridge), Gdańsk
13 min walk • Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of the Second World War open?

Museum of the Second World War is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Second World War?

Nearby attractions include Budowa Muzeum II WOJNY Światowej, Gdańsk (1 min walk), Muzeum Archeologiczne, Gdańsk (2 min walk), Polish Post Office, Gdańsk (4 min walk), Polish Post Office Museum, Gdańsk (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the Second World War by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the Second World War:

Ferry

Targ Rybny • Lines: F5, F6 (6 min walk)
Sienna Grobla II • Lines: F6 (6 min walk)

Bus

Targ Rybny • Lines: 100 (6 min walk)
Katarzynki • Lines: 100 (8 min walk)

Tram

Głęboka • Lines: 68, 8, 9 (13 min walk)
Dworzec Główny • Lines: 10, 12, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, N0 (16 min walk)

Train

Gdańsk Główny (17 min walk)
Gdańsk Śródmieście (23 min walk)