Muzeum Bursztynu. Oddział Muzeum Gdańska
About This Museum
The Amber Museum in Gdańsk is a place of fascinating contrasts, having taken root within the thick, medieval walls of what was once the city's Prison Tower. You'll find yourself wandering from stark, hauntingly preserved jail cells into warm, luminous chambers where sunlight catches millennia-old amber inclusions. It’s a deeply atmospheric experience that masterfully plays with the tension between its dark history and the golden treasures it now protects. This isn't just a museum; it's a conversation between light and shadow, confinement and artistry.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the breathtaking 'Amber Altarpiece' by Mariusz Drapikowski, a contemporary masterpiece that feels both ancient and utterly new. Equally captivating are the natural history specimens—lizard skeletons and prehistoric insects suspended perfectly in golden resin, offering a tiny window into a lost world.
Visitor Information
Tucked away on Wielkie Młyny street, it's surprisingly cozy and intimate despite its imposing exterior. It's the kind of place you can comfortably explore in an hour or two, but the haunting beauty of amber glowing in those old stone cells tends to linger with you long after you've left.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a formidable example of Gothic defensive architecture, a former prison complex with characteristic heavy brickwork, low vaulted ceilings, and narrow passageways that speak directly to its original, somber purpose.
Contact & Location
Address: Wielki Młyn, 16, Wielkie Młyny, Stare Miasto, Śródmieście, Gdańsk, województwo pomorskie, 80-849, Polska
Phone: +48 58 573 31 28
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