National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk
About This Museum
You'd never guess this place was rebuilt from a pile of wartime rubble. The National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk is actually a cluster of gorgeous, brick granaries that once stored the city's wealth, now sitting right on the old dockyard. Stepping inside feels like walking through Poland's entire relationship with the sea, from medieval trade to the Solidarity movement. It’s not just a building full of stuff; it’s the soul of a seafaring city brought back to life.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss the full-sized replica of a 10th-century Slavic boat built with hand tools, or get lost staring at the intricate details on historic sailing barges. They even have an entire preserved steamship you can explore, and a fascinating exhibit on amber divers.
Visitor Information
It's spread across a few buildings on an island called Ołowianka, so wear comfy shoes. Taking the little passenger ferry from the main riverfront is half the fun and drops you right there.
Architecture & Building
Picture massive, red-brick warehouses from the 17th century with steeply pitched roofs, all reconstructed after WWII to look exactly as they did when Gdańsk was a Hanseatic League powerhouse.
Contact & Location
Address: Spichlerz Oliwski, 9/13, Ołowianka, Śródmieście, Gdańsk, województwo pomorskie, 80-751, Polska
Phone: +48 58 301 86 12
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