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Museum of the Second World War
The Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk is a monumental, state-funded museum that tells the global story of World War II through Polish and international perspectives. Located on the city's waterfront, its soaring glass and brick halls house thousands of artifacts, maps, and immersive multimedia displays that trace the causes, course, and aftermath of the conflict. Visitors encounter personal testimonies, a reconstructed battlefield diorama, and a poignant focus on civilian suffering and resistance. It’s a comprehensive, thought-provoking experience that deepens understanding of a defining century.
plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, 80-862 Gdańsk, PolandOpening hours · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Open now
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM