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National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk

About

The National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk is one of Poland’s most significant institutions dedicated to the history of seafaring, shipbuilding, and maritime culture. Spread across several sites along the Motława River, its main exhibitions are housed in the historic granaries on Ołowianka Island, where visitors explore centuries of Baltic trade, navigation, and port life. The museum showcases ship models, nautical instruments, artworks, and artefacts that reveal Gdańsk’s long-standing connection to the sea. Highlights include the preserved medieval crane, the Sołdek steamship moored nearby, and interactive displays that bring maritime traditions to life. With its blend of historic architecture, engaging storytelling, and panoramic waterfront views, the National Maritime Museum offers a vivid journey through the maritime heritage that shaped Gdańsk’s identity.

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National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk
Location

The National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk is located on Ołowianka Island at Ołowianka 9–13, directly on the Motława waterfront opposite the historic Long Embankment (Długie Pobrzeże) and the medieval Gdańsk Crane. It sits beside the museum ship SS Sołdek and is linked to the Old Town by the footbridge to Ołowianka, with nearby landmarks including St Mary’s Gate, St John’s Gate, Mariacka Street, Artus Court, Długi Targ and the Great Armoury, all reachable within a short walk through Gdańsk’s compact historic centre.

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