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Archaeological Museum in Gdansk

About

The Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk offers a fascinating journey through the ancient history of Pomerania and the wider Baltic region. Housed in historic buildings along the Motława River, the museum presents a rich collection of artefacts that reveal how people lived, traded, and crafted goods over thousands of years. Exhibitions explore prehistoric settlements, early Slavic culture, and the maritime traditions that shaped the region’s identity. Visitors can admire tools, jewellery, pottery, and everyday objects uncovered during archaeological excavations, each piece adding depth to the story of human development on the Baltic coast. The museum also features engaging temporary exhibitions and educational programmes that bring archaeology to life for all ages. With its blend of scientific insight and cultural heritage, the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk provides a compelling window into the region’s distant past.

Gdansk Poland
Archaeological Museum in Gdansk
Location

The Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk is located in the historic Dom Przyrodników (House of Naturalists) at 25/26 Mariacka Street, right in the heart of the Old Town close to the Motława riverfront. It occupies a complex of townhouses and the nearby Mariacka Gate between Mariacka, Dziana, Mydlarska and Długie Pobrzeże streets, placing it just a short walk from St Mary’s Basilica, Długi Targ and the Long Market, the Neptune Fountain, Artus Court, the Main Town Hall and the waterfront promenade lined with historic granaries, cafés and amber shops.

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