Overview
Opened in 2017, this is Europe's largest and most modern museum devoted to WWII. The 5,000-square-metre underground permanent exhibition tells the story from causes to consequences through a civilian lens, with over 2,000 artefacts, film clips, and interactive displays conveying the horrors of war. The exhibits on Gdańsk's Battle of Westerplatte — the first engagement of WWII — are especially striking. The building itself, a giant tilted cuboid, is architecturally noteworthy. Admission about PLN 29 (EUR 7). About 10 minutes on foot from the Old Town.
Opening Hours
10:00-19:00 (free on Tuesdays; closed Mondays)
Travel Tips
Allow at least 3 hours for the extensive exhibits. Tuesdays are free but very crowded.
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