Museum of World War II in Gdańsk, Military museum near Westerplatte peninsula, Gdańsk, Poland.
The concrete building contains a 5,000-square-meter exhibition space divided into 18 chronological sections documenting World War II through artifacts and multimedia presentations.
Construction of this educational institution began in 2012 after Kwadrat architectural studio won the design competition, and the museum opened its doors in March 2017.
The museum presents different perspectives of World War II through exhibits featuring propaganda materials, personal items, uniforms, weapons, maps, and documents from multiple nations.
Located at Plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM with free admission on Tuesdays.
The structure incorporates three architectural spheres and a 40-meter leaning glass tower that represents the connection between past, present, and future periods.
Location: Gdańsk
Inception: 2017
Official opening: 2017
Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Address: Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1 80-862 80-862
Opening Hours: Mardi-Dimanche 10:00-18:00
Website: http://muzeum1939.pl
GPS coordinates: 54.35583,18.66056
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:52
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