Naval Weapons Museum, Military naval museum in Hel, Poland
The Naval Weapons Museum is an open-air museum in Hel featuring displays of anti-aircraft guns, missiles, and naval cannons from various periods. The collection shows the development of weaponry used by Polish maritime forces.
The museum was founded to preserve weapons and equipment from World War II, including pieces from captured German and Allied ships. Over the decades, the collection expanded to include artifacts from other periods of Polish military conflict.
The museum displays weapons that show how Polish naval forces grew and changed over time. Visitors can see how ship and gun technology evolved across different eras.
The best time to visit is from May through September, when the grounds are fully accessible and extended hours are available. During colder months, some areas may have limited access, so it is wise to check conditions beforehand.
A French naval mine from 1939 is on display here, one that managed to sink a German minesweeper. This mine is one of the few surviving examples of this type of weapon from that era.
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