Muzeum Kaszubskie im. Franciszka Tredera w Kartuzach

Muzeum Kaszubskie im. Franciszka Tredera in Kartuzy is a regional museum dedicated to Kashubian history and heritage. The collections span several exhibition spaces filled with traditional objects, folk art, and items that document local ways of living and making.

The institution began after Polish independence with a collection of traditional objects reflecting Kashubian heritage. It moved to its current location where it developed into a major center for preserving local knowledge and regional traditions.

The displays feature Kashubian handicrafts and everyday objects that reveal how this community created and used items in their daily lives. You can see traditional clothing and local musical instruments alongside examples of regional customs that remain part of local identity today.

The museum welcomes visitors during regular weekday hours and extended weekend hours that shift with the seasons. Visiting on a weekday morning usually offers a quieter experience where you can take your time exploring the displays.

The building itself has a striking past, having served as a place where local people faced hardship during the communist era. Today this difficult history contrasts sharply with its current purpose as a center for cultural memory and learning.

Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Friday 08:00-16:00; Saturday 08:00-15:00; Sunday off; May, June, September: Sunday 10:00-14:00; July, August: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-18:00; July, August: Saturday, Sunday 09:00-17:00

GPS coordinates: 54.32936,18.20412

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23