Muzeum Marynarki Wojennej, Naval museum at Kościuszko Square, Gdynia, Poland.
Muzeum Marynarki Wojennej is a naval museum located at Kosciuszko Square in Gdynia and houses weapons, ship models, and military equipment spanning multiple periods. The collection shows how maritime technology and naval practices evolved over the centuries.
The museum was founded in 1953 and initially operated from a pre-war villa near the city beach. It later relocated to its present site at Kosciuszko Square where it continues to function today.
The museum displays the importance of seafaring to Poland through exhibits showing vessels, weapons, and military equipment from different eras. Visitors can see how central maritime power has been to the country's story and progress.
The museum sits on a public square in the city center and is easy to locate and reach without much difficulty. A typical visit lasts between one and two hours depending on your interest in the various exhibits.
A highlight of the museum is the warship ORP Błyskawica, a destroyer from World War II that remained active throughout the entire conflict. This vessel stands out as the only preserved warship to have served continuously from the war's beginning to end.
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