Museum of World War II in Gdańsk

The Museum of World War II in Gdańsk is a national museum in northern Poland dedicated to the global history of the Second World War. The museum building and its main exhibition opened in 2017.

The permanent exhibition presents the war from multiple national and civilian perspectives using original objects, documents, witness testimony and multimedia installations. Galleries cover causes, the course of the war, occupation and civilian experience as well as the war’s aftermath.

The museum was established by the Polish state and developed in the 2000s and 2010s as a major public institution for documenting and interpreting the 1939-1945 conflict. Its public opening took place in 2017 after several years of planning and construction.

It is located in the city of Gdańsk on Poland’s Baltic coast, within the urban area of the city and accessible from Gdańsk’s central districts.

Opening: The museum opened to the public in March 2017 and is run as a national institution focused on World War II.
Exhibition style: Permanent displays combine original artifacts, documents and large-scale multimedia presentations to show civilian and military aspects of the conflict.

How to Get to Museum of World War II in Gdańsk #

The Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Światowej) sits in central Gdańsk near Wały Piastowskie. From Gdańsk Główny railway station (served by regional SKM and long‑distance trains) it is an easy walk of about 1.2 km - roughly 15-20 minutes on foot - or a short taxi ride; local buses and trams also serve the city centre for a quicker hop if preferred.

Tips for Visiting Museum of World War II in Gdańsk #

Buy a timed-entry ticket online in advance to guarantee your slot and avoid queueing at peak times.
Visit right at opening on a weekday or late afternoon to dodge school groups and organized tours that swell the middle of the day.
Set aside at least two to three hours - the museum uses extensive multimedia and layered exhibits, so move steadily through the permanent exhibition before browsing temporary displays.

Best Time to Visit Museum of World War II in Gdańsk #

Best to visit the Museum of World War II in Gdańsk on a weekday morning outside the summer tourist peak to avoid crowds.

Off-peak weekdays

Nov-Mar · Indoor attraction (N/A)

Visiting the Museum of World War II in Gdańsk on weekday mornings outside summer gives shorter lines and a quieter experience.

Summer

Jun-Aug · Indoor attraction (N/A)

Summer brings the highest visitor numbers and school groups-expect busier galleries and longer wait times, especially weekends.

Weather & Climate near Museum of World War II in Gdańsk #

Climate

Museum of World War II in Gdańsk's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (627 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

31°

Warmest Month

-17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-3° – 1°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

5.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-3° – 2°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 6°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

13.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 17°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.9h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

16.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

14.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 13°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

2° – 6°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-1° – 3°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

50 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.1h daylight

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