National Museum in Gdańsk

National Museum in Gdańsk (Muzeum Narodowe w Gdańsku) is the principal state museum in Gdańsk, Poland, responsible for preserving and exhibiting the region’s art and material culture. Its collections focus on medieval and modern art connected to Gdańsk and the Pomeranian region.

Displayed holdings include paintings, sculptures, and applied arts with a regional emphasis, and the museum runs rotating temporary exhibitions and educational programming. The institution is a key centre for research on local artistic heritage and conservation of historic works.

The museum traces its institutional development to civic and regional collecting efforts that were formalized under the Polish state; its collections have been expanded through acquisitions and donations. It plays a central role in exhibiting Pomeranian art and artefacts from the city’s civic and mercantile past.

Situated in the city of Gdańsk in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, the museum’s sites are located close to the city’s historic Old Town and waterfront.

How to Get to National Museum in Gdańsk #

The museum comprises multiple sites across Gdańsk. The main offices and some principal collections are near Targ Węglowy (coal market) in the Old Town; from Gdańsk Główny train station it’s a 15-20 minute walk or a short tram ride (lines 2, 6 and others) to the Motława riverfront. Check the main website for specific branch addresses and combined ticket options.

Tips for Visiting National Museum in Gdańsk #

Buy a combined ticket if planning to visit multiple branches of the National Museum in Gdańsk - it often covers nearby historic houses.
Look for the ship models and amber displays; Gdańsk's amber room is smaller than some expect but rich in local craft details.
Visit the museum's branch at the Uphagen House (Dom Uphagena) to see period interiors often missed by casual visitors.

Best Time to Visit National Museum in Gdańsk #

The museum can be visited year-round; spring and autumn are best for avoiding cruise-ship crowds in Gdańsk's old town.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

June-August · 15-25°C

Pleasant weather but higher tourist numbers; pair a museum visit with a walk along the Motława River.

Spring/Autumn (Apr-May, Sep-Oct)

April-May, September-October · 5-15°C

Fewer crowds and museum programming often aligns with academic semesters.

Weather & Climate near National Museum in Gdańsk #

Climate

National Museum 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 -4°C to 22°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 -4°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-4° – 1°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

5.0 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

4.7 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

4.6 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 2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

4.3 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° – 20°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°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 Cool

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° – 22°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

3.7 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 12°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

4.4 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

4.8 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

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.1h daylight

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