The Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk is an extraordinary place where history comes to life, provoking deep reflection and contemplation. This is an institution whose goal is to show the full picture of the tragic events of World War II. The museum was opened in 2017 and is located at Plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1 in Gdańsk.
The museum is open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
W tym artykule przedstawimy możliwe drogi dojazdu, informacje o parkingach oraz dostępnych środkach transportu publicznego.
How to get to the Museum of the Second World War
If you are planning to travel to the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk by car or train, here are quick directions for getting there from both Warsaw and Krakow.
From Warsaw to Gdańsk
The journey from Warsaw to Gdańsk by car takes on average about 3.5 to 4 hours, using the A2 motorway. Heading north, passing through Łowicz, Włocławek and Toruń, then use the navigation to easily reach the Museum.
If you prefer to travel by train, this is also a great option. The duration of the trip can range from 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the connection chosen. Gdańsk Główny is usually the preferred choice as it has excellent public transport connections, making traveling to the Second World War Museum easy.
From Krakow to Gdańsk
For travelers from Krakow, the route along the A4 motorway north takes on average about 6-7 hours. Follow the route, passing Katowice, Łódź and Toruń. Once you reach Gdańsk, follow the road signs to the center and then use the navigation to reach the Museum of the Second World War.
If you choose to travel by train, the destination station Gdańsk Główny is also the best choice. The duration of the journey is from 4.5 to 7 hours depending on the connection chosen.
Parking lots in the vicinity of the Museum
The Museum of the Second World War offers its guests an underground parking lot that can accommodate 142 vehicles. Entrance to the parking lot is possible from Wałowa Street. People who visit the Museum on the basis of a purchased entry ticket to the main exhibition have the opportunity to use the parking lot free of charge for the first half an hour, each subsequent hour of parking is charged additionally and amounts to PLN 10.
It is worth remembering that there is a paid parking zone in the immediate vicinity of the Museum. When parking on nearby streets, be sure to pay the appropriate fee to avoid possible problems with parking regulations.
An additional choice is Parking Centrum, located at ul. Podwale Grodzkie 6, approximately 1,100 meters from the museum. The price list for parking in this parking lot is as follows: 1 hour – PLN 5; 1 day (over 6 hours) – PLN 30.
Public transport
If you prefer to use public transport, Gdańsk offers you an extensive tram and bus network, making it easier to reach the Museum of the Second World War.
From the Gdańsk Główny stop, you can use bus lines 130 and 208, which will easily take you to the Museum. Tram lines 3, 8, 10 from the Dworzec Główny stop lead to the Plac Solidarności stop, 1.3 km away from the Museum of the Second World War.
To make traveling by public transport even easier, you can use the publicly available jakdojade.pl application. This application will show you the most convenient routes and connections, allowing you to reach your destination smoothly.
For those who plan to arrive by their own means of transport, we have provided short directions on how to get there from both Warsaw and Krakow. When visiting the Museum of the Second World War, it is worth considering using the services of a guide. This is the key to a deeper understanding of history. Moreover, a guided tour eliminates logistical worries such as purchasing tickets or organizing a group. This is a chance to fully immerse yourself in history without unnecessary worries.
Let the story become an inspiration for deeper reflection.