National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk — Attraction in Gdansk

We had a great time visiting the National Maritime Museum. The experience started with exploring the SS Sołdek, a beautifully preserved coal and ore freighter that was the first ocean-going ship built in post-war Poland. Walking through the engine room and crew quarters gave us a sense of what life at sea is like. After crossing the Motława River on a small ferry (which was fun in itself), we continued our visit to the main museum building located in the historic granaries. The exhibitions were incredibly well-organized, featuring ships, models, and maritime artifacts from around the world. We especially enjoyed the displays about Polish maritime history, old navigation tools, and the fascinating section on traditional boats used by various cultures. To top it all off, we had lunch at the museum's rooftop restaurant. The food was great, and the views over the river and the Gdańsk Old Town were stunning—worth a stop, even if you're just passing by. Whether you're into ships or history or just want a unique museum experience, this place is a must-see in Gdańsk.

We were impressed by the extensive exhibits and the museum's impressive size. It's an ideal destination for a rainy day in Gdańsk, offering a wealth of discoveries. The maritime paintings charmed us, and the opportunity to board the SS Sołdek added a unique touch to our visit. The museum is also affordable, making it accessible to a wide range of explorers. However, we noticed that several exhibits lacked English translations, which could pose challenges for international visitors. Additionally, some displays appeared outdated and could benefit from modernization to enhance engagement. Despite these points, the museum offers a comprehensive look into Poland's maritime history and is well worth a visit, especially for those with an interest in...

They have many things to exhibit, and the objects are arranged in a tidy manner, it seems that someone worked hard with it.

But there are no English subtitles upstairs, only downstairs, so when I got upstairs, I was only able to view the exhibited objects and images, I didn't understand the subtitles any more.

Also, even though the exhibition is tidy, it's a passive collection, not interactive enough. There were only 2-3 such stations where you could do something interactive. It reflects such a paradigm of museums that was dominant 1-2 decades ago in Hungary, but has been outdated here since then.

Furthermore, it's very tiring to STAND for many hours. Museums, including this one, should think about providing sitting facilities for visitors, because after a few hours of standing in front of the exhibitions, even a healthy young person receives such a foot pain that they would willingly run away from the...

We visited this morning and asked if it was possible to buy a combined ticket for both the ship and the crane. The lady at the ticket desk told us it was 44 zloty per person, confirming that it was indeed possible. However, when we went to enter the crane, they told us the ticket wasn’t valid, but was actually for another museum – the granary – which we weren’t interested in and had never asked about. What a rip-off! Furthermore, when we showed our disability card, the same lady at the desk didn’t inform us of the reduced price we should have paid, but instead directly asked for card payment.

Inside the museum – terrible. At least at the start, there’s no indication of where the visit begins, except for a sign telling you to go upstairs… except you actually have to go downstairs first. On top of that, most of the exhibit descriptions are only in Polish. A really bad experience – the ship was the only...