Museum of Gdańsk - Main Town Hall

Minor museum inside the.old town hall full of history. Notice the impressive oak wood stair from the entrance hall. So beautiful. In the next room, you will find a beautiful room that was previously the city council hall. The ceiling is covered with detailed paintings telling a history. The displays are a good mix of art, silverware and in the end the museum has reconstructed old stores and small rooms with real things from the time in question. The tower was closed because of the winter season. We knew that in advance. Go there on a Monday, where many of the minor city museums are free.

A lovely little museum located right in the heart of the town. The rooms are thoughtfully arranged and beautifully tell the story of the city. Also, entry is free on Mondays 😉

A very interesting museum of the Main Town Hall in Gdańsk. You can admire beautifully decorated ceilings in one of the rooms, as well as paintings, antique furniture, and several photos showing the destruction of Gdańsk during World War II. The museum also presents what life was like in the Free City of Gdańsk. Highly recommended! * Admission is free every Monday.*

One of the most beautiful museum in Gdansk. It tells you about the decision maker of the last centuries until ww2. They follow strong policies which shows up at the wall and the roof, clear messages and guidelines such as justice, self-awareness, ans rules to carry about each other. The best artists of Gdansk have transfer them into beautiful artwork like colorful paintings and pittoresk statues. I’m not kidding when I say these policies are the guarantee for prosperity and freedom. I wish all of our global leaders would follow these rules today…

Wonderful museum documenting local history. Definitely take the audio tour for a small additional fee, it's a great way to view the exhibit. This building had been the town hall for Gdansk for centuries, and is stuffed to the brim with fascinating history. There's also a viewing tower with a gorgeous view that's definitely worth conquering the stairs!

Main Town Hall and the Museum of Gdansk are effectively the same location inside the same building. If you can purchase tickets beforehand, I would. There was a line outside the building when I went before opening. It is worth the wait. Once inside, the rooms are overwhelmingly beautiful. The first room I entered were large portraits of Kings from yesteryear and an enormous tapestry on the wall, with large beams on the ceilings. Then you enter the next room with a tapestry on the celing and a beautiful wooden spiral staircase in the corner. Follow out of the ornate doorway and into a room with artwork on the ceiling and a golden decorated fireplace large enough to walk in. Spend time in this room, it's stupendous! Then you enter all white rooms that house another beautiful fireplace, artwork, books, silverware and crowns. This Town Hall/Museum has many levels and I recommend seeing them all. You can also see the large room with a wooden ceiling and beautiful furniture, to a room of bells. The upward levels take you to the Tower access. Please check with the ticket counter to see if it's open. Sometimes winter weather will prevent access due to snow and ice. There's a cafe, with ample seating, and a very small giftshop. I strongly recommend but please check hours because it's not open everyday, Ticket prices are fair and worth it.

Great View, but Be Ready for Waiting and Lots of Stairs The museum is free to enter on Mondays, which is a big plus, but expect longer waiting times—especially if you want to go up the tower. It’s important to note that there are two separate tickets: one for the museum and another one for the tower. Tower access is charged separately even on Mondays (20 PLN), and you can buy the ticket right before the entrance. Only 20 people are allowed at the top at the same time, so entry is regulated. The wait can be uncomfortable, especially if the air gets stuffy. The climb itself is manageable, and the view from the top is absolutely worth it. The museum is well done and interesting, but be prepared for a lot of walking and stairs throughout the visit. Definitely worth seeing—just wear comfortable shoes and bring some patience.

A lovely museum explaining history of Gdansk and Poland. Today also a thoughtful temporary exhibition of the polish-german problems in Gdansk at WW2. Recommended visited.