Amber has been associated with the Baltic region in a special way as its resources can be found here. What is more, there are also some historical connections seeing that before the war there was the West-Prussia Provincial Museum in Zielona Brama which possessed the greatest natural collection of amber in the world. However, mainly thanks to its present actions, Gdańsk has been considered to be the world capital of amber.

The 'Roads to Freedom' exhibition concentrates on the history of Poland during the 1956- 1989 years. 'Solidarność', a political and social movement, was originated on the area of the former Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk in 1980. This movement made the Polish society hope for independence.

The museum of Stutthof in Sztutowo was established as a result of an initiative of the Council for Commemoration of Struggle and Martyrdom and by a resolution passed by the District Council of Gdańsk on 12 March, 1962. Since 1 April, 1966 the museum has been directly subordinated to the Museum Department of the Ministry of Culture and Arts.

The Arch-cathedral St. Mary's Church, often called »the crown of Gdańsk«, astonishes us with its enormity. Its huge walls and towers can be seen high above the city and its surroundings. It was constructed over the years 1243 – 1502. The nave is 105 metre long. Its roof is covered with over 8 thousand square metres of red ceramic roofing tiles.

27 May 1983 'Dar Pomorza' (Gift of Pomerania), one of the best maintained ships in the world, started the new stage of its history as a museum- ship and became a monument and symbol of Polish marine traditions and pursuits.
It has been moored at a wharfside in the port of Gdańsk. Tourists start the journey inside the ship by watching a special exhibition telling the ship’s story and then by walking around the most interesting rooms. Visitors can see the midship (where the trainees used to live), engine room, sail storage, officer wardroom, the commander’s rooms, chart room, galley as well as the upper decks. Every year the Gift of Pomerania is visited by over 100 000 people.

Since many years our family has been sharing one passion – the passion for Volkswagen oldtimers. In the course of time we have set up a collection of over 30 iconic vehicles (classic VW Beetles, Hippie Vans, etc). With joint efforts and the help of other Oldtimer Friends, out of the once small collection, grew GALERIA PĘPOWO – the only Volkswagen Museum in Pomerania and the biggest one in Poland!

Westerplatte, a peninsula at an estuary of the Dead Vistula into the Bay of Gdańsk (northern Poland). Westerplatte was formed around the XV century as an island in consequence of excessive embedding of river sediments at an estuary of the Leniwka River. In the second half of the XIX century the island joined the land and formed a peninsula called Westerplatte. From 1 September 1939 the Polish forces (defenders) spent the whole week fighting fiercely against German aggressors that wanted to take control over this headland.

The Main Building – The National Museum Section of the Old Art has its location in a former late Gothic Franciscan monastery adapted to the museum needs during 1867 – 1871 thanks to the city authorities, culture circles and a great lover of the Ancient Times, a sculptor - Rudolph Freitag (1805- 1890)…

It is the oldest Arthus Court preserved in the world. Its name has originated from the legendary king of Celts, Arthur, living in Great Britain in the VI century. Initially, the knights’ meetings at the round table took place outdoors. They were often held in conquered countries with the intention of celebrating the victory of England.

The Polish Maritime Museum dates back to 1958 when the Museum’s Friends Association was established. On the initiative of the Association and the later head of the museum, Przemysław Smolarek (Phd), an exhibition entitled "From a paddle to a nuclear drive"… was opened in the Dwór Artusa (Arthur’s Court).

TEODORA AND IZYDOR GULGOWSKI KASHUBIAN ETHNOGRAPHIC PARK MUSEUM AT WDZYDZE KISZEWSKIE

The Museum is located 16 km from Kościerzyna and 72 from Gdańsk on the territory of WDZYDZE LANDSCAPE PARK

The first open air museum at Wdzydze Kiszewskie was organised in 1906. It was housed in an 18th century arcaded house purchased from a local farmer. Final foundation foresees transfer of about 80 objects.

In consequence of war actions, most of the granaries in Gdańsk were destroyed. The walls of three of them were preserved on Ołowianka Island and, after their reconstruction in 1985, they became the main exhibition area for the Polish Maritime Museum. The oldest one is the Gothic ''Oliwski'' granary which was called 'Klasztorny' (Closter) until 1677.

It is a long brick basilica (107 m) with a transept and a bypass around the presbytery. It was constructed in stages during the Romanesque and Romanesque – Gothic period (XIII c.) as well as in the Gothic period (the second half of XIV c.). The Oliwa Cathedral is perhaps best known for its massive, yet splendid rococo organ used in organ concerts during the summer season.

The oldest sources mentioning the Żuraw as wooden port crane equipment date from 1367. Its present look refers to the image of the middle of the 15th century. The first wooden crane totally burnt down as a result of the 1442 fire. A new crane was built in the years 1442-1444. The crane had a defence function. It consisted of two brick towers with a wooden lifting mechanism installed in between.

'Sołdek' is the first ocean-going vessel put into operation in the history of the Polish shipyard industry. She was designed by a team of Polish engineers under the leadership of Henryk Giełdzik, (M.Sc.) and built in Gdańsk Shipyard, established on 19 October 1947…

The museum is situated in a complex of buildings by the Motława River among the following streets: Mariacka, Dziana, Mydlarska and Długie Pobrzeże – that is in the heart of the Old Town. That is why you have to reach the museum on foot (it is not possible to go there by car or by bus). The entrance is in Mariacka street. …

The main seat of the Museum of the History of the City of Gdańsk. is located in the Town Hall of the Main City. This Gothic and Renaissance building situated at the meeting point of Długa and Długiego Targu streets, dominates over the Royal Road view, the most representative area of this monumental part of the city.

The Gdańsk branch of the Polish Post Office and Telecommunication Museum was set up on the 40th anniversary of the Hitler’s aggression against Poland on 1 September 1979. Since 1994 ‘poetry evenings’ and temporary exhibitions as well as various ‘concerts’ have been organized there – information regarding the events is available in regional media. At present visitors can sightsee four chambers.

The Uphagen House is the only bourgeois townhouse reconstructed, together with its interior, in Gdańsk. The numerous historic disasters have had a serious influence over this city and the enormous destruction during the last war changed the city for ever. Nevertheless, the Uphagen House is a special place combining the past of the city with its present.

The Museum of Technology has exceptionally rich traditions dating back to the XIX century. It is closely connected with the activity of the Museum of Industry and Agriculture established in 1875 which played a significant role in culture, knowledge, technology and even the economic life of Poland at that time – until Poland regained its independence.

The Abbots’ Palace, a pearl of the XVII century architecture, is situated in the heart of the Oliwa park. Its value has been emphasized by the beauty of its natural surroundings. In the Musical Hall we can listen to concerts the atmosphere of which stays in music lovers’ memory for a long time.

The beginning of the Ethnographic Department was established beside the Pomeranian Museum in Gdańsk as early as over the 1946-1952 years. In 1979 the Ethnographic Department became the Section of the National Museum in Gdańsk. Since 1988 the historic Abbots’ Granary, dating back to 1723, has been the main building of this Section.

The Sopot Museum was established in 2001. The original condition of the building, taking its new museum functions into consideration, was restored within the works realized during the years 2001-2006. The representational rooms on the ground floor of the villa show the permanent exhibition of the historic interiors,…

This archaeological heritage park presents permanent elements of reconstructed building development of the medieval settlement (grodzisko) such as: a gate, a piece of shaft, huts, dugouts and animal farmsteads. Here the visitors have a unique possibility to become acquainted with the results of research carried out by the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk.

This museum organizes exhibitions of works by artists from the past, reviews of the creation of contemporary Polish and foreign artists, often in cooperation with various artistic unions and organizations…

Polish Navy ship 'Błyskawica' is one of the best known ships of the Polish Navy.
This is the only Polish Navy ship honoured with the highest military decoration - the Gold Cross of the Virtuti Militari Order. At present it is used as a museum ship. Numerous books and articles have been devoted to this ship.

Polish Navy Museum is the oldest and the only institution of this kind in Poland dealing only with the history of Polish armament on the sea.

Museum of Amber Inclusions was established on 1 June 1998 as a workroom at the Department of Invertebrate Zoology of the University of Gdansk . The initiator of the museum was professor Ryszard Szadziewski supported by the circles of amber lovers in Gdańsk...

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'Since the youngest age I have been interested in technological culture monuments and especially in old motorcycles and cars.' - the museum has been established by an amateur and collector of these monumental machines …

The Sea Fisheries Museum was opened on Sunday beside the Żeromski house in Orłowo. On the area of four hundred square metres we can see various exhibits dating back to a number of periods. They are e.g. old boats, wooden paddles, nets, buoys, hoists and tools illustrating the history of fishery and settlement in Pomerania ...