Muzeum Historii Szczecina
Branch of the National Museum in the Gothic Old Town Hall, with exhibitions on the history and culture of Szczecin from earliest times to the end of the 20th century.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Historii Szczecina is housed in the Gothic Old Town Hall (Ratusz Staromiejski), whose origins go back to the middle of the 13th century. The star vaults in the cellar date from the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries and are attributed to Heinrich Brunsberg. The building suffered during the sieges in the Swedish period, and at the beginning of the 18th century it was rebuilt in the Baroque style. Until 1879 it was the seat of the city authorities.
The town hall was destroyed in the Second World War. It was one of the few monuments selected for reconstruction after the war, and the work was completed in 1975, after which it was handed over to the museum.
The permanent exhibitions present the history and culture of Szczecin from the earliest times, illustrated by archaeological finds, through the Ducal, Swedish, Prussian and German periods, up to the post-war Polish period and the end of the 20th century. In front of the building stands the sculpture “Wielki łuk” (Great Arch) (1991) by Bernhard Heiliger, on loan from the Bernhard Heiliger Foundation in Berlin.
Highlights
- Gothic Old Town Hall with star vaults in the cellar
- Exhibitions on the history of Szczecin from earliest times to the end of the 20th century
- Archaeological finds illustrating the beginnings of the city
- Sculpture “Wielki łuk” (Great Arch) by Bernhard Heiliger in front of the building
Permanent exhibition
- Dzieje i kultura Szczecina – Permanent exhibitions present the history of Szczecin from earliest times through the Ducal, Swedish, Prussian and German periods to the end of the 20th century.
- Operated by
- Muzeum Narodowe w Szczecinie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 12 złseniors, people with disabilities and their carers, teachers, pupils, students and doctoral students, war veterans and other eligible persons (for temporary exhibitions) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children up to age 7 enter free. |
| Groups | –A guided tour by a museum employee costs PLN 60 for a group of up to 10 people and PLN 100 for larger groups, plus admission tickets. |
| Families | –Parents visiting the museum with children up to age 16 pay the concession ticket price. |
| Temporary exhibitions – standard | 15 złConcession PLN 8. |
| Permanent and temporary exhibitions – standard | 30 złConcession PLN 15. |
| Ticket for all branches for the permanent exhibitions (valid for 3 days) – standard | 65 złConcession PLN 40. |
| Annual ticket for all branches | 250 zł |
| West Pomeranian or Szczecin Family Card or Senior Card | 5 zł |
Free admission: Saturday – free admission to the permanent exhibitions in Szczecin (excluding temporary exhibitions and the observation tower).
Admission is free for, among others, children up to age 7, members of ICOM and ICOMOS, holders of the Karta Polaka, war veterans and staff of registered museums. During the winter holidays a PLN 1 ticket applies in the voivodeship.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum publishes details of accessibility in its accessibility statement on muzeum.szczecin.pl.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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Parents visiting the museum with children up to age 16 pay the concession ticket price; children up to age 7 enter free.
Getting there & parking
The branch is located in the Old Town Hall at ul. Księcia Mściwoja II in Szczecin’s Old Town.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum runs an online shop (sklep.muzeum.szczecin.pl). No information is given on a shop at this branch.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum organises museum lessons and workshops (an educational guide is available on the museum’s website). Tickets are bought at the ticket office of the branch. |
