Ratusz Głównego Miasta

About the museum

The Ratusz Głównego Miasta (Main Town Hall) stands at the junction of ul. Długa and Długi Targ. Its origins go back to the late Middle Ages, and from the mid-14th century until 1921 it was the seat of the city authorities. The Gothic-Renaissance building preserves one of the most beautiful Renaissance halls in Northern Europe, and from the 80-metre tower there is a panoramic view of Gdańsk in summer.

The Town Hall is a branch of the Muzeum Gdańska, which manages many sites in the city: Dwór Artusa (Artus Court), Dom Uphagena (Uphagen House), the Muzeum Bursztynu (Amber Museum), the Muzeum Poczty Polskiej (Museum of the Polish Post), the Muzeum Nauki Gdańskiej (Gdańsk Science Museum), the Zespół Przedbramia (Przedbramie complex), Wartownia nr 1 na Westerplatte (Guardhouse No. 1 on Westerplatte), Twierdza Wisłoujście (Wisłoujście Fortress) and the Kuźnia Wodna in Oliwa (Water Forge in Oliwa).

In the Town Hall you can see, among others, the Wielka Sala Wety, the Sala Czerwona (Red Hall) with the painting “Apoteoza Gdańska” (Apotheosis of Gdańsk), the Kamlaria and an exhibition recreating a Gdańsk street, as well as the oldest doors in Gdańsk, dungeons and hidden passages. The Galeria Palowa is also open to visitors.

Highlights

• Red Hall with the painting “Apoteoza Gdańska”, one of the museum’s most valuable monuments
• One of the most beautiful Renaissance halls in Northern Europe
• Wielka Sala Wety, the Kamlaria and an exhibition recreating a Gdańsk street
• The oldest doors in Gdańsk, dungeons and hidden passages
• In summer, a viewing tower with a panorama of the city

Permanent exhibition

• Wnętrza Ratusza Głównego Miasta – Guided tour of the historic halls: the Wielka Sala Wety, the Sala Czerwona with the painting “Apoteoza Gdańska”, the Kamlaria, and the exhibition recreating a Gdańsk street.

Founded

1970

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Monday – free admission.

The prices apply to the Ratusz Głównego Miasta; other branches of the Muzeum Gdańska have their own price lists. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office or online.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description

The Galeria Palowa is fully accessible to wheelchair users; some halls on higher floors are also accessible, but this requires prior arrangement. The only lift is in the museum offices and takes you to all levels of the halls except the viewing tower; you need to contact the Accessibility Coordinator 2–3 days in advance. One ticket desk has an induction loop. In the Sień Dolna (Lower Hall) there is a tactile graphic of the entrance with audio description, and descriptions in easy-to-read text are available. Walking frames, crutches, a rehabilitation wheelchair, noise-cancelling headphones, magnifying glasses and stress balls can be borrowed. Accessibility coordinator: dostepnosc@muzeumgdansk.pl.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Getting there & parking

The Town Hall stands at the junction of ul. Długa and Długi Targ.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Weddings / ceremonies

Muzeum Gdańska offers hire of spaces, weddings, photo shoots and carillon concerts.

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