Muzeum Kryminalistyki w Gdańsku
University museum of forensics at the University of Gdańsk, with weapons, tools of crime and documentation of well-known cases; temporarily closed at present.
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About the museum
The Museum of Forensics of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk was created from a collection gathered over more than thirty years at the university’s forensics laboratory, and it is the only institution of its kind in Poland. Initially the collections were in the Prison Tower and Torture Chamber at Targ Węglowy in Gdańsk, where the laboratory was housed, and in 2001 they were moved to the new building of the Faculty of Law and Administration. Most of the collection was gathered by Jerzy Wnorowski, the first head of the forensics laboratory, with the help of staff of the forensic laboratory of the Voivodeship Police Headquarters in Gdańsk.
The collection includes weapons and ammunition (historical, sport, gas, alarm, signal and pneumatic), edged weapons, objects for electric incapacitation, homemade weapons, military equipment and police uniforms. Also shown are items related to forensics and documentation of well-known cases, forensic photographs, burglars’ tools, equipment for securing traces at the scene and for measuring speed, counterfeit banknotes and objects confiscated from inmates. Part of the collections concerns the serial killer and rapist Paweł Tuchlin, known as ‘Skorpion’ (Scorpion).
The museum is open only to adults because of the nature of the exhibits and photographs. According to information available in the catalogues, it is currently temporarily closed.
Highlights
- Collections of weapons, ammunition and police equipment
- Forensic documentation and photographs of well-known cases
- Tools of criminals and equipment for securing traces
- Part of the collection concerns Paweł Tuchlin, ‘Skorpion’
- The only university museum of this type in Poland
Permanent exhibition
- Zbiory Muzeum Kryminalistyki – Permanent exhibition with weapons and ammunition, forensic equipment, documentation of well-known cases and objects from crime scenes; currently not accessible.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Uniwersytet Gdański, Wydział Prawa i Administracji
- Director
- Sławomir Steinborn
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
According to the catalogue of university museums, admission is free of charge.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Not suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 18+
Because of the nature of the exhibits, the museum is intended for adults.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum is intended for adults because of the nature of the exhibits and the photographic exhibitions. |
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