Muzeum Morskiego Dywizjonu Lotniczego w Pucku

About the museum

The Muzeum Morskiego Dywizjonu Lotniczego (Museum of the Naval Air Squadron) began operating on 1 September 2014 on the initiative of the Stowarzyszenie Historyczne Morskiego Dywizjonu Lotniczego w Pucku (Historical Association of the Naval Air Squadron in Puck). It is housed in the former radio station building of the squadron. The collections are based on the collection of Tadeusz Stankiewicz and other enthusiasts of history, and a replica of a seaplane stands on the square by the museum.

The exhibition tells the story of the Puck naval aviation base. The first naval aviation base was set up in Puck on 1 July 1920, and the squadron was stationed here until 1939. Pilots for the fleet were trained here on seaplanes of German, French and Polish types, and the squadron watched the coast and reported ship movements. The first commander, until 1922, was Wiktoryn Kaczyński, and the most frequently remembered is Edward Szystowski, who was killed during the bombing on 1 September 1939. The museum displays military souvenirs, photographs and visualisations of old aircraft.

Highlights

• History of the Puck Naval Air Squadron in 1920–1939
• Military souvenirs and old photographs
• Visualisations of naval aircraft
• Replica of a seaplane by the museum
• Former radio station of the squadron as the museum’s seat

Permanent exhibition

• Dzieje Morskiego Dywizjonu Lotniczego – The exhibition presents the history of the Puck naval aviation base in 1920–1939, based on souvenirs, photographs and visualisations of aircraft.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Stowarzyszenie Historyczne Morskiego Dywizjonu Lotniczego w Pucku

Admission & discounts

Ticket prices apply in the season from 1 June to 30 September. Guided tours in Polish and English are free of charge.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is opposite the Urząd Gminy Puck (Puck Commune Office) at ul. 10 Lutego 36.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum sells albums, the brochure “Historie Puckie” (Puck Stories), postcards, commemorative coins and reprints of aircraft paintings.

Events & venue rental

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