Muzeum Narodowe w Szczecinie
Main seat of the National Museum in Szczecin, in the building of 1913 on Wały Chrobrego: Pomeranian art, the Dohrn Collection and collections of African cultures.
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About the museum
The building at Wały Chrobrego 3 was designed by Wilhelm Meyer-Schwartau as the central building of the Oder-side complex of the former Tarasy Hakena (Haken Terraces). It opened in 1913 and until the end of the Second World War housed the City Museum, which displayed archaeological and ethnographic collections as well as Pomeranian and European art.
After 1945 the building continued to serve museum purposes. At first it belonged to the West Pomeranian Museum; since 1970 it has been the seat of the National Museum in Szczecin. The building is counted among the most imposing museum buildings in Poland.
Visitors can see, among other things, exhibitions devoted to medieval art in Pomerania and to art of the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as the Szczecin Dohrn Collection with reconstructions of antique bronze statues. A separate, large section is devoted to non-European cultures, including African masks, dolls and models of Lobi and Somba homesteads – one of the largest collections of this kind in the country.
In 2026 renovation works are under way in the building, and the observation tower at Wały Chrobrego 3 is closed.
Highlights
- The Dohrn Collection – the largest set in Europe of reconstructions of famous antique bronze statues
- Exhibition “Mysterium of Light” on medieval art in Pomerania
- Exhibition “Hidden Meanings” on Pomeranian art of the 16th and 17th centuries
- Collections of non-European cultures, including African dolls, masks and the Lobi and Somba homesteads
- Representative building of 1913 on Wały Chrobrego
Permanent exhibitions
- Antyczne korzenie Europy. Szczecińska kolekcja Dohrnów – The exhibition presents the largest collection in Europe of reconstructions of famous antique bronze statues, complemented by ancient ceramics.
- Misterium Światła. Sztuka średniowieczna na Pomorzu – The exhibition shows the medieval art of historical Pomerania from the 12th century until the adoption of the Reformation in 1534.
- Ukryte znaczenia. Sztuka na Pomorzu w XVI i XVII wieku – This exhibition is devoted to the art of Pomerania in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Founded
- 1945
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 12 złpensioners, people receiving disability pensions, people over 65, people with disabilities and their carers, teachers, pupils, students, doctoral students, veterans, holders of the Szczecin Tourist Card and holders of the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 visit the permanent and temporary exhibitions free of charge. |
| Groups | –Guided tour by a museum employee: up to 10 people PLN 60, more than 10 people PLN 100 (plus admission ticket). |
| Families | –Family ticket for parents with children up to the age of 16: the parents pay the reduced ticket price. |
| Temporary exhibitions (Wały Chrobrego 3) | 15 złReduced ticket PLN 8. |
| Combined ticket – permanent and temporary exhibitions | 30 złReduced ticket PLN 15. |
| All branches, permanent exhibitions (valid 3 days) | 65 złReduced ticket PLN 40; annual ticket PLN 250. |
| West Pomeranian or Szczecin Family or Senior Card | 5 zł |
Free admission: every Saturday (permanent exhibitions)
The ticket price covers a single entry to the building. During the winter school holidays in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, a ticket for PLN 1 applies to pupils and students up to the age of 26 and to seniors. The observation tower is closed in 2026.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
There are two wide steps in front of the entrance. Because of the renovation, the route to the accessible toilets on the first floor leads through the exhibition rooms and may be difficult; staff inform visitors of this before tickets are purchased. Four parking spaces for people with disabilities are located in front of the building at ul. Wały Chrobrego 4, about 150 m from the entrance. The museum has no induction loops at the ticket offices or information points. Tours with a Polish Sign Language interpreter are possible by prior arrangement, for an additional fee.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum runs children’s academies (the Brzdąc, Maluch, Junior and Gryf academies; PLN 15–20), art workshops (PLN 20) and birthday parties at the museum (PLN 250 plus PLN 15 per person, maximum 20 people).
Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking
Address for navigation: Wały Chrobrego 3, 70-500 Szczecin. Parking spaces for people with disabilities are located in front of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship Office (ul. Wały Chrobrego 4).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Space in the building at Wały Chrobrego 3 can be rented for a conference, concert or cocktail reception. Contact: Department of Promotion and Publications, tel. +48 91 431 52 15.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours by a museum employee are ordered in accordance with the visiting regulations. Schools and kindergartens can book museum lessons (PLN 15 per person) and workshops (PLN 20 per person); supervisors enter free of charge. |
