Muzeum Poczty Polskiej w Gdańsku
Museum in the former building of Polish Post Office No. 1, commemorating its defence on 1 September 1939 and the life of Poles in the Free City of Gdańsk.
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About the museum
The Museum of the Polish Post in Gdańsk was established in 1979 as a branch of the Museum of Post and Telecommunications in Wrocław; since 2003 it has been a branch of the Museum of Gdańsk. It is housed in the building of the Polish Post and Telegraph Office No. 1 in the Free City of Gdańsk, a symbol of Polishness and the place where the Second World War began on 1 September 1939.
The museum collects documents, iconography and memorabilia connected with the defence of the post office, the fate of the defenders and their families, and the life and activity of Poles in the Free City of Gdańsk. The mission of the institution is to preserve the memory of this defence as a symbol of resistance to Hitler’s terror.
After the reconstruction of the museum it was opened to visitors on 5 October 2026; the new exhibition includes areas that were previously inaccessible and has solutions that make access easier for people with special needs. The exhibition shows the course of the battle, the fate of the defenders shot by the Germans, the everyday life of the Polish community and the former work of the post office.
Key themes
- Exhibition on the defence of the Polish Post in Gdańsk on 1 September 1939
- Photographs, documents, the equipment of the post office and the personal belongings of the defenders
- Everyday life of Poles in the Free City of Gdańsk and the history of the post office
- New exhibition opened on 5 October 2026 after reconstruction
- Self-guided app with audio description and materials in Polish Sign Language (PJM)
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała Muzeum Poczty Polskiej – The story of the defence of the post office on 1 September 1939, the fate of the defenders and the life of Poles in the Free City of Gdańsk, with photographs, documents and personal belongings.
- Founded
- 1844
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 15 zł |
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| Reduced | 10 złpupils, students, pensioners and people receiving disability pensions, on presentation of a valid card. |
| Seniors | 10 złPensioners and people receiving disability pensions. |
| Students & apprentices | 10 zł |
| Families | 38 złFamily ticket for a maximum of two adults and six children (up to 8 people, children under 18). |
| 90-day pass (standard) | 160 złReduced PLN 110; covers the branches of the Museum of Gdańsk. |
Free admission: Monday – free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description
The museum is accessible to wheelchair users; the lift entrance is at the back of the building from the courtyard, and a video intercom operates at the entrance. The ticket counter has an induction loop, and the cinema hall has a loop system. Three tactile plans of the building are located at the main entrance, the courtyard entrance and the entrance to the cellar. The mobile app offers routes in Polish and English, audio description and materials in Polish Sign Language. The branch has a toilet adapted for people with disabilities; a walker, crutches, noise-cancelling headphones, magnifiers and stress balls can be borrowed.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Family ticket | 38 zł · Family ticket for a maximum of two adults and six children (up to 8 people, children under 18). |
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The exhibition deals with difficult themes – minors may visit it only with a parent or legal guardian.
Getting there & parking
The entrance to the lift and the entrance for wheelchairs is from the courtyard at the back of the building.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (PL, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash is allowed; photo sessions must be reported five days in advance. |
| Good to know | A visit with a certified guide can be ordered in advance (+48 789 449 664, in Polish). Information about the museum is also available in Easy-to-Read text and in Polish Sign Language. |
