Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku
Museum in the Gothic castle of the Teutonic Order with guided routes, an armoury, an amber collection and exhibitions of Gothic sculpture.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku (Malbork Castle Museum) was founded on 1 January 1961 as a cultural institution subordinate to the Minister of Culture. It is housed in the medieval castle of the Teutonic Order, which from 1309 was the seat of the Grand Masters. In 1457 the castle passed under the administration of the Polish kings, and after the First Partition in 1772 it came under Prussian rule.
In the 19th and 20th centuries the building was adapted into barracks and warehouses, and was later subjected to major conservation works. The castle was seriously damaged towards the end of the Second World War. Reconstruction and research continue to this day, and one of the exhibitions is devoted to the two-hundred-year history of the building's conservation.
The museum's collections number more than 40,000 objects. They include sculpture, painting and applied arts, as well as an armoury, an amber collection and stained glass. Visitors can see the High Castle (Zamek Wysoki), the Middle Castle (Zamek Średni), the interiors and permanent exhibitions, as well as the castle grounds, moats and defence walls. The museum also runs branches in Kwidzyn and Sztum.
Highlights
- High Castle, Middle Castle and Outer Bailey (Przedzamcze): a Gothic brick castle
- Malbork armoury with European arms from the 11th to the 19th century
- Exhibition “Amber Contexts” (Bursztynowe konteksty)
- Gothic sculpture and stained glass from the museum's collection
- Walking route through the courtyards, walls and the garden of the Grand Masters
Permanent exhibitions
- Zbrojownia malborska. Oręż europejski od XI do XIX wieku – Survey of European arms from the Middle Ages to the 19th century in the castle's armoury.
- „Bursztynowe konteksty” – Exhibition presenting amber products against the background of their historical and cultural contexts.
- Orient – uzbrojenie perskie, indoperskie i tureckie – Exhibition of Persian, Indo-Persian and Turkish weapons.
- Founded
- 1961
- Operated by
- Ministerstwo Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego
- Director
- Janusz Trupinda
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 80 zł |
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| Reduced | 60 złStudents, doctoral students, teachers and educators, supervisors of school and kindergarten groups, people with disabilities and their carers, pensioners and disability pensioners, people over 65 years of age and veterans (Castle Route – Historical). |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free of charge, but must collect a “0” ticket at the museum ticket office. |
| Families | –Family ticket for the Castle Route – Historical (children aged 7–18 with one or two adults): PLN 70 per adult and PLN 60 per child. |
| Walking Route – standard | 35 złCastle grounds, without interiors and exhibitions; approx. 1.5 hours. |
| Walking Route – reduced | 25 zł |
| Walking Route – family ticket (adult) | 35 zł |
| Walking Route – family ticket (child) | 20 zł |
| Combined ticket Malbork and Sztum – standard | 90 złValid for 14 days from the date of entry. |
| Combined ticket Malbork and Sztum – reduced | 65 zł |
| Family Holiday Route (Trasa Rodzinna – Wakacyjna) – standard | 65 złOnly from 28 June to 31 August, Tuesday to Sunday. |
| Family Holiday Route – reduced | 50 zł |
| Malbork Resident Card (Karta Mieszkańca Malborka) or Volunteer Card (Karta Wolontariusza) (Castle and Walking Routes) | 20 zł |
| Exclusive guide (surcharge) | 350 złBooking by e-mail: rezerwacja@zamek.malbork.pl. |
Free admission: On Mondays the castle grounds (Walking Route) can be visited free of charge; the free ticket is collected in person at the ticket office.
Free admission applies, among others, to children under 7, veterans, holders of the Polish Card (Karta Polaka) and staff of museums entered in the State Register of Museums. The museum honours the Pomeranian Tourist Card (Pomorska Karta Turysty). The number of visitors is limited to 500 people per hour, so buying tickets in advance is recommended; tickets can be bought online.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description
The ticket and sanitary building is barrier-free: it has a ramp, automatic doors, a lowered counter with an induction loop, an adapted toilet and a room with a baby changing table; a wheelchair can be borrowed after contacting the ticket office or security staff. Most of the castle interiors require climbing stairs, the courtyard is paved with setts, and the High Castle has no facilities for people with mobility impairments. Two wheelchairs and two walkers for short distances can be borrowed at the gate. There are two parking spaces for people with disabilities at the main entrance from ul. Starościńska. For deaf visitors there are audio guides with a Polish Sign Language (PJM) version, induction loops and a PJM interpreter on site (7:30–15:00); blind visitors can use an audio guide with audio description, and some exhibitions have tactile graphics. Entry with a guide dog or assistance dog is allowed.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Baby changing facilities
For families a shortened self-guided Castle Route – Historical with an audio guide for families has been prepared, and in the holiday season a Family Route with a dedicated guide and additional games. The ticket building has a room for changing babies, and at the castle there is a free storage area for pushchairs.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Malbork can be reached by train (Malbork station) and by PKS buses; direct rail connections include Gdańsk, Gdynia, Warsaw, Kraków and Rzeszów. City transport does not go to the museum itself.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The museum has no car park of its own for visitors; car parks and restaurants are located in the vicinity of the castle. Two spaces for people with disabilities are at the main entrance from ul. Starościńska.
- Accessible parking
Malbork lies at the crossroads of national roads Nos. 22 and 55; from Gdańsk the journey takes about 50 minutes. The nearest airport is Gdańsk, 72 km away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check: not available
- Lockers
Self-service luggage lockers are free of charge in the ticket building (a PLN 2 coin deposit is returned when the items are taken out). The castle has a kennel for dogs and cats and a free storage area for pushchairs.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
The Karwan conference centre (ground floor and conference room) and the castle grounds are available for hire.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photos and films may be taken for private use only and without flash. |
| Good to know | Visits are only with a guide (groups leave every 30 minutes) or with an audio guide included in the ticket price, available in many languages. The Walking Route takes about 1.5 hours; the shortened Castle Route – Historical for families about 2 hours. Luggage larger than 40 × 30 × 20 cm may not be brought in, and children under 13 can stay on the museum grounds only in the care of adults. Comfortable footwear is recommended because of the paved surfaces. The museum organises museum lessons and night tours. |
