Gdańsk World War 2 Museum Guided Tour
WWII history at the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk: we guide you through the main exhibition—underground galleries, thematic rooms, and multimedia displays—to explain the war from its origins, including the Treaty of Versailles and Franco’s regime, to major battles and fronts across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the world’s oceans.
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Basic Information
Total time
3h
Language
English, German, Polish, Spanish (check the calendar for availability)
Price
From 150€ per group
Meeting point
WW2 Museum, in front of Nearest public transport: Muzeum II Wojny Światowej 01 bus stop; Muzeum II Wojny Światowej 02 bus stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Gdańsk guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
About the tour
The Museum of the Second World War (WW2M) is the most popular museum in Gdańsk, visited by several hundred thousand visitors each year. The inconspicuous, modern architecture of the tower is the azimuth leading to a huge underground building housing a gigantic exhibition of exhibits, maps, multimedia and graphics. A visit to the M2W is not only a fascinating journey in time and space, but also a valuable history lesson.
A self-guided tour of the M2W’s extensive main exhibition can take between two hours and two days. Numerous thematic rooms and multimedia allow you on the one hand to immerse yourself in history, and on the other hand to get lost in the multitude of themes. The best Walkative! guides who are certified by the WW2 Museum will take you on an interesting journey through the greatest war in the history of mankind, which began in Gdańsk. Dates, facts, names and figures will be combined by the guides of Walkative! into a coherent, harmonious story of tragedy, violence, suffering, destruction, courage and heroism.
You are welcome to arrange a private tour at your convenience of the main exhibition of the WW2M. We recommend a group of up to 10 people (maximum limit is 15 people). The tour of the museum lasts approximately 3h. Our guides are ready to answer your questions, including those that go beyond the subject of the exhibition. The tour price does not include the price of museum tickets. Excursions are not offered on Tuesdays. Call or write for details.
Highlights
- 1
Museum's Architecture
A modern, symbolic tower leading to a vast underground exhibition space housing the main collection.
- 2
Origins of WWII
Discover the political tensions and events that led to the war's outbreak, starting in Gdańsk.
- 3
Global Theaters of War
Explore the conflict's scope, from European battlefields to fronts in Africa, Asia, and across the oceans.
- 4
Main Exhibition
A huge underground collection of artifacts, maps, and multimedia telling the comprehensive story of the war.
- 5
Human Stories of War
Go beyond facts and figures to understand the personal experiences of tragedy, courage, suffering, and heroism.
6Expert Guided Tour
Navigate the vast exhibition with a museum-certified guide who brings the complex history of the war to life.
Map
WW2 Museum, in front of Nearest public transport: Muzeum II Wojny Światowej 01 bus stop; Muzeum II Wojny Światowej 02 bus stop
