Reviews of Museums in Gdansk

As a Pole, I can assure you that being impolite seems to be Polish identity ;) When I'm abroad I am amazed people can show respect to each other.

Best museum I have ever seen. The displays are amazing-they show the personal side of the Solidarity movement very well. Don’t miss the chance to add your own comment to the “heartbeat wall.” Genius.

How much does it cost? We are planning a class trip, and we need to know prices.

Dziekuje Panu, panie Prezydencie Lechu, ze dzieki Panu cokolwiek by inni mowili moglem sie stac europejczykiem. Polak mieszkajacy w Szwecji od 35 lat

i loved the castle itself really

i would die to go there! ;3

Nice museum.

The castle is very beautiful, but it's very badly organized. On the website it says that audioguides are available in many languages but when we (me and my boyfriend) got there there were none left (it wasn't even very late in the day) and our only option was to take a very expensive guide. And then we saw some people returning audioguides we asked if we could have them, even if the battery wouldn't last long, for some reason they said they couldn't give us any. And they were extremely impolite. So we just went to see the castle thinking there would at least be some signs, but there is literally NOTHING. You can just wander around and have a look, but you're not going to learn anything, and for us it just wasn't enough. Two stars for the castle itself, no idea what most of the rooms were, but it was very nice to look at.

A very beautiful museum and a good impression of Solidarity and Polish politic in the 80s ! About Poland and later the rest of the world!

Fascinating. Highlights a very important event in recent European history.

This is an excellent museum. A must-see in Gdansk.

Great day out. Lots to see in the castle great food aroind the castle and malbork itself is not a bad little place to have a wander around

The fastest train is TLK it takes about 50 minutes. With the regional train it's about 1:10. We bought the tickets today for the regional train and to go there and back again was 45 sloty in total. I can imagine the TLK is even more expensive. Malbork is a great site but please be honest about it.

Looks like a rocket about to take off! Strange and monumental, impressive building especially when you realise how old it is.

Unique!

It doesn't look like one of those huge museums where you can spend the whole day but when I bought the ticket and started to wander around I noticed how there were more and more exhibitions to see (I really spent the whole day there!).

Hi David, I have checked the link to their website and it works fine for me. It is zamek.malbork.pl if you are having any probs - and they have a section in English too.

We are very lucky to see this magnificent church while we are in Rematowa drydock Gdansk,our Superintendent arrange this trip and this church was one of the place we have been.I can tell every one that its one of a kind church that can be visited because of the magnificent organ that they have and the interior of the church.I thank GOD to give me this opportunity to see such place.

just to let you know that your link to Malbork Castle does not seem to work.

Yes! I agree. We went on a 10 day Baltic cruise and this was the most interesting and enjoyable day we spent. It rained all day, but we did not care. Malbork Castle was FANTASTIC. The old part of Gdansk has been refurbished and the shops were not only beautiful outside but also inside. Plus the shopping was excellent. Some cruises are dropping this port and I think it's a shame. If you can get to this area, be sure to visit both places.

The castle itself is one of those most stunning I have seen anywhere & well worth a visit,( I speak as a very well-travelled person) but for those who speak no Polish, bee warned that you need to purchase a guide in your own language before entering the castle as there are no other language signs or indications available. I had taken the time from a recent business trip to travel the distance from Warsaw especially to see it, but fortunately the unhelpful & uncaring museum staff failed to completely spoil my enjoyment of such a splendid place. Speaking to other nationalities, during my visit, who also endured the same bad behaviour, I can only hope that the local tourist office can take some time to put at least some signs (words not even necessary) for foreigners & train their staff to behave with politeness towards their visitors. Possibly it's only independent visitors they resent, but sometimes it's not possible to visit in a group, for history enthusiasts such as myself!!!

Quite a sight. As if one were to be pulled back in time.

I am an Indian & Its was my first visit to a castle. It was really Huge & has got an amazing history. read more here http://ullekha.blogspot.com/search/label/Malbork%20Castle

Don't deny that Wales has some fine castles, but surely what makes this fascinating to those of us further West, is the fact that its red brick. And of course that it was the seat of the Teutonic Knights. A real feast for the eyes.

Perhaps Krakow's has the edge but enjoyed a saunter round here. Happy to recommend

Enjoyed a stroll around here - ideal for a rainy day!

This castle is indeed nice but please remember it is made pout of brick. If you want to see some fine castles, I'm absolutely positive that the UK/Wales has some of the best in the world

Gdansk is one of the finest cities in Europe and Malbork is the frosting on the cake! If you haven't seen either site, you haven't seen Europe!

Amazing. Apparently, the Hitler Youth used to make pilgrimages here from across Germany, this being the seat of the Teutonic knights. They had special ceremonies.

Worth dropping by. Gives an idea of how wealthy the city was in Renaissance times. Likewise the facades of buildings, all beautifully restored

what information were You looking for? I had no problems :)

Brilliant!

Getting to Malbork from Gdansk is easy. Make sure you know how to ask for 2 train tickets!!! You can get off the train outside the castle, but this is the stop before the main Malbork station. The staions are badly sign posted so keep an eye out. Only 10 Zloty on the train from Gdansk. Once there it is 25zloty to get in. The signs were really poor inside. We had no idea which door to go through, however this turned into a bit of a game by the end to see who could find a door that would open!!! Once you do find an open door it is well worth it.

I had gone Amber blind by the time we stumbled on the museum. At 10zloty (£2) I was Excellent!!! You also get the Jaling Museum within the admission fee. All kinds of Amber are at the museum. Creatures stuck in amber, amber fashion, amber rings, necklaces etc. I wasnt too sure I would enjoy it. But at £2 it was one of the best things to do in Gdansk!

The Jailing Museum is attached to the Amber Museum and you get a 2 4 1 deal here. Only 10 Zloty to get in!!! Thats £2. The Museum is a must see, but as ever bad signs dont let people know just what is in there. Spent nearly 2 hours wandering around. You also get great views from the top of the tower. A MUST see if going to Gdansk.

My visit to this church was just so breathaking... I was visiting thil wonderful place in september 2008.It was my great wonderful polish friends who invited my to Gdansk. As a part of what they wanted to show me, was this wonderful church in Oliwa Park. At the time we had our visit, it was also an amazing organ concert, also playing Bach,Toccata and Fugue in D. It was really so unforgettable... I just have to come back soon......

We visited your delightful church September, 2008. We were on a cruise tour and chose to visit Gdansk. The Cathedral is very charming and beautiful. We were fortunate to enjoy a fantastic organ concert. The history of the Cathedral is even more amazing! You have accomplished much in the restoration and maintenance of this amazing Cathedral! Thank you!

In 1977 we were in Poland for a concerttour, as guests of the Gdansk international Choral Meeting and the Gdansk University Choir. We had the honour of performing in this cathedral with it splendid acoustic. It was an experience I'll never forget. The website of course mentions the big organ. But don't forget to look at the other organ: small, with beautifully carved pipes ans wait for the bells to ring!

The cathedral takes your breath away. I was amazed!!!

poland rocks!!!!! poland rocks!!!!

You'll ahve to go a long way before you see another building like the Gdansk Crane. A medieval wonder which just makes you rub your eyes 'cos it looks so out of place, even in an ancient city like Gdansk!

The Roads To Freedom exhibit is currently 'closed' for an indeterminate amount of time. But that doesn't mean you still can't wander right in, look at the photographs displayed on large signboards, see the Berlin Wall fragment, tank, etc. In fact, we recommend it. The indoor exhibit is closed, but the best part of any visit is wandering around the Gdansk shipyards, seeing all the buildings in disrepair and the shipyard workers milling about. Really, go explore...

The Polish Post Office building and museum is closed for remodelling until August 31, 2007. Now you know.

love the great gdansk crane man. what a funky old building. cult

Artus Court is a sumptuous mansion on Dluga Street, right in the centre of Gdansk by the fountain of Neptune. Stunning interiors

I loved it. i even found a picture of the castle and put it as my backround on my computer. if your ever in Poland you have to go see this amazing casstle. bye for now and remamber GO AND SEE THIS AMAZING CASTLE.

amazing castle, one of the best I have ever seen. I would not mind seeing it again and again.

If you go to Poland you have to see this caslte. Its so amazing. I loved everything about it. Its a must see for everyone.

I had no idea just how close Malbork was to Gdansk. If you're in Gdansk, you must see this place. Wunderbar!