Maritime Culture Centre

ul. Tokarska 21-25 (entrance from ul. Długie Pobrzeże), Gdańsk , Old Town (+48) 58 301 86 11 26 May 2024

The newer building in the shadow of Gdańsk’s Crane is the Maritime Culture Centre. Spread over 4 floors, kids will find the interactive displays of interest as they learn about the sea, marine technology and how the two work together. There is a permanent exhibition entitled Boats of the Peoples of the World (Working Boats), which presents scores of small craft from all over the world, including Native American dugout canoes, a fabulous little English coracle and numerous small fishing and trade vessels from the Far East. There is also a long-term interactive exhibition Ludzie-Statki-Porty (People-Ships-Ports). There are plenty of good English descriptions plus the Cała Naprzód (Full Steam Ahead) on the fourth floor, which offers great photo opportunities of the river from its terrace. There is also a restaurant on this level, which can be used by visitors.

Guided tours for Boats of Peoples of the World lasts 60 minutes, starting at the top of the hour, and can take a maximum number of 50 people per hour. Booking tickets online or directly at the ticket office.

Ticket Prices

The interactive exhibition Ludzie-Statki-Porty (People-Ships-Ports) is available 20/15zł.

Keep in mind that combined tickets are available for the museum-owned granaries, Sołdek ship museum, the Crane and the Maritime Cultural Centre is 75/56zł.