Impressively modern and well run, the City of Gdynia museum takes visitors through the chronological history of the town beginning with its origins as a fishing village through its evolution as an important international port during the inter-war years. Displays of fishing shanties and vintage diving suits bring these different periods to life, and photographs of the growing port and the ships that called it home emphasize the city’s maritime history. Keepsakes from defunct hotels and old vessels mingle with faded documents and countless Navy uniforms, which can keep visitors wandering for ages. The revolving temporary exhibits are equally as intriguing, including a recent display that recounted the career of popular Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski. Around the back of the museum you’ll find retired vessels that will become part of the city’s Naval Museum when it opens.

Admision 7/4zł, Fri free.