Soon to be housed in Gdańsk's Wielki Młyn (ENG: The Grand Mill), the permanent exhibition will remain in Gdańsk’s medieval Foregate building until late July 2021. The museum extensively covers into the history of Baltic amber, which has earned Gdańsk the title: capital of Amber. The impressive collection of “inclusions” (when bugs or plants are caught inside the amber) is intriguing to look at, and the many amber creations, from inkwells to spoons to a stunning Fender Stratocaster guitar, shows the material’s diversity. A large open room at the top of the building houses an impressive array of modern amber jewellery that appears more artistic than wearable. The lower part of the building also housed the city's courthouse from where convicted criminals would be sentenced to hang on the square outside. One of Gdańsk's most popular museums, many of the exhibit rooms throughout the ancient building are small and cramped, and if you happen to visit on the same day as a school group it can be a nightmare; still, it's well worth a visit nonetheless. In the summer months take advantage of the viewing platform in the tower, which costs an extra 10zł ontop of the museum ticket.

FREE ADMISSION on Tuesdays. Check website for more details prior to any purchases!

For more on the NEW Amber Museum, read our article: Amber Museum in Gdańsk.