Amber Museum

Wielkie Młyny 16, Gdańsk , Old Town (+48) 58 573 31 28 12 Jul 2022

WIELKI MŁYN - MUZEUM BURSZTYNU W GDAŃSKU, photo: Dariusz_Kula

WIELKI MŁYN_MUZEUM BURSZTYNU W GDAŃSKU, photo:Dariusz_Kula

Amber Museum in Gdańsk

Previously housed in Gdańsk’s medieval Foregate building, The NEW Amber Museum of Gdańsk opened to the public on 24th July 2021 in Wielki Młyn (ENG: The Grand Mill). This museum - now a branch of the Museum of Gdańsk - extensively covers into the history of Baltic amber, which has earned Gdańsk the title: capital of Amber. It shows off a state-of-the-art multimedia exhibition, that takes you on a voyage to discover the unusual history of amber, followed by a multitude of exhibits, where you're able to get up close and personal with amber from all over the world. 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. There are also a number of masterpieces by the old masters of Gdańsk, plus a collection of modern artworks and jewellery. Here, you will find uniquely-developed exhibits, arranged on two floors, accompanied by immersive multimedia installations, and artistic arrangements of each topical section. A large open room at the top of the building houses an impressive array of modern amber jewellery that appears more artistic than wearable.
Average visiting time: 2hrs.
For more on what to see here, read our article: Amber Museum in Gdańsk.

A chess set carved from amber, produced by Gdańsk artisan Michael Redlin in the late 17th-century.
These are some of the many artistic displays that can be seen at the **Amber Museum in Gdańsk**.

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Main Town Hall

ul. Długa 46/47, Gdańsk

Artus Court

Długi Targ 43/44, Gdańsk

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Polish Post Office Museum

ul. Obrońców Poczty Polskiej 1-2, Gdańsk

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During the interwar era of the Free City of Danzig, the autonomous city state had two post offices - one municipal, and one run by the Polish government. As an extraterritorial property of Poland, the Polish Post Office was a bit like an embassy, and sur

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Gdańsk Science Museum

Profesorska 3

Located in the tower of St. Catherine’s Church this small branch of the Museum of Gdańsk exhibits a collection of tower clock mechanisms dating back to the 15th century. With the advent of electrical mechanisms in the 1960s, mechanical m

Main Town Hall

ul. Długa 46/47, Gdańsk

The Town Hall spire, with a golden replica of King Zygmunt August on its pinnacle, dominates ul. Długa's skyline. Built in the late 14th century as the seat of city authorities, the Town Hall hosted many Polish kings. It was almost completely destroyed d

Prison Tower & Torture Chamber

Targ Węglowy 26, Gdańsk

Between the Upland and Golden gates is a 16th-century complex that functioned as a tort

Wisłoujście Fortress

ul. Stara Twierdza 1, Gdańsk

Until the 16th century, when the growing Westerplatte Peninsula finally separated it from the sea, Wisłoujście Fortress stood on the se

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03.07.2011
Doug.

I was very disappointed. The building is cramped and groups of school children on the narrow stairs make it most uncomfortable. The collection much smaller than expected and is displayed in a way that is neither visually appealing nor scientifically illuminating with specimen labeling that is very poor and unhelpful. A great pity as the museum does not do the collection justice

08.01.2009
Paski

According to Simo, Statocatser was amazing. I was impressed by its size!Many floors full of interesting amber pieces. We were lucky to visit on tuesday,entrance was free! Torture museum was frightening, I couldn´t even take the picture!

05.09.2008
Simo

The best museum I have ever visited! The amber pieces were incredible! Especially the Fedner Starocatrer was worth seeing!! About the torture museum: Susana is right. I think it's gruesome too.

14.06.2008
susana

I think it's gruesome

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Associated Venues

Main Town Hall

Artus Court

Polish Post Office Museum

Gdańsk Science Museum

Main Town Hall

Prison Tower & Torture Chamber

Wisłoujście Fortress

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