centre is well worth a visit, ticket price was very cheap and the centre is very informative about the solidarity movement. a good way to spend a couple of hours and is only about 15 minutes walk from old town
This was very interesting. The fact that you got your own headset to listen to before you went in to each section was a good idea. You had to listen to it before you went in so you'd understand the section. The tour made you understand the solidarity movement if you didn't know it before. You were left to go round on your own hence the headsets. At the end of the tour you can go sit in the lovely cafe and take in what you've just seen and heard. Great place.
The building looked like a partly rusted ship yard/ industrial building from the outside (I assume that was the intention). Inside it is very light and modern. The various rooms take you through the whole history of the Solidarity movement from 1970 with excellent technology and displays. Head sets worth having, and once we got used to them provided added background information and atmosphere. Took almost 3 hours to go round. Left feeling upbeat about what can be achieved and wanting to find out more about some of the important characters (e.g Anna Walentynowicz whose sacking started events at the Ship Yard).
因为是历史迷,所以我来到了这里,但是稍微有些失望。实际上,中心只是由联邦负责,所以这里很不客观,他们用博物馆来宣传自己的政治观点。如果你有时间,那这里也值得一游。
这是我在波兰去过的最好的博物馆之一。它是在一个煤仓里,而且周围所有的氛围都非常的棒,你可以听到周围各种各样的声响,值这个价钱。
A very nice, spacious and modern buidling showing the recent history of Poland (and the role of communism, catholicism, trade unions; or in short how brave people can change society).Don't hesitate to go here even if you have young kids, because the Center also has a very nice play-ground where your kids will have a very interesting and fun time (max. 1 hour; one adult should accompany your kids).
The museum is a big eye opener. It’s incredible to learn how hard Poland fought to be free from communism and what it really meant to live under this cruel regime. The museum is very high tech, lots of screens and audio guides, interesting and informative. It’s sad to think that there are still many countries in the world that still live in these conditions and it makes you appreciate your own life much more. I was in a little state of shock after visiting, but in the positive way. Would definitely recommend to everyone.
Very artistic layout which must have cost a lot of money, which does not necessarily help in telling the story. Each gallery could have contained much more information, but was more concerned with artistic effects.Each display was in both Polish and English, plus the entrance fee includes a headset. lt was very difficult to listen to this and move around the galleries, reading and listening to the displays at the same time. No seats in the galleries, so you can't sit down to listen to the commentary.However, well worth going to.
The building alone is worth a visit but the permanent exhibition is fascinating and in depth. To do it full justice, you'd need to allow a full day but the audio guides allow you to take as detailed or abridged a trip as you prefer. Will definitely go back to do the full tour.
Gdansk has a old town with lovely Hanseatic architecture. It's very compact so is ideal for a weekend or long weekend visit. Since Gdansk is on the coast there's a definite maritime feel to the town. This sets it apart from Prague, Krakow and the likes. A refreshing change.