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Emigration Museum

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The Emigration Museum in Gdynia tells the powerful story of Polish emigration by sea, focusing on the people who left the country in search of new lives abroad. Located in the historic Marine Station, the museum combines interactive exhibitions, personal stories, and maritime history in a meaningful and engaging way.

What to See & Do

  • 🚢 The MS Batory Model: Marvel at the world’s largest 1:10 scale model of Poland’s most famous ocean liner, a masterpiece of detail ⚓
  • 🎨 “Migrations | Creations”: Explore the 2026 edition of this artistic project, featuring installations by top visual artists scattered throughout the port area 🖼️
  • 🚂 The “Track to America”: Learn about the symbolic railway line that brought emigrants from all corners of partitioned Poland directly to the Gdynia docks 🛤️
  • 🎒 Interactive Personal Stories: Listen to authentic recordings and read letters that reveal the fears and hopes of those leaving their homeland forever 📜
  • 🏢 Modernist Architecture: Admire the restored Passenger Hall and its thin-shell reinforced concrete vaults, a revolutionary engineering feat of the 1930s 🏛️

How to Get There

  • 🚌 By Bus: Take line **119**, **133**, or **147** to the “Muzeum Emigracji” stop, located right at the entrance of the port zone 🚍
  • 🚆 By Train: It’s a 20-25 minute walk from **Gdynia Główna** station. Follow the “Modernism Trail” signs through the city toward the water 🚉
  • 🚕 By Taxi/Ride-share: The most convenient way to reach **1 Polska Street**. Ask the driver to drop you at the “Dworzec Morski” 📍
  • 👣 On Foot: A scenic 15-minute walk from **Kościuszko Square** along the waterfront quays, passing the Harbor Master’s Office 🚶

Travel Tips

  • 🎟️ Free Admission: Plan your visit for **Wednesday** when entry to the permanent exhibition is free for everyone 🎫
  • 🎧 Digital Guide: Use your smartphone to scan QR codes for the **audio-guide app**; it is available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian 📱
  • 🌳 Genealogy Database: Visitors can access the **ancestry.com** database for free inside the museum to search for their own family’s migration history 🌳
  • 🕒 Opening Hours: In 2026, the museum is open **Tuesday (12:00–20:00)** and **Wednesday–Sunday (10:00–18:00)**. It is closed on Mondays 📅

Suggested Itinerary

  • 10:00 AM – 🏁 Arrive at the Emigration Museum 🏛️ and start with the permanent exhibition in the historic check-in hall 🚢
  • 12:30 PM – 🍽️ Enjoy a modernist lunch at the museum’s on-site bistro or head back toward the marina for fresh seafood 🐟
  • 02:00 PM – 🔭 Walk along the French Quay to watch modern cruise ships or take a look at the nearby 1930s Grain Elevator 🏗️

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Hours vary by season

Entry Fee:

Ticket required

Best Time to Visit:

Late morning or early afternoon

Location

📌 Emigration Museum, Gdynia, Poland

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