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The Amber Museum in the old Great Mill in Gdańsk is a real treasure trove of Baltic gold. It houses one of the largest amber collections in the world, along with a wealth of information about its formation, uses, and lots of interesting facts!
New Amber Museum in Gdańsk
Perhaps you have visited the Amber Museum in Katowni, near the Gdańsk Main Railway Station? Since 2021, the amber branch of the Gdańsk Museum has moved to the renovated historic building of the Great Mill on an island on the Raduni canal. This building has a rich history!
The Great Mill in Gdańsk
Did you know that the building housing the museum is the largest mill of medieval Europe? You will learn about the history of the mill, built around 1350 by the Teutonic Knights, and how it operated in one of the rooms of the Amber Museum:
What can we see in the Amber Museum in Gdańsk?
Of course: amber, amber, and more amber... In all sizes, varieties, forms of processing, etc. But that's not all!
The exhibition creators have made sure to take us on a real "amber journey". We start with a story about the origin and formation of amber. We can closely examine plant and animal inclusions in amber, including the famous Gdańsk lizard, named after its discoverer as the "Gierłowska Lizard".
Then, we will learn about the history of amber trade and the "Amber Route", interesting facts about its processing and various uses.
At the end, there is an exhibition of masterpieces created by amber craftsmen. There is also a place for the mystery of the Amber Room and its mysterious disappearance.
Amber Museum with children
The modern exhibition of the Amber Museum in Gdańsk is wonderfully adapted to accommodate young visitors. At every step, we will find places designed with children in mind.
First, there are screens with short films presenting the process of amber formation, its history of use, processing, and many other interesting facts in an easy and accessible way. Oh yes, adults also enjoy these films!
In addition, there are tables with art materials, touchscreen games, dressing up as merchants on the Amber Route, and many other attractions!
In conclusion: if you plan to visit the Amber Museum with children, double your sightseeing time!
Visiting the Amber Museum in Gdańsk... and what next?
The museum is located near the green square with the monument and fountain of Jan Heweliusz. You will also find a figure of a lion-businessman and a playground! Behind the Great Mill building, there is a charming miller's house and a picturesque bridge over the Radunia decorated with love locks (not only for those in love with Gdańsk and amber!).
Do you know the legend about the formation of amber?
Where did amber come from - the legend of beautiful Jurata
This happened during the times when a trade route called the “Amber Road” passed through Polish land. Amber, referred to as 'jantar' back then, was more ...
...or would you prefer the "true story"?
How was amber formed?
Our Baltic amber began to form after the era of the dinosaurs, but before the first humans appeared on Earth ...
PS. Are you looking for interesting places in Gdańsk? We recommend a walk following the trail of Gdańsk legends and stories:
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Visiting Gdańsk with children - a walk with legends
Publish Date: 2023-03-02
More in the Region Trójmiasto (Tricity)
Total Length 1 km
