Museum of the Polish Post Office in Gdansk

The Museum of the Polish Post Office in Gdansk stands on Plac Obroncow Poczty Polskiej 1/2 in the Old Town, in Poland's Pomeranian region. On 1 September 1939 the staff of the Polish Post Office defended the building against the German attack that began World War II in the Free City of Gdansk, and the site is now a memorial as well as a museum. The Museum of Gdansk runs it, and the exhibitions tell the story of the defence and its aftermath, together with the history of Polish postal services in the city. Visitors move through restored period postal rooms, including counters, offices and the working areas where postal staff sorted and handled mail, and see photographs, documents and personal items related to the defenders. A memorial in front of the building commemorates those who fought and the postal workers who were later executed. The museum is compact, and a visit takes between 45 and 60 minutes. The atmosphere is sombre, so it suits visitors interested in the history of September 1939, and it pairs well with Westerplatte and the Museum of the Second World War. The memorial square outside is a good place for a quiet photograph, while the interiors are best viewed slowly. Tickets cost 15 PLN, or 10 PLN reduced, and entry is free on Mondays. The listing shows daily opening from 10:00 to 18:00, but the branch is marked as seasonal from April to September, so visitors should confirm current hours on muzeumgdansk.pl. Weekday mornings are generally quieter, while Mondays and summer weekends are busier. The museum is about 15 minutes on foot from Gdansk Glowny railway station.