Trójmiasto i Pomorze dołączą do Nocy Muzeów 16 maja. W Gdańsku, Gdyni, Sopocie i innych miastach regionu goście mogą liczyć na bogaty program: zwiedzanie, rekonstrukcje historyczne, koncerty, warsztaty i nietypowe wystawy — od średniowiecza po sztukę XXI wieku oraz atmosferę PRL.
This is a rare opportunity to see familiar places in a new way and to visit spaces that are usually closed to visitors
Gdańsk
National Museum (various locations)
The Night of Museums will take place in five branches of the museum, filled with art, history, and unusual meeting formats. They also invite you to the branches in Będzin and Waplewo. All locations will feature book fairs
— Department of Old Art (ul. Toruńska 1): a journey to the 18th century — graphics by Daniel Chodowiecki, paper wigs, a photo zone, the museum game "Sekret Florentyny" (6:00 PM–10:00 PM), a silk-screening workshop, court dance classes, permanent exhibitions.
— Modern Art Department (ul. Cystersów 18, Pałac Opatów w Oliwie): the world of 19th–20th century artists. Visitors will be able to feel like artists by creating still lifes and "living pictures." The 50th anniversary of the theater department and Galeria Współczesnej Rzeźby Gdańskiej in Oliwa Park is being celebrated. The program includes workshops, games, and a costume show from the museum's collections.
— Ethnography Department (ul. Cystersów 19, Spichlerz Opacki): the world of Pomeranian crafts and traditions, including Kashubian embroidery. Open workshops on embroidery and bookmark creation, guided tours of the exhibition
— Nomus — New Museum of Art | Gdańsk Photography Gallery (ul. Jaracza 14): exhibitions of art and photography, curator-led tours, workshops on polaroid transfer, screening of the film "Architecture of the CSSR 58-89"
— Zielona Brama Branch (ul. Długi Targ 24): exhibition UTOPIA by Cooper & Gorfer (Sweden) — portraits of immigrant women
When: May 16, 18:00–00:00
European Solidarity Centre
The theme of the evening is "The History of a Certain Fashion." The organizers invite guests of all ages to come in the style and with fashionable accents of the PRL era
During this exhibition night, the winter garden and library will come alive in the atmosphere of the era. ECS staff and volunteers will be located in different spots — just stop by to listen to the stories (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
In the program:
— exhibitions
— interactive art installation
— instaspot + DJ
— patchwork and clothing upcycling workshops
— silent disco
When: May 16, 18:00 — 00:00
Where: European Solidarity Centre, Plac Solidarności 1
Gdańsk University Museum
A meeting with the works of Alfons Łosowski — a sculptor who participated in the post-war reconstruction of the historical center of the city. The exhibition includes around 50 works and is accompanied by open workshops for all ages
When: May 16, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Where: ul. Bielańska 5
Academy of Arts (Akademia Sztuk Pięknych)
The Night of Museums at the Academy of Fine Arts is a marathon of exhibitions, workshops, lectures, performances, and open studios, where student and professional projects come together in a unified night program of contemporary art
In the program:
— open workshops for sculpture and portrait
— experimental drawing
— concert and DJ sets
— exhibition «In the Darkness»
— wieczorna projekcja na fasadzie (mapping)
— wykłady o sztuce miejskiej, kolorze i myśleniu artystycznym
And much more.
When: May 16, 19:00–23:00
Where: Targ Węglowy 6
Museum of the Second World War
The Night of Museums this year is associated with the promotion of Festiwal Kultury Ocalonej — an event dedicated to pre-war culture, the heritage of the interwar period, and works created after 1945
— visit to the permanent exhibition
— theatrical sketches
— concert of songs by Mieczysław Fogg (19:00–20:00) in new arrangements
— tours of the usually closed undergrounds of the museum (20:00–22:00, by reservation)
When: May 16, 18:00 — 00:00
Where: Main headquarters of the Museum of the Second World War, Władysław Bartoszewski Square 1
Westerplatte Museum
Shows for the whole family: games, quizzes, and workshops in a mobile educational zone
Also:
— reconstruction of sanitary points with a demonstration of medical equipment
— historical machinery
— summer cinema (Centrum Obsługi Zwiedzających)
— field kitchen
— night tours (limited, by reservation)
The special historical route includes visits to key defensive sites with lanterns and an introduction to the conditions of night defense
When: May 16, 18:00–23:00
Where: Muzeum Westerplatte, mjr. Henryka Sucharskiego 77
Fortress Wisłoujście
Fort Wisłoujście — one of the oldest sea fortresses on the Polish coast. During the Night of Museums, this space comes alive thanks to special lighting, VR zones, reenactment shows, and atmospheric bonfire meetings
Entry: 1 zloty
When: May 16, 18:00 — 00:00
Where: Twierdza Wisłoujście, Stara Twierdza 1
NPS Gallery – Neighbors' House in Nowy Port
The exhibition "Miasto i Światło" features Gdańsk landscapes by Aloizy Osada, an artist and monument restorer. His works are held in the collections of the Gdańsk Museum, Gdynia, and private collections in Poland and abroad
When: May 16, 18:00 – 00:00
Where: Wyzwolenia 49
ŻAK Club
Noc Muzeów 2026 w ŻAK będzie wieczorem wspomnień z burzliwych lat 90.
18:00 — screening of the film «Młode Wilki» (1995, dir. Jarosław Żamojda)
Before the screening — an introductory lecture on the spirit and realities of the 90s.
When: May 16, from 6:00 PM
Where: aleja Grunwaldzka 197
St. Nicholas Church
The Dominicans will conduct tours of this unique spatial and historical location, filled with monuments and relics
The tour at 10:00 PM will take place in the dark. Please arrive on time — the church will be closed at 10:00 PM, after which the night visit will begin
When: May 16, 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Where: Świętojańska 72
Church of the Holy Trinity
The Franciscans invite you to a talk about the 500-year history of the monastery complex that escaped military destruction
As part of the Night of Museums, 15-minute presentations of the reconstructed organ from 1618 take place every hour (7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM) — one of the 10 most important restored baroque instruments in Europe
When: May 16, 19:30–22:45
Where: Świętej Trójcy 4
Muslim Mosque
An evening of Muslim culture at the mosque. The program includes: the history of the mosque and Polish Tatars, the opportunity to climb the minaret (with a view of Gdańsk), interactive activities, a quiz with prizes, refreshments with hot drinks, and a prayer demonstration. Admission is free
When: May 16, 18:00 — 23:00
Where: Muslim Religious Community, ul. Abrahama 17A
Pomeranian Cultural Center
The Town Hall: the building will serve as both a "tool" and an archive. Short tours featuring stories about its 400-year history, complemented by the history of weaving. Quiet walks and open visits are also planned
Where: Ratusz Staromiejski, Korzenna 33/35
When: 19:00 — 00:00
St. John’s Centre: visit to the closed areas — towers, cloakroom, and attic (6:00 PM–11:30 PM, every 30 minutes, groups of up to 25 people). Every hour — 20-minute organ concerts. For children — a detective task.
Where: Centrum Św. Jana, Świętojańska 50
NOMUS – New Museum of Art
The opening of contemporary art and photography: curator-led tours, workshops, and screenings for everyone who wants to take a closer look at art and experiment
When: May 16, 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
Where: NOMUS, Stefana Jaracza 14
Oblackie Center for Education and Culture
The program «A Walk for Tea with the Oblates.» Tours (7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM) of the 15th-century monastery interiors. Meeting at Kościół św. Józefa. The tea room will be open until 11:00 PM.
When: May 16, 19:00–23:00
Where: ul. Elżbietańska 9-10
PAN Gdańsk Library
The theme is "Noc Wykonawców Książek." Visitors will see how books were decorated in the past — from wooden covers to artistically embellished leather. Exhibits that even kings admired. For children — a workshop on creating covers.
When: May 16, 19:00–01:00
Where: PAN Biblioteka Gdańska, Wałowa 15
Polsko-Japońska Akademia Technik Komputerowych
Visitors will be able to get acquainted with VR technologies and 3D printing
— Faculty of New Media (ul. Brzegi 55): tours (18:30, 20:00, 21:30), workshop on creating a "Visual Novel" type game (19:30–21:30, by registration)
— Faculty of Computer Science (ul. Targ Drzewny 9/11): Japanese zone, VR and 3D printing, presentations of student games, lecture "Truth and Falsehood in Photography" (dr Leszek Żurek), workshop on drawing Yōkai
Entry: mostly free, registration is required for some events
When: May 16, 18:00–23:00
Where: various locations
Gdański Teatr Szekspirowski
Night tours with a "mysterious guide." Behind the scenes and in hidden corners of the stage, familiar characters or those you've never heard of may appear
This is a unique introduction to the theater from a less obvious perspective — with a hint of mystery, a generous dose of imagination, and a great sense of humor.
This event is for the whole family.
When: May 16, from 8:00 PM (entry every 20 minutes)
Where: Wojciecha Bogusławskiego 1
Gdynia
Emigration Museum
The theme of the evening is memory, community, and new technologies, a shared experience of space and history
19:00–21:00 — strefa kreatywna dla dzieci: wspólne tworzenie tokenów do gier na przyszłą grę zbiorową.
19:00–23:00 — embroidery: creating a textile map of Gdynia (no experience required)
20:00–21:00 — Speed Friending — a format for meeting new people using question cards (registration required)
Throughout the evening:
— Gdyński Flirt Dzielnicowy — a humorous game for dating and socializing
— an art installation inspired by the courtyard life of the city’s districts (a space for relaxation and staying)
— Trefl Miniatury — models of key port facilities in Gdynia from the 1930s
— Cyfrowa Maszyna Czasu VR — a virtual journey through time (3D reconstructions and archival materials)
When: May 17, 19:00–01:00
Where: Muzeum Emigracji, ul. Polska 1
Gdynia Museum
The City Museum of Gdynia invites visitors to explore its cultural, musical, and artistic heritage. As part of the program, guests will have the opportunity to create a personalized t-shirt featuring Kazimierz "Kacha" Ostrowski, listen to vintage music sets by a DJ, and attend a concert with original interpretations of classical compositions
When: May 16, 19:00 — 00:00
Where: Gdynia City Museum, ul. Zawiszy Czarnego 1A
Tickets: 5 zloty — adult, 1 zloty — child. Tickets will be available for purchase at the museum’s box office on the day of the event.
Hello Culture
The DO.IT 5 project — "Black Box". The event takes place in the basements of Miejskie Hale Targowe (ul. Wójta Radtkego 35, entrance from ul. 3 Maja)
In the program:
— 3 concerts
— a performance with drums and handpan
— a post-apocalyptic theater show with lasers and holograms
— silk-screening workshops
— activities for children on Kashubian patterns
— string art in ultraviolet light
— giant mushrooms (installation)
— NGO stands
— lectures and a gastronomic zone
Entry: free (registration may be required for certain activities)
When: May 16, 18:00–02:00
Where: Miejskie Hale Targowe (ul. Wójta Radtkego 35, entrance from ul. 3 Maja)
Sopot
Cultural Center Mamuszki 14
CK Mamuszki 14, we współpracy z Muzeum Sopotu (aktualnie w remoncie), zaprasza na otwarte warsztaty tworzenia kolorowych witraży inspirowanych detalami architektonicznymi z różnych zakątków Sopotu.
When: May 16, 19:00–21:00
Where: Centrum Kultury Mamuszki 14, Aleja Franciszka Mamuszki 14
Goyki 3 Art Inkubator
17:00 — screening of the film “Rodzina” (dir. Joanna Cichocka-Gula)
18:30 — screening of the film “Pionierzy” (dir. Joanna Cichocka-Gula)
18:00–20:00 — “Spacer z dreszczykiem” in collaboration with Muzeum Sopotu (under renovation)
22:00 — multimedia installation “Niebo nad Sopotem” on the facade of the building
Where: Goyki 3 Art Inkubator, Jakuba Goyki 3
When: May 16, 17:00–22:30
Grodzisko in Sopot
The branch of the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk invites you to a night visit to the fortified settlement with additional activities: a bonfire in the square, craft demonstrations, a museum field game, and a tour of the temporary exhibition "Drugie życie wraków" (6:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
Where: Grodzisko w Sopocie, Jana Jerzego Haffnera 63
When: May 16, 18:00 — 21:00
Racetrack
Excursions through the stands and usually closed areas: indoor arena, stables, and other facilities
When: May 16, from 8:00 PM
Where: Gathering at the gate (ul. Polna 1, from the side of SKM Wyścigi).
Sfinks Club
The projection mapping "Bohema" on the facade of Klubu Sfinks. The project was created as part of the SLAM Animacyjny 2026 festival by students from Polskie Akademie Artystyczne. Admission is free
Where: Klub Sfinks, Aleja Franciszka Mamuszki 1
When: May 16 at 21:00
National Gallery of Art
The Państwowa Galeria Sztuki is hosting several exhibitions "Kiejstut Bereźnicki. Harmonia Mundana" and "Tomasz Kulka Czarnota," as well as workshops
17:00–19:00 — artistic zone for children
18:00–20:00 — workshops for children and adults
20:00 — concert by Mikołaj Trzaska
When: May 16, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Where: Państwowa Galeria Sztuki, Plac Zdrojowy 2
The Chamber Scene of Teatr Wybrzeże
18:00–19:30 — improvisation and drama workshop for adults 18+ (by registration)
20:00–21:30 — theatrical tours: how stage «artificial blood» is created, what stage mechanisms and flats are. A backstage visit with a demonstration of the technical capabilities of the stage (by registration).
When: May 16, 18:00–23:00
Where: Scena Kameralna Teatru Wybrzeże, Bohaterów Monte Cassino 30
Special Transport Lines
During the Night of Museums, free special lines will be launched, allowing for convenient movement between the locations of the Night of Museums. Last year, there were 3 free lines, some of which were serviced by historical transport: Konstal 105N, 102Na, Bergmann, as well as Ikarus buses and one of the first low-floor buses in Gdańsk — Mercedes O405N (1994)
🚋 Free trams
NM1 (every 60 min.)
Route: OLIWA – Strzyża – Wrzeszcz – 3 Maja – ŚRÓDMIEŚCIE SKM – Main Station – Shipyard – Stadium – Nowy Port (Góreckiego)
🚌 Free buses
NM2 (every 60 min.)
Route: Plac Solidarności – Dworzec Główny – ŚRÓDMIEŚCIE SKM – Trakt Św. Wojciecha – Orunia Gościnna
NM3 (every 20 minutes)
Route: Muzeum II Wojny Światowej – Dworzec Główny – ŚRÓDMIEŚCIE SKM – Dolne Miasto – Twierdza Wisłoujście – Westerplatte
Transport in Gdynia
Last year, additional bus lines 322 and 333 were launched
— interval of 20–30 minutes
— operation from 6:00 PM to around midnight (and longer)
— historical trolleybuses were used on line 322
Linia 133 ułatwiała dojazdy do Muzeum Emigracji, które obsługiwało wszystkie trasy z Dworca Morskiego do Muzeum Emigracji do około 23:30.
Until midnight, the regular fare was in effect on lines 322 and 333
Pomerania
Pruszcz Gdański
A diverse program in several locations of the city.
In the program:
— workshops at Dom Wiedemanna
— walks and crafts at Faktoria Handlowa
— lectures and a concert at USC
Where: Pruszcz Gdański (various locations in the city)
When: May 16, 18:00–22:00
Malbork — Malbork Castle
Magical Night of Museums in one of the most famous castles in Europe.
Where: Zamek Malbork, ul. Starościńska 1, Malbork
When: May 16–17, 20:00–01:30
Wejherowo
The atmosphere of the PRL with music, retro cars, and interactive zones.
Where: Wejherowo (various locations in the city)
When: May 16, 18:00–23:00
Bendomin – The National Anthem Museum
The National Anthem Museum invites you to the Night of Museums titled "Traces Lead to the Manor, or Criminal History". The atmosphere of the 18th century will be filled with mysteries, letters, false clues, and "a multitude of shoes".
In the program:
— a detective walk with flashlights (search)
— an investigative laboratory under the oak (fingerprinting and trace analysis)
— interrogation of witnesses (true and false versions of events)
Where: Muzeum Hymnu Narodowego, Będomin 16, 83-422 Nowy Barkoczyn
When: May 16, 18:00 — 00:00
Chmielno – II Night of Museums in Chmielno
The Second Night of Museums in Chmielno combines cinema, local history, and the craft of the Kashubian region.
In the program:
— the film «Pewnego razu w Paryżu» and an exhibition of old photographs
— a visit to the Muzeum Ceramiki Kaszubskiej NECEL
— Galeria «Kaszubski Róg» — the only horn craft museum in Poland
Where: Dom Kultury, ul. Gryfa Pomorskiego 20, Chmielno
When: May 16, 18:00–22:00
Chojnice – Chojnice Cultural Center
The Night of Museums in Chojnice is a combination of history, art, and the atmosphere of the Polish People’s Republic.
In the program:
— exhibitions of painting and ceramics
— an exhibition for the 640th anniversary of the coronation of Władysław Jagiełło
— a poetic performance and piano concert
— retro games and a PRL car zone
— Muzeum im. Janusza Trzebiatowskiego — exhibitions and a family game
Where: Chojnickie Centrum Kultury, ul. Swarożyca 1, Chojnice
When: May 16, 18:00–23:00
Hel – Coastal Defense Museum
A unique opportunity to see Mittelwerk — the underground factory of V1 and V2 rockets and immerse yourself in living history
Where: Muzeum Obrony Wybrzeża, ul. Helska 16, Hel
When: May 16, 16:00–21:30
Kartuzy — Kashubian Museum
A large-scale program with historical reenactments and the atmosphere of the PRL.
In the program:
— scenes from events of 1939–1945
— crafts and historical demonstrations
— VR zone and city game
— sand painting show and night tour
Where: Muzeum Kaszubskie, ul. Kościerska 1, Kartuzy
When: May 16, 18:00–00:00
Kościerzyna – Railway Museum
The Night of Museums for railway enthusiasts and model train lovers.
In the program:
— layouts and train maneuvers
— the route of the old Kolei Węglowej
— stories about the station’s operations and the history of the railway
Where: Muzeum Kolejnictwa, ul. Towarowa 7, Kościerzyna
When: May 16, 18:00–22:00
Kwidzyn – Castle Museum
Night visit to the castle and cathedral complex.
Where: Muzeum Zamkowe, ul. Katedralna 1, Kwidzyn
When: May 16, 19:00–23:00
Nowa Wieś Lęborska — The cultural center of the commune
A chamber program with music, exhibitions, and VR activities.
In the program: concert and performance by the ensemble «Frantówka».
Where: Gminny Ośrodek Kultury, ul. Grunwaldzka 4, Nowa Wieś Lęborska
When: May 16, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Owidz – Grodzisko
Live reconstruction of a medieval settlement with crafts and the atmosphere of the past.
Where: Grodzisko Owidz, ul. Grodziskowa 1, Owidz
When: May 16, 18:00–21:00
Puck – Puck Land Museum
The detective game «Kryminalne Muzeum» with the search for a missing artwork.
In the program: quests, tours, and workshops.
Where: Muzeum Ziemi Puckiej, ul. Wałowa 11, Puck
When: May 16, 17:00–22:00
Słupsk – Museum of Middle Pomerania
The Night of Museums in the PRL style with music, exhibitions, and a retro atmosphere.
Where: Muzeum Pomorza Środkowego, ul. Dominikańska 5-9, Słupsk
When: May 16, 18:00–00:00
Sztum – Castle Museum
A peaceful night visit to the castle.
Where: Muzeum Zamkowe, ul. Galla Anonima 1, Sztum
When: May 16, 19:00–23:00
Waplewo Wielkie – Museum of Noble Traditions
Dive into the life of the Polish nobility and the history of the palace.
Where: Muzeum Tradycji Szlacheckiej, Waplewo Wielkie
When: May 16, 17:00–22:00
Wdzydze – Museum in Wdzydze
Night open-air museum with Kaszuby traditions, music, and legends.
Where: Muzeum we Wdzydzach, ul. Teodory i Izydora Gulgowskich 68, Wdzydze
When: May 16, 20:00–00:00
Żukowo – Norbertanek Żukowskich Museum
Night program with history, VR, and interactive activities.
In the program: tours, workshops, tastings, and fire shows.
Where: Muzeum Norbertanek Żukowskich, ul. Kościerska 9, Żukowo
When: May 16–17, 8:00 PM–1:00 AM
