The Library and Multimedia Centre of the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk is open to the public and due to the thematic collections, has a specialized profile. Currently there are over 37,000 items – books, magazines, audiovisual and electronic records, maps and special collections in over 30 languages.
The collections are intended for interdisciplinary research on World War II. The resources are primarily related to the 20th-century history. In addition, the library offers educational materials for teaching or historical publications for children and young people.
The library also holds resources essential for researching the Museum’s objects. There are notable publications on conservation, restoration and protection of artefacts, as well as resources on museology. The publications assist readers as well as Museum employees.
The collections housed in the library are regularly expanded through purchases, donations and exchanges between museums and scientific institutions in Poland and abroad.
Explore our library collections and make the most of the resources.
Step 1.
Please report to the security officer at the Information Desk on –1 level of the Museum in order to register as a Guest.
Step 2.
The security officer will let you access the Library and Multimedia Centre, located on +2 level of the Museum.
Step 3.
When you read the regulations, the librarian will enroll you at the library.
Step 4.
You will receive a library card which gives access to the library collections on site and to the library floor.
THE LIBRARY AND MULTIMEDIA CENTRE REGULATIONS
Please read the regulations for accessing the Library and Multimedia Centre of the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk
