The unique treasure of naval engineering, the world’s only steam-powered coal and ore carrier preserved until today. It was the first prototype seagoing ship built in Poland after World War II. From the ship commissioning ceremony in 1949 until the end of service in 1981, ‘Sołdek’ made 1479 voyages, carrying over 3.5 million tons of coal and iron ore in total. This is a historic structure with a unique welded and riveted hull and raised quarterdeck, four cargo holds, reloading equipment, crew rooms and fully equipped engine room. Under its deck, the museum-ship holds an exhibition arranged based on contemporary media: ‘Sołdek and its times’, presenting the history of Polish shipbuilding and maritime trade in the second half of the 20th century.
Opening hours
Tuesday, Thursday – Sunday 10:00-16:00
Wednesday 13:00-16:00
(valid until 31.12.2022)
For “Sołdek” the last tickets are sold 60 minutes before closing.
Opening hours in other time periods (2022)
Museum closures (2022)
Ferry “Motława” travels between the Crane and the Granaries (from Tuesday to Sunday) every 15 minutes (except the course at 12.45). First course at 10.00 (Wednesday 13.00), last at 16.00.
Museum pass
Granaries, museum ship “Sołdek”, Maritime Culture Centre (except the interactive room) + ferry
Regular – 35 PLN
Discount – 25 PLN
Granaries, museum ship “Sołdek”, Maritime Culture Centre (including the interactive room) + ferry
Regular – 40 PLN
Discount – 28 PLN
Family museum pass (2 adults + 3 children): Granaries, museum ship “Sołdek”, Maritime Culture Centre (except the interactive room) + ferry – 70 PLN
Family museum pass (2 adults + 3 children): Granaries, museum ship “Sołdek”, Maritime Culture Centre (including the interactive room) + ferry – 80 PLN
Tickets
Regular – 15 PLN
Discount – 10 PLN
Family ticket (2 adults + 3 children) – 45 PLN
Group supervisor or guide (1 person per 10 participants) – 1 PLN
Tickets to “Sołdek” are available in Granaries and Maritime Culture Centre.
Ferry “Motława”
One way ticket – 4 PLN
Guided tour
Booking in advance: edukacja@nmm.pl
Polish language (30 or less people) – 30 PLN
English or Russian language (30 or less people) – 40 PLN
Practical information
Address:
Statek-muzeum “Sołdek”
ul. Ołowianka 9-13
80-751 Gdańsk
Phone:
+48 58 301 86 11 ext. 327
Getting to the museum ship “Sołdek”
- You can get there using buses and trams going to the Akademia Muzyczna stop – see ZTM website, more detailed route on Google Maps (1000 m, 12 minutes)
- If you chose SKM train: leave at the Gdańsk Główny station, from there head to the Crane and the Maritime Culture Centre – more detailed route on Google Maps (1200 m, 15 minutes) or by the footbridge to Ołowianka Island – more detailed route on Google Maps (1800 m, 22 minutes); if you travel by bus – line 100 stops directly in front of the Maritime Culture Centre – see ZTM website, then take ferry “Motlawa” to the marina next to the Granaries
- If you travel by car: from the road junction (the intersection of the streets: Długie Ogrody, Siennicka, Elbląska and Podwale Przedmiejskie, near Brama Żuławska and speedway stadium) – drive the Długie Ogrody street, then right through Szafarnia street along Nowa Motława river, turn left over Most Kamieniarski towards Ołowianka street – more detailed route on Google Maps
Parking spaces
- 10 parking spaces for bikes: by the entrance to the Granaries
- No free parking space for cars and coaches. At the Museum only paid parking places
About the tour
- The maximum number of persons allowed on the musem ship at the same time – 60
Information for people with disabilities
- Exhibitions in the form of a virtual 3D tour are accessible to persons with reduced mobility. The dedicated stand is located in the main hall of Granaries on Ołowianka. Using the stand is free of charge
Taking pictures of the exhibitions
- Only taking pictures and amateur videos (without flash and tripod) for personal use is permitted. Professional photography and filming require the permission of the Director of the Museum
Foreign languages at the exhibitions
- Captions in Polish and English
Additional information
- Free lockers – in the Granaries
- Toilet – in the Granaries
