Travel Guide
Amber Museum
Amber is particularly associated with the Baltic region, specifically because of the abundance of deposits of this material in the area. Because of historical relations (The Western Prussia Natural Museum in the Green Gate existing before WWII) and primarily because of today’s activities, Gdansk claims the title of the world capital of amber.
The official opening ceremony of the Amber Museum was held on June 8, 2006. Its establishment is a fundamental element of the development of the city’s tourist strategy and an important cultural event. Amber is a fossil resin of coniferous trees, commonly called Pinus succinifera i.e. amber generating pine, from about 40 million years ago. It is assumed that amber originates from a few resin generating trees, and predominantly from just one of them. Baltic amber is one of many types of fossil resins found in the world. Gdansk is located at the crossroads of historical and present amber trading routes. Nowadays amber is used usually in jewellery. The popularity and trend for amber jewellery goes back to the fifties and still stimulates artists and producers.
Address: Fore Gate Complex of Dluga Street
Opening hours:
Mondays – 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. *
Tuesdays – Saturdays – 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sundays – 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tickets:
10 PLN – normal
5 PLN – reduced
*free admission on Mondays
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