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National Museum in Szczecin

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The National Museum in Szczecin is a major cultural institution with several branches, the main one located in a grand building near the river. Its collections span from ancient Pomeranian archaeology to 19th- and 20th-century Polish painting. Visitors can see medieval religious art, maritime artifacts, and rotating contemporary exhibitions. The museum's highlight is the Gallery of Old Masters, featuring works by Dutch and German painters. The building itself, with its neoclassical facade, is a landmark.

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  • View the Gallery of Old Masters with works by Dutch and German painters from the 16th–18th centuries
  • See the Pomeranian archaeology collection, including artifacts from the Viking Age
  • Explore the contemporary art wing with works by modern Polish artists

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Ways to visit National Museum in Szczecin

You can visit National Museum in Szczecin on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.

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