Szczecin in the PRL Museum

The Szczecin in the PRL Museum is a private museum at Śląska 51/LU 1A in Szczecin, by gate no. 52. It shows fragments of everyday life from 1952-1989, with particular attention to Szczecin.

Themed zones

According to the museum's website there are thousands of exhibits, arranged in zones: a journey through time, Szczecin (places, workplaces, culture, music, tastes), a flat, an allotment, a party official's office, childhood, trade, crafts, and sport and leisure. The museum also accepts donations of objects from that era from visitors.

Practical information

• Address: Śląska 51/LU 1A, 70-430 Szczecin (by gate no. 52).
• Hours according to the museum's website: on Friday 9.00-15.00 after a prior booking by phone or email (a day for groups), on Saturday and Sunday 12.00-15.00 without a booking. Check them at szczecinwprl.pl before your visit.
• Nearby: the Port Gate (about 500 m) and the St James' Cathedral Basilica (about 700 m).