Museum of the National Anthem
Address
Będomin 16, 83-422 Nowy Barkoczyn
Opening hours
Mon: closed
Tue – Sat: 9.00–16.00
Sun: 10.00–16.00
1 November 2026: closed
11 November 2026: closed
24 December 2026: closed
25 December 2026: closed
26 December 2026: closed
31 December 2026: closed
Regular: PLN 20
Reduced: PLN 15
Students and pupils aged 7–26: PLN 1
Family/Friends ticket (3–8 people), per person: PLN 12
Group ticket (min. 10 people, organised groups), per person: PLN 12
7-day ticket: PLN 60 regular / PLN 45 reduced
The ticket entitles the holder to one-time admission to the permanent and temporary exhibitions at each branch of the Museum within seven days of the date of purchase.
Annual pass, transferable: PLN 150
The ticket entitles the holder to unlimited admission to permanent and temporary exhibitions at all branches of the Museum for one year from the date of purchase.
Workshop and museum lesson (up to 30 participants) in Polish: PLN 300 + admission ticket
Workshop and museum lesson (up to 30 participants) in Polish: PLN 250 + admission ticket for pupils presenting a Gdańsk Lion Cubs Academy (Akademia Gdańskich Lwiątek) record book
Guided tour for adults (up to 30 participants) in Polish: PLN 300 + admission ticket
Guided tour for adults (up to 30 participants) in English: PLN 300 + admission ticket
Saturday: free admission
We would like to inform you that all war refugees and their accompanying persons are entitled to free addmission. All you need to do is to give a verbal declaration.
Concessions and ticket exemptions are available. Reduced-price tickets are offered, among others, to school and university students, holders of the Large Family Card, and people with disabilities and their carers. Free admission is available, among others, to museum professionals, ICOM and AICA members, tourist guides and journalists.
For the full list of concessions and exemptions and the applicable terms, please click here: Discounts and Exemptions and Documents Confirming Eligibility
The Museum of the National Anthem in Będomin, a branch of the National Museum in Gdańsk, is housed in a historic manor house, the birthplace of Józef Wybicki – author of the lyrics to Mazurek Dąbrowskiego (Dąbrowski’s Mazurka), Poland’s national anthem. The museum is located in Będomin, approximately 8 km from Kościerzyna, and is surrounded by a historic park.
By car
The most convenient way to reach the museum is by car.
- from Kościerzyna – approximately 10 minutes,
- from Gdańsk – approximately 1 hour,
- from Tczew – approximately 1 hour,
- from Starogard Gdański – approximately 45 minutes.
Free parking for cars and coaches is available at the museum for visitors.
By train
The nearest railway station is Kościerzyna, served by PKP and Pomorska Kolej Metropolitalna (PKM) trains from Gdańsk and other destinations in the region.
From Kościerzyna railway station, the museum can be reached by taxi or by bus towards Będomin, depending on the current timetable.
By bus
Selected regional bus services connect Kościerzyna with Będomin. Services are limited and vary depending on the day of the week, so we recommend checking the operator’s current timetable before travelling.
The bus stop is located close to the museum.
By bicycle
Będomin is a popular destination for cyclists exploring Kashubia. The museum can be reached via quiet local roads, and bicycle parking is available near the building for visitors.
For groups
The museum welcomes organised groups. Coach parking is available on site. School groups and organised tours are encouraged to book their visit in advance.
Good to know
The museum is situated within a historic manor and park complex. It is worth allowing some extra time after visiting the exhibition to take a walk through the park surrounding the manor and explore the birthplace of Józef Wybicki – one of the most important figures of the Polish Enlightenment and the author of the lyrics to Poland’s national anthem.
- The entrance to the building is located on the courtyard side. There is one step leading to the entrance.
- The ticket desk is located directly opposite the entrance.
- An induction loop is available at the ticket desk. An online sign language interpreting service is also available.
- A self-service coat rack is available in the building’s public area.
- Door widths and circulation routes within the building meet accessibility requirements.
- The exhibition is located on the ground floor of the building. The top floor, which houses offices, is accessible by stairs only.
- An accessible toilet for people with disabilities is located in a neighbouring building on the museum grounds (the administration building). Please ask museum staff for directions.
- There is no baby changing table in the toilet.
- Audio recordings featuring commentary on the exhibition, recordings of musical works and music boxes, as well as the text of the Polish national anthem in Braille, are available.
- There is no designated self-service play area for children or seating area for visitors.
- The building does not have tactile maps, Braille signage or an audio navigation system for blind visitors.
- Assistance and guide dogs are welcome in the building. No restrictions apply in this regard.
- Parking is available on the museum grounds; however, there are no designated accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities.
“Poland is not yet lost…” – these are words every Pole knows. But do we really know what we are singing about? At our museum, you can discover the many talents of the author of Dąbrowski’s Mazurka, as well as the secret code he concealed within it.
In the picturesque manor house dating from the early 18th century where Józef Wybicki was born, you can learn about the history of Poland’s national anthem through educational sessions, workshops and a variety of outdoor events and picnics – all while having a great time.
