It Never Rains in Gdynia

“It Never Rains in Gdynia” – is an incantation of visitors, summer vacationers and tourists passed down from generation to generation every summer, by Gdynia women and Gdynia people. “It doesn’t rain in Gdynia” is a promise of a successful vacation, fruitful recreation, fun, adventures and beach pleasures. It’s a dream of an ideal place, its perfect aura and space for everything it can accommodate, along with a crowd of guests.

Our latest exhibition is an innovative historical and sensory exhibition, the concept of which goes beyond the framework of modern museology. It will be a tribute and love letter to Gdynia’s summer resort throughout the first thirty years of the 20th century, as well as one of the first opportunities to create an exhibition that is fully and truly family-friendly and opens the museum space to the needs of the youngest viewers.

We will embark together on a fascinating journey to the times when pantaloons and stylish hats dominated the beaches of Gdynia. We will wonder if the Bay hummed in the same way at that time, we will find out what beach kimonos were used for and how idyllic Orlowo enticed visitors with its charms.
The innovative arrangement of the exhibition, inspired by the nature of the Baltic coast and the resort infrastructure of the early 20th century, is designed to allow for polysensory exploration. You will be able to roam, run, touch, slide, make noise – and in the process discover the fascinating history of the Baltic coast.

Exhibition Curator Gosia Bujak based her concept on the latest trends in museum education, incorporating innovative exhibition solutions while carefully addressing the special needs of visitors. The result of her work is the first multi-sensory exhibition of its kind—accessible and appealing across generations. We hope it will not only enhance visitors’ understanding of the history of Gdynia’s holiday resort but also inspire discussions on the need to stimulate development in the youngest audiences and engage cultural institutions in this important mission.

“It Never Rains in Gdynia” marks a departure from multimedia-heavy museum exhibitions. Instead, it is an exhibition rich in artifacts and replicas designed especially for younger visitors, who benefit from direct, physical interaction with objects. The exhibition engages visitors’ senses in a naturally stimulating and equally effective way. A diverse educational program will accompany the exhibition, tailored not only for children but also for teenagers, adults, and seniors.

IT NEVER RAINS IN GDYNIA
Curator: Małgorzata Bujak
Opening: July 6, 2024
Location: Museum of the City of Gdynia

Partners: Flowair, Poltops, Pinio, Ladeco, Mapalu, Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk
Media Partners: Trójmiasto.pl, Presto Magazine, Prestiż Magazine, Kosmos dla Dziewczynek, Ładne Bebe

Poster Design: Eugenia Tynna and Filip Borkowski