| Sumario: | The Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk is a significant history museum in Poland that aims to present the recent history of Poland and Europe. The museum's narrative is constructed through various elements, including sound, which plays an important role in creating an engaging and emotional experience for visitors. The author of the article conducted research on the museum's soundscape and identified the use of sound mnemotopoi and sonic icons to represent Polish collective memory and transnational memory. The museum exhibition, including its soundscape, can be seen as a memory apparatus that constructs and maintains collective and cultural memory. The museum's design and architecture also contribute to the visitors' sensory experience. The text describes the changes made to the permanent exhibition at the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk, Poland. The exhibition previously focused on the history of Poland and the world up until Russia's aggression against Ukraine in 2014. However, under new leadership, the exhibition now emphasizes the heroism of Polish soldiers and their efforts to regain independence after World War II. The exhibition includes artifacts, films, photographs, and documents that provide factual information about the war and its consequences, as well as addressing difficult topics such as antisemitism and Polish colonial aspirations. The exhibition's soundscape, created through carefully selected music and sound effects, enhances the visitor's experience and emotional connection to the exhibits. Overall, the exhibition aims to present a transnational message while highlighting the national memory of the war. The text
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