Sala BHP

The Sala BHP in Gdańsk is a historic building on the grounds of the former Imperial Shipyard that now serves as a congress center, exhibition venue, and museum. Originally used as a torpedo depot and assembly hall for arming warships, it took its name, which refers to occupational health and safety, after a tragic shipyard accident in 1961. The site is of particular historical significance as the birthplace of the Solidarność trade union, which was founded here during a strike in August 1980 and which owns the building today. Following a comprehensive renovation, visitors can experience the building's 19th-century architectural fabric and learn about the region's social and industrial history.