Museum Night at PJATK Gdańsk!

The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at both of our buildings: the Department of Computer Science and the Department of New Media Arts.

Department of Computer Science, 9/11 Targ Drzewny Street

Japan Zone

| 6:00 PM–11:00 PM | ground floor

Join us for an introduction to Japanese culture! The Japanese zone will feature a variety of attractions that will give you a glimpse into the history and culture of the Land of the Rising Sun. 

VR and 3D Printing Zone

| 6:00 PM–11:00 PM | ground floor

Step into another reality with our VR goggles and see what can be created with 3D printing technology. We will be operating at
in two locations: at the Faculty of Computer Science (Targ Drzewny 9/11, Gdańsk)
and at the Faculty of New Media Arts (ul. Brzegi 55, Gdańsk).

Presentation of game projects created by PJATK students

| 6:00 PM–10:00 PM | Room A310

Presentation of projects created within the GameDev specialization at the Department of Computer Science. Learn how games are made and what challenges developers face. Play prototypes created by our students.

“Truth and Falsehood in Photography” – a lecture by Dr. Leszek Żurek 

| 8:30–9:30 p.m. | Room A206

Since the dawn of photography, people have used various techniques to distort our view of the world around us. We will trace the history of these techniques: from the first photomontages, through digital manipulation, to the use of Artificial Intelligence. We also invite you to join the discussion, ask questions, and share your perspective.

Drawing Workshop Yōkai 

| 9:00–10:00 p.m. | Room A210

Yōkai is a general term for mythical monsters, spirits, demons, and supernatural phenomena in Japanese folklore. They take countless forms—ranging from animals to everyday objects—and evoke fear or wonder. Often mischievous, sometimes helpful, they are a fascinating element of culture, strongly present in manga, anime, and games. In this workshop, we’ll create our own versions.

Program: Department of New Media Art, 55 Brzegi Street

VR Zone

| 6:00 PM–11:00 PM | B201

Transport yourself to another reality with our VR headsets. We will be operating at
in two locations:
at the Faculty of Computer Science (Targ Drzewny 9/11, Gdańsk)
and at the Faculty of New Media Arts (ul. Brzegi 55, Gdańsk).

Tour of the Department of New Media Arts

| 6:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:30 PM | ground floor

Check out the students’ work, take a look inside the specialized studios
, and hear some interesting facts about campus life. Meet in the center of the building by the main entrance.

Workshop on Creating a "Visual Novel" – REGISTRATION REQUIRED 

| 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Room B211

In this workshop, we will create a prototype of a visual novel. We will learn the basics of using the Ren’Py engine, which is used to create this type of game. To create the graphics, we will learn how to use the basic features of the Adobe suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).

The workshops are intended for participants aged 16 and older. In particular,
is designed for those with no prior programming experience.