Museum of the Memory of the Inhabitants of the Oświęcim Region

The Museum of the Memory of the Inhabitants of the Oświęcim Region is at ul. Maksymiliana Marii Kolbego 2a in Oświęcim. It is a cultural institution of the Lesser Poland (Małopolska) Voivodeship self-government that documents the fates of people from the region.

What it does

The museum deals with the history of the inhabitants of the Oświęcim region and the events that affected them. According to the institution's website, its subjects include Polish airmen and victims of the Katyn massacre from the region. It has a permanent exhibition with educational trails and temporary exhibitions, and runs workshops and museum lessons for school groups.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Maksymiliana Marii Kolbego 2a, Oświęcim.
• Opening hours according to the museum's website: from 1 May to 30 September Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00, from 1 October to 30 April Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-16:00, closed on Mondays. Check them before your visit.
• Group bookings and the price list are on the museum's website.
• Also in Oświęcim is the Jewish Centre, about 2.4 km away.