Stalag Luft VI, Military museum in Šilutė, Lithuania
Located one mile southeast of Heydekrug Railway Station, Stalag Luft VI contains wooden army huts and single-story barracks arranged in three distinct compounds.
The German Air Force operated this prisoner-of-war camp from 1943, housing Allied airmen including British, American, Canadian, and Australian military personnel.
The museum preserves testimonies and artifacts from former prisoners, documenting their educational activities, theater performances, sports events, and survival strategies.
The military museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 to 15:00, allowing visitors to explore the preserved structures and historical exhibits.
Archaeological surveys in 2011 revealed numerous prisoner remains beneath a road in Armalėnai village, leading to the reburial of 1,200 individuals near the camp cemeteries.
Location: Šilutė District Municipality
Inception: 1943
Part of: German Air Force High Command
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00-15:00
Website: http://silutesmuziejus.lt/maciku-lageris-karceris-muziejus
GPS coordinates: 55.35668,21.52033
Latest update: September 25, 2025 07:40
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