Norwegian POW Museum, Military museum in Ostrzeszów, Poland.
The Norwegian POW Museum in Ostrzeszów displays objects, documents, and photographs related to Norwegian soldiers imprisoned during World War II. The collection includes personal items and records that provide insight into their experiences while held captive.
The building was originally Oflag XXI-C camp, where German authorities held Norwegian military officers during the war. This location marks an important site in the wartime history between the two nations.
The museum exhibits maintain records of military traditions, personal stories, and wartime experiences through photographs taken by prisoners using contraband materials.
The museum offers guided visits available on different days, making it easy for travelers to schedule a stop. Groups and school classes can arrange visits in advance to ensure a more personalized experience.
The collection started with a tin plate found in a school cellar that created a connection to a captured officer's story. This discovery became the catalyst for documenting the wartime experiences from a Norwegian viewpoint.
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