Muzeum Molke, Military technology museum in Ludwikowice Kłodzkie, Poland.
The Muzeum Molke occupies a former coal mine site and displays military vehicles, equipment, and underground tunnels from World War II. The grounds also contain remains of industrial buildings and reveal the layered history of how the site was used over different periods.
The Wenceslaus coal mine was established in 1771 and operated as a major extraction site in the region for decades. During German occupation from 1939 to 1945, the facility was converted into a munitions factory.
The museum reveals how the local community was connected to wartime weapons production and the deep roots mining held in the region's identity.
The museum grounds are best explored on foot, and visitors should wear sturdy shoes since pathways are uneven in places. Guided tours through the underground passages provide better context for understanding the layout and scale of the structures.
The site preserves Muchołapka, a massive concrete structure that originally functioned as a cooling tower for the mine and power plant complex. This striking construction remains one of the most visible features on the museum grounds and reveals the industrial scale of the operation.
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