Armia Krajowa Museum in Kraków, History museum in Grzegórzki district, Krakow, Poland
Description
Muzeum Armii Krajowej is a history museum in Krakow dedicated to Poland's underground resistance during World War II. The collection includes uniforms, weapons, documents, and personal objects left by members of the movement.
History
The museum was established in 2000 after a long period of collecting materials from survivors and their families. It preserves the story of Armia Krajowa, which became Europe's largest resistance movement during the war.
Culture
The museum displays photographs and documents revealing how the underground resistance operated and how its members lived day to day. Personal items on show help visitors understand the network that connected fighters across occupied Poland.
Practical
The museum is located in central Krakow and spreads across several rooms connected by stairs and corridors. Audio guides and information panels in multiple languages help visitors navigate the exhibits and understand the historical context.
Did you know?
The museum displays an original detention cell where occupation forces held resistance fighters during interrogations. Also on view is a reconstructed section of a Halifax bomber that carried British pilots over occupied territory.
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