The Ulma Family Museum of Poles Saving Jews in World War II, Holocaust memorial museum in Markowa, Poland
Description
The Ulma Family Museum is a memorial located in Markowa dedicated to documenting Polish efforts to protect Jewish people during World War II. The contemporary building houses exhibitions that tell the stories of ordinary families who chose to help despite extraordinary danger.
History
The Ulma family and eight Jewish people they sheltered were executed by German forces on March 24, 1944. Their house became a symbol of ordinary people's resistance against systematic persecution.
Culture
The institution maintains records of 1,500 Polish locations where Jewish residents found protection through documented actions of 6,700 recognized individuals.
Practical
It is best to check opening hours in advance, as they vary significantly between summer and winter seasons. Allow plenty of time to read the exhibitions carefully, as the content is emotionally intense and requires thoughtful engagement.
Did you know?
The museum documents over 1500 Polish locations where Jewish people found refuge, honoring approximately 6700 recognized individuals who assisted in these rescue efforts. This record reveals that resistance to persecution was not rare, but rather took root across many communities.
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