15 Sarnie Uroczysko Street in Kraków, Cultural heritage museum in Kraków, Poland.
Description
The building at 15 Sarnie Uroczysko Street is a museum focused on the history and fate of cultural objects during wartime. The exhibits document how artworks and heritage items were lost and how specialists work to recover or record them.
History
The building was reconstructed between 1946 and 1948 after World War II and became a memorial to cultural losses. It was later developed as a museum space to honor the work of the Estreicher family and others in saving artworks.
Culture
The building served as a private home for the Estreicher family, renowned collectors and patrons who worked to safeguard rare works. Today visitors can see how the household functioned as a place dedicated to preserving cultural treasures.
Practical
The museum is located in the Zwierzyniec neighborhood and welcomes visitors during its opening hours. It is helpful to allow yourself time to look closely at the individual items on display for a better understanding of the collections.
Did you know?
The Estreicher family were not just collectors but active rescuers who managed to save important books and artworks from destruction. Their personal notes and archives are part of today's exhibition and reveal the practical challenges they faced in this rescue mission.
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