Музей «Територія Терору», History museum in Lviv, Ukraine.
The museum occupies a former Soviet prison building and displays photographs, documents, and objects that illustrate repression during the 20th century. The collection focuses on how totalitarian rule affected ordinary people.
The building served as an NKVD prison from 1944 to 1955 and previously functioned as a Jewish ghetto from 1941 to 1943. These successive uses reflect the changing occupations and control of the city.
The museum documents how the city endured Soviet and German rule, preserving memories of those who lived through these periods. Exhibits feature personal belongings and stories from people who experienced persecution.
Entry is free and the museum maintains a research library with rare materials for visitors interested in deeper study. Plan time to move through exhibits carefully, as the content can be emotionally demanding.
Since 2019, the museum has gathered witness testimonies through the #unheard project, recording voices of people who experienced totalitarian rule. These recordings preserve firsthand accounts for future generations.
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