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A place of remembrance

Mausoleum of the Martyrdom of Polish Villages in Michniów

The Mausoleum of the Martyrdom of Polish Villages in Michniów is a place of remembrance dedicated to the inhabitants of Polish villages who fell victim to German and Soviet totalitarianism and Ukrainian nationalists.

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Photo: Mariusz Łężniak / Museum of the Kielce Countryside

Portrait photographs presented in the Mausoleum exhibition in Michniów
Moving stories

Behind every photograph is a human life

Discover the people and entire families whose lives were cut short by the pacification of Michniów. Search the complete memorial database.

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Part of the Mausoleum exhibition. Photo: Mariusz Łężniak / Museum of the Kielce Countryside.
The Mausoleum building in Michniów
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A Journey Through Memory

Discover the Mausoleum in Michniów through a unique photographic tour of the exhibition.

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Poles and Ukrainians, 1918–1947 – online exhibition
Online exhibition Poles and Ukrainians, 1918–1947 View all 24 exhibition panels ENEnglish version PL / UAPolski / Українська

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Visitor information
Opening hoursCheck the current visiting hours. AdmissionIndividual, group and reduced-price tickets. Getting hereDirections to the Mausoleum in Michniów. ContactEnquiries, bookings and practical information.

Symbolism

Architecture and symbolism of the Mausoleum

Raw concrete, light and space tell a story of remembrance, suffering and endurance. The form of the Mausoleum evokes homes and lives of rural inhabitants violently interrupted by war.

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Architecture and symbolism of the Mausoleum
Education and exhibition space at the Mausoleum

Education

Educational programme

Museum lessons, workshops, educational projects and resources for schools introduce the history of Michniów and the fate of Polish rural communities during the Second World War.

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Publications, archives and collections of the Mausoleum

Collections

Publications and collections

Books, exhibition catalogues, educational materials, archival photographs and documents devoted to the history of Michniów and the experience of Polish rural communities during the Second World War.

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Educational project

War through a Child’s Eyes

An online educational portal presenting the experience of war from the perspective of children – its youngest witnesses and victims.

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War through a Child’s Eyes educational portal

“Remembrance is our duty to the Victims.”