The Remembrance Museum of Land of Oświęcim Residents: A Journey Through History
Explore the rich history of Oświęcim at The Remembrance Museum, where stories of resilience and heritage come to life.
The Remembrance Museum of Land of Oświęcim Residents offers a poignant glimpse into the life and experiences of the residents of Oświęcim, through powerful exhibits and historical narratives that resonate deeply.
A brief summary to The Remembrance Museum of Land of Oświęcim Residents
- Maksymiliana Kolbego 2A, Oświęcim, 32-600, PL
- +48334474084
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Plan your visit during weekdays for a less crowded experience.
- Allocate at least 1-2 hours to fully appreciate the exhibits.
- Check the museum's website for any special exhibitions or events during your visit.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From the main train station in Bielsko-Biała, take Bus Line 5 towards Oświęcim. The bus departs from the station every 30 minutes. After approximately 50 minutes, get off at the 'Oświęcim Zespół Szkół' bus stop. The Remembrance Museum is a short walk from there. Exit the bus, and head northeast on ul. Księdza Kuczyka for about 600 meters until you reach the intersection with ul. Maksymiliana Kolbego. Turn left onto ul. Maksymiliana Kolbego, and the museum will be on your right at number 2A.
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Walking
If you are already in the center of Bielsko-Biała, you can walk to the local bus station (Bielsko-Biała Dworzec Autobusowy). From there, take the bus as described above. If you prefer to walk, it would be quite a long journey, approximately 20 kilometers, following the route through ul. 1 Maja to Oświęcim, which will take around 4 hours.
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Train
You can take a train from Bielsko-Biała Główna station to Oświęcim. Trains run several times a day, with a journey time of approximately 45 minutes. Once you arrive at Oświęcim station, exit the station and take Bus Line 5 towards 'Oświęcim Zespół Szkół'. Get off at the 'Oświęcim Zespół Szkół' bus stop, and follow the walking directions provided above.
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