Pomorska Street

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The museum branch conducts research on the history of Krakow during the German occupation and Stalinism, and cooperates with the Małopolska Association of History Enthusiasts ‘Rawelin’, popularising knowledge about this period. The result of this cooperation was the opening of an air-raid shelter in 2006. The building at 2 Pomorska Street, known as the Silesian House, was built between 1931 and 1936 as a hostel for Silesian youth. Between 1939 and 1945, it was the headquarters of the Gestapo in Krakow and a place of interrogation, imprisonment and torture for thousands of people. After the war, the building came under the care of the National Defence League, and since 1981 it has been the only museum in Krakow commemorating World War II.

Estimated time of the visit: 30 min.
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Information for people with disabilities

Parking + Parking spaces 
There are no parking spaces on the premises. The nearest paid parking area is located at Pomorska 6. Holders of an ‘N’ subscription do not incur additional charges.

Customer Service Centre/Reception 
The ticket office is located at the entrance to the exhibition. Narrow stairs lead to the building.  

Obstacle-free route 
The exhibition is located in a building with architectural obstacles (stairs, differences in levels on one floor). The former Gestapo cells are located in the basement, accessed by narrow stairs. The rooms are very cramped.

Services for the deaf 
All our branches/facilities offer tours with an interpreter, but this service must be requested in advance. 

PJM/SJM interpreter 
All our branches/facilities offer tours with an interpreter, but this service must be requested in advance.  

Assistance dogs 
We welcome people with disabilities and their assistance dogs to all our branches/facilities.