Památník Ležáky
Památník Ležáky: memorial to the village of Ležáky, burned by the Nazis in 1942. It is a commemorative site with guided tours; the museum is under reconstruction.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The village of Ležáky, on the edge of the Železné hory (Iron Mountains), was one of the smallest municipalities in the Chrudim district. In June 1942 it became one of the most tragic victims of Nazi persecution. The parachute group SILVER A, with the radio transmitter Libuše sent from London, had found refuge in the village. During the Nazi operation on 24 June 1942, all residents of the village except two children were murdered. The village was burned down and levelled to the ground.
After the war a memorial was established here, which still keeps the memory of the victims alive. The commemorative area includes the sites of the vanished farmsteads, a granite monument from 1945, the Book of Victims, tomb-houses and small memorials to individual victims. The complex also includes the former Švandův mlýn (Švanda Mill) and the original stone footbridges.
In a stone building, the museum presents the permanent exhibition “Ležáky, osada, která nemlčela” (Ležáky, the Village That Did Not Keep Silent). The building is protected as a cultural monument and requires extensive renovation of the roof, thermal insulation and electrical installations. In 2026 the museum is therefore closed, and the Ministry of Culture is preparing a reconstruction and a new exhibition. The commemorative area remains accessible through guided tours. The Památník Ležáky is managed by the contributory organisation Památník Lidice.
Highlights
- Commemorative area of the vanished village with tomb-houses and a Book of Victims
- Granite monument from 1945 and a wooden cross from the same year
- Guided tours of the commemorative area
- Audio guide for mobile phones (iOS and Android)
- The former Švandův mill and the stone footbridges
- Operated by
- Památník Lidice (příspěvková organizace Ministerstva kultury ČR)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | –uniform admission for all |
Free admission: In 2026 admission is free on 8 May, 18 May, 1 June, 21 June, 12 September and 28 October
The uniform admission of CZK 100 per person includes the guided tour of the commemorative area.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Step-free access is provided to the mini gallery, the WC and most of the commemorative area.
Kids & families
Programmes on the fates of children during the Second World War are prepared for school groups; the website does not state an age limit for entry.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Miřetice u Hlinska, Hostinec · 2 km
By train to Chrudim, then by bus to the Miřetice u Hlinska, Hostinec stop; about 2 km on foot remain.
By car
Parking available
Car park at the NKP Ležáky restaurant.
By car from Prague along the D11 motorway to exit 84 (Pardubice, Opatovice), then via Pardubice, Chrudim and Slatiňany to Miřetice and Ležáky.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
A restaurant is next to the museum; its opening hours are set by the restaurant operator.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | In 2026 the commemorative area is accessible only with a guide. An audio guide for the commemorative area is available for iOS and Android. The memorial offers schools several educational programmes, for example “Stopy ležácké tragédie” (Traces of the Ležáky Tragedy). |
