Muzeum Historyczne "Skarb" w Policach
Museum run by the Stowarzyszenie “Skarb” in two post-war bunkers in Police, on the history of the town, the Hydrierwerke Pölitz factory and the labour camps.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Historyczne “Skarb” is run by the Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Ziemi Polickiej “Skarb” (Association of Friends of the Police Region “Skarb”), which since 2006 has been collecting, conserving and presenting artefacts connected with the history of Police and the surrounding area. It began with a historical gallery and tours of ruins, and in 2010 it officially opened the museum in two post-war bunkers on ul. Spółdzielcza.
The exhibitions relate to the history of the town and in particular to the former synthetic petrol factory Hydrierwerke Pölitz AG, which supplied the German army during the Second World War. Prisoners from concentration camps worked at the plant under harsh conditions, and part of the exhibition tells their story.
The collection is divided into four sections. The Regional History section presents the development of the town, everyday life and war memorabilia. The Utility Technology section shows old dial telephones, the first computers and household and office equipment. The Weapons section gathers edged weapons, firearms and armour, uniforms, helmets and protective masks, and the Documents section presents documents and photographs, mainly from the Second World War. Visits are guided and lead through the exhibition and the ruins of the factory.
Highlights
- Exhibitions in two post-war bunkers
- History of the Hydrierwerke Pölitz synthetic petrol factory
- Weapons section with uniforms, helmets and protective masks
- Utility Technology section with old telephones and computers
- Guided tours of the factory ruins
Permanent exhibitions
- Dział Historii Regionu – The development of the town, everyday life of its residents and war memorabilia, including objects connected with the camps in Police.
- Dział Techniki Użytkowej – Old dial telephones, the first computers, and household and office equipment.
- Dział Oręża i Dział Dokumentów – Edged weapons, firearms and armour, uniforms, helmets and protective masks, and documents and photographs, mainly from the Second World War.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Ziemi Polickiej „Skarb”
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
According to the regional tourism portal, admission is free of charge; it is worth confirming this with the museum before a visit.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits are guided and lead through the exhibitions and the ruins of the former factory. Allow at least two hours for the visit, and three hours for a thorough tour. |
