Muzeum Martyrologii „Pod Zegarem” w Lublinie
Branch of the National Museum in Lublin in the former Gestapo headquarters, with the preserved prison cells and an exhibition on the German occupation.
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About the museum
The building at ul. Uniwersytecka in Lublin was put into use in 1930 as the seat of the District Land Office. In January 1940 it was taken over by the German security police, and during the occupation it housed the Gestapo headquarters. The prisoners called the place the “Pod Zegarem” (Under the Clock) house.
In the cellars a prison for political prisoners was set up, with 12 cells, dark cells and a punishment cell. It is estimated that around 200 people were murdered here in 1942–1944. After the Germans left Lublin in July 1944, the prison was taken over by the Soviet political police, and then the building was occupied by the military.
The Martyrology Branch “Pod Zegarem” was solemnly opened on 23 September 1979, thanks to the efforts of the Club of Former Political Prisoners of the Lublin Castle and “Pod Zegarem” and in cooperation with the District Museum in Lublin. In 2017 the renovation of the rooms was completed and a new exhibition was opened. The museum is a branch of the National Museum in Lublin.
Key themes
- Preserved Gestapo prison cells in the cellars
- Former Gestapo headquarters in Lublin
- Exhibitions at ul. Uniwersytecka 1 and ul. Radziszewskiego 4
- Memorial site for the victims of the German occupation
Permanent exhibition
- Ekspozycja stała Muzeum Martyrologii „Pod Zegarem” – The exhibition in the former Gestapo headquarters presents the prison for political prisoners and the fate of the victims of the German occupation in Lublin.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Muzeum Narodowe w Lublinie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 8 zł |
| Groups | –A guided tour costs PLN 70 plus an admission ticket for each participant. |
| Guided tour (group fee) | 70 złIn addition, an admission ticket for each participant. |
| Museum lesson (group fee) | 80 złIn addition, a lesson ticket of PLN 7 per participant. |
| Museum workshop (group fee) | 100 złIn addition, a workshop ticket of PLN 10 per participant. |
Free admission: several days a month (dates are published by the museum on its website)
The ticket office accepts cash only. Free-admission days change every month; in October 2026 they were 6, 14, 22 and 30 October.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
Because of its subject matter (imprisonment and torture during the occupation), the exhibition is intended rather for older children and young people; the museum runs museum lessons for schools.
Getting there & parking
Address for navigation: ul. Uniwersytecka 1, 20-029 Lublin.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming of interiors and exhibits is for personal use only; flash, additional lighting and tripods are prohibited. |
| Good to know | The exhibitions are located in two places: at ul. Uniwersytecka 1 and at ul. Radziszewskiego 4. The educational offer includes museum lessons and workshops. |
