Central Prisoner Of War Museum

The main object of interest for the Central Museum of Prisoners-of-War is the functioning of two POW systems: the German and the Soviet ones, in the time of World War 2. The vicissitudes of Polish POWs involved in these systems and the history of the Polish soldiers interned in neutral countries during the War are of particular importance. The background history of the POW camps in Lamsdorf (since 1945 known as Łambinowice) and that of the labor camp organized in Łambinowice in the years 1939-1945 also play a significant role in popularization of the problem area.

The institution belongs to the group of museums of martyrdom, established after World War 2, with the aim to document the Nazi war crimes and cultivate the memory of their victims. The crimes perpetrated in Lamsdorf were connected with the functioning of one of the largest POW camp complexes designed for soldiers of the anti-Nazi coalition, which was established in this area in the years 1939-1945.

The Museum realizes its mission by running documentative, scientific and educational activities, organizing exhibitions, publishing and conserving the remains of the POW camps. The goal of all the actions which are undertaken is to preserve the memory of the victims of crimes.