Katyn museum

A brilliant, but harrowing museum. Upon arrival a forest stands as an installation and memorial towards to those killed in the Katyn massacre. From the moment you step foot into the museum, you’re transported. You’re shut off from the outside, and fully immersed into the history of the massacre. The hallway that leads you to the museum plays the sounds of men walking through woods with the sound of water droplets falling, and displays of silhouettes walking are projected onto the wall. You walk down the hallway with them, as if you’re one of them. 
The upper floor of the museum takes you through the history of the Katyn massacre, explaining what happened and who it affected. The audio guide is also helpful with explaining the history, and is worth a purchase. 
Downstairs there is rows upon rows of shelves, housing memorabilia belonging to the soldiers. Buttons, rosaries, combs, glasses, coins, and so much more. A harrowing reminder of how these people were just like you and me - they had things that were precious to them that they carried around with them - and their lives were so sadly cut short. The amount of memorabilia displayed is horrific to see, especially when you take into consideration that this is only a fraction of what was left behind. It’s so heartbreaking to see that this is all that remains of these brave souls. 

As you leave, there are stone memorials displaying the names of the lives lost - and also a memorial for those who’s names were lost to time, but never forgotten.