This old bus depot has been brilliantly transformed into a two-floor museum telling the
history of Wrocław after WWII.
Opened in September 2016, the large open space has been cleverly refitted with intimate museum displays that recreate historical spaces and settings to lead the viewer through major moments in Poland's postwar history. The
rebuilding and repopulating of Wrocław
is well-covered, as is the country's reckoning with communism, martial law, and the
story of the Solidarity movement
.
The modern multimedia displays are extremely informative in English and Polish, and in addition to the permanent exhibit (titled 'Wrocław 1945-2016'), there are also changing temporary exhibits (currently
Golgota Wschodu
('Golgotha of the east'), an outdoor gallery, and a large space for roller skating; reserve at least 90mins for the exhibits. Located well southwest of the Old Town, it's only appropriate that you should take public transportation here (ideally tram 5 or 11 from 'Dworzec Głowny' or tram 4 from 'Świdnicka,' getting off at 'Bzowa (Centrum Zajezdnia)'); journey takes around 20mins.
Average visiting time 1.5hrs.
Nearby rennovations
Rennovations taking place near the Depot History Centre have dissuaded visitors from entering the building. However, the Depot History Centre and its exhibition are very much open in spite of all this!
