wróć...A night of history at the Museum of Polish Children – victims of totalitarianism

We look back on an exceptional evening at the Museum of Polish Children – victims of totalitarianism, located at Piotrkowska 90 in Łódź. At the event, visitors were encouraged to learn about the history of this place of remembrance, the history of 20th century figures and to participate in meetings that connected history, architecture and art.

During the evening, visitors could explore the historic Teodor Steigert townhouse, which is one of the city's best examples of late 19th century architecture. The participants learned about the history of the building designed by Franciszek Chełmiński and the lives of the people who lived there, finding out about the building's architecture and the atmosphere of the old town of Łódź.

Dr Jakub Parol’s lecture, “W zbrodniczym mundurze na śmierć“ [To death in the uniform of a criminal regime], drew significant interest as it explored the agonising choices faced by young citizens of the Second Polish Republic conscripted into the Wehrmacht and the SS. The lecture provided a reminder of these lesser-known aspects of the Second World War.

The Museum also showcased large-format works by Artur Szyk – the world-renowned Łódź artist whose work served as a defiant protest against totalitarianism and violence.

Visitors also experienced the permanent exhibition, “Mamo, czemu nie przyjeżdżasz…” [Mom, why haven’t you come yet...], which is centred on original letters from children held in the German camp in Łódź. It was a moving and powerful presentation, which again emphasised the strength of individual testimony and the need to keep the memory of the youngest victims of the war alive.

Thank you to everyone who has visited us this year to learn about the history that has been carved into the architecture, the art and the human stories of our past.