House of Memory of Upper Silesian Jews

The House of Memory of Upper Silesian Jews is a branch of the Gliwice Museum devoted to the history of the Jews in Upper Silesia. It is housed in a former funeral preparation house beside the new Jewish cemetery.

A building from the early 20th century

The funeral preparation house was built in 1902-1903 next to the new Jewish cemetery and was opened on 15 November 1903. It was designed by the Viennese architect Max Fleischer. The building consists of a prayer hall, a mortuary and a caretaker's flat. During the Second World War it served as a military store and survived undamaged.

From monument to museum

In 2003 the building was entered in the heritage register, and in 2012 it was turned into a branch of the museum. The museum describes the place as a space for dialogue between cultures, religions and nations.

Exhibition and educational offer

The permanent exhibition "Jews in Upper Silesia" shows the history of this community from the Middle Ages to the present day. According to the museum, it is the only such permanent exhibition in the region. The branch also runs lectures and classes for children, schools and families.

Nearby

The town centre with the Gliwice Museum lies about 2 km away, and the Gliwice Radio Tower about 1.2 km.

Practical information

• The branch's website: muzeum.gliwice.pl, the Zwiedzaj (Visit) tab.
• Check opening days and hours and ticket rules on that website before your visit.