Institut Paměti národa Pardubice
About This Museum
Tucked away on a main boulevard in Pardubice, the Institut Paměti národa feels more like a portal than a museum. It’s a place dedicated to the raw, often painful stories of 20th-century Czech resistance against totalitarian regimes. You don't just read placards here; you listen to the crackle of clandestine radio broadcasts and come face-to-face with the personal effects of those who dared to defy. The air is thick with a profound respect for the courage of ordinary people, making it an intensely moving and essential visit.
Collection Highlights
One powerful exhibit reconstructs a typical StB (secret police) interrogation room, complete with period-appropriate furniture and lighting that immediately creates a sense of unease. Another highlight is the collection of listening devices and covert printing presses, tangible evidence of the cat-and-mouse game played between dissidents and the state.
Visitor Information
It's located at tř. Míru 60, right in the city center and easy to find. Given the heavy subject matter, it's probably best for older teens and adults who can grapple with the complex history.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a renovated early 20th-century civic building, its clean, modern interior design starkly contrasts with the weight of the history contained within, allowing the stories themselves to take center stage.
Contact & Location
Address: Institut Paměti národa, Machoňova pasáž, Střed, Pardubice, okres Pardubice, Pardubický kraj, Severovýchod, 532 32, Česko
Phone: +420 602 464 341
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