Muzeum Ploština
About This Museum
People don't come to Ploština for a typical museum day out; they come to listen, to remember a story that the forests here will never forget. This quiet place in the Vsetínsky hills tells the devastating story of a village burned to the ground by Nazi forces in April 1945, a brutal reprisal for its support of local partisans. You'll walk past poignant reconstructions of the original log houses and see personal artifacts recovered from the ashes, each one a silent testament to the lives lost. It's a profoundly moving experience that connects you directly to a pivotal and painful chapter in our region's history.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the museum is the reconstructed timbered cottage, standing where the originals once did, furnished simply as it would have been. Alongside it, you'll find fragments of everyday life—a melted glass bottle, a damaged pot—and powerful photographs that put names and faces to the tragedy.
Visitor Information
It's best to check opening times before you make the trip, as it's a smaller memorial site. Wear good shoes for walking the grounds, and be prepared for a quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Architecture & Building
The main building is a simple, solemn memorial structure built near the original village site, complemented by authentic reconstructions of Moravian wooden cottages.
Contact & Location
Address: expozice Nová Ploština, 4947, Drnovice u Valašských Klobouk, Drnovice, okres Zlín, Zlínský kraj, Střední Morava, 763 25, Česko
Phone: +420 571 160 005
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