The Ulma Museum in Markowa – a story of courage that touches hearts
The Ulma Museum in Markowa is so much more than a museum only – it’s a journey back in time to the bravery that changed the course of history. Here, in this unique place, the fate of a family who, instead of taking care of their own safety, decided to face hatred and wartime violence, risking everything to save other human beings, seems as vivid now as it once was.
What can you expect?
In brief:
- The moving story of the Ulma family – the Museum commemorates the extraordinary and heroic attitude of the Ulma family, who risked their own lives to save Jews during World War II.
- Unique exposition – the Museum offers not only exhibitions related to the history of the family, but also a rich collection of objects, photographs and documents that allow us to understand the life of the Ulma family and the tragic war events.
- Education and reflection – an ideal place for those interested in the themes of World War II, humanities and heroic attitudes in difficult times.
Ticket info:
- Tickets can be purchased directly at the museum ticket office on the day of the tour. The ticket office is open within the opening hours of the museum.
- You can pay for your tickets by card or in cash at the ticket office.
- The museum offers free tours each Tuesday.
- The museum offers guided tours in Polish and English.
- In case of organised groups, please book your guided tour at least one week earlier.
Important notice:
- The route from the hotel to the open-air museum in Markowa is very picturesque – it goes through beautiful green areas of the Subcarpathia. A perfect opportunity to feel the spirit of the region to the fullest. If you can, go by bike there.
- The Museum in Markowa is the first museum in Poland dedicated exclusively to Poles who rescued Jews during World War II.The history of the Ulma family was one of the key arguments in the process of the family’s beatification. In 2023, Józef and Wiktora Ulma as well as their children were beatified, which was the first such case in the history of the Catholic church (beatification of the entire family, including an unborn child).
- The museum is accessible to wheelchair users.
- The route from the hotel to the open-air museum in Markowa is very picturesque – it goes through beautiful green areas of the Subcarpathia. A perfect opportunity to feel the spirit of the region to the fullest. If you can, go by bike there.
