Lubin Pioneers 1945 Open-Air Exhibition

"Lubin Pioneers 1945" is a permanent open-air exhibition by the railway station in Lubin, run by the Historical Museum in Lubin. It was officially opened on 2 May 2022, and its subject is the history of the first settlers who came to the town after the Second World War.

What you'll see at the exhibition

The centrepiece of the exhibition is a historic Ty2-22 steam locomotive, bought by the museum in 2018, together with its tender and four carriages - two glazed and two freight cars. Inside and around the rolling stock are reconstructions of scenes from the everyday life of the settlers, along with more than 50 figures made using 3D technology.

The history it tells

The exhibition shows maps of the resettlements of 1944-1946 and plans related to the land-ownership campaigns in the newly settled territories. It is complemented by two panel displays with photographs taken from film material, documenting the period of settlement in Lubin.

Practical information

• Location: next to the railway station in Lubin
• Getting there: easiest to reach from the railway station side, from where the exhibition is visible from the platforms and surrounding area
• Opening hours: the museum's website lists daily 10:00-18:00, worth confirming before a visit
• What to expect: an open-air visit around historic rolling stock and 3D figures, with no ticketed interior
• The permanent Historical Museum in Lubin also operates nearby, and families with children can visit the zoo or the RCS swimming pools