Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, Minsk: Photos, Reviews & Location

Established in 1944, this World War II museum features 24 exhibit halls in an iconic building.

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#2 of 36 Tourist attractions in Minsk #1 of 13 Museums in Minsk

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

2.1 km from the center of Minsk

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Prospekte Pobeditelei 8, Minsk, Belarus

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+375 17 304-11-66

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What is the rating of Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War?: Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 7,358 reviews.
How does Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War rank in Minsk?: Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War is #2 of 36 Tourist attractions in Minsk by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War located?: Prospekte Pobeditelei 8, Minsk, Belarus — 2.1 km from the center of Minsk.
How can I contact Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War?: Phone: +375 17 304-11-66 · Website: warmuseum.by

Reviews (8)

Tobi Ring 2023 Oct 05

Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War

Very interesting. I was there in January 2023 and can only recommend it.
Regards from Germany

Nikolaj Korols-Senkevics 2023 Aug 09

a must visit, great display. after visiting such places, you are even more proud of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers

ebru onder 2021 Oct 29

Dramatic but at the same time cool museum to visit. Such a must for kids and the young. Photos and videos are allowed though no one speaks English or even smiles a bit 🤔not very helpful staff

Pete Hannon 2019 Oct 27

A fantastic museum in a brilliant setting. Very informative and a huge amount to see, from full size planes and tanks to a wide array of guns on display, medals and other assorted items. I'd recommend planning for a bare minimum of 2 hours as a visit to take it all in.

Ashton Brantingham 2018 Dec 27

I have been to many war museums, and this was a unique experience. To see from the point of view of soldier's and civilians living in those times is humbling. The presentation of this museum is immaculate, and English speaker friendly.

Ian Burtonshaw 2018 Nov 21

One of the best museums for Soviet WW2 awards I have ever been to. The rest is pretty good as well but the awards and story's behind them is the biggest part and well worth visiting just for them.

Brett Chatfield 2018 Aug 19

Excellent museum! Very new and modern look that shows WWII in nice detail and from the perspective of the Belarusian people. Also very nice to see the entire! facility wheelchair accessible! Definitely place this on your Minsk itinerary!

David Clarke 2018 Jul 04

A school parade was on close by, the patriotic music loud and the flags, held by each of the school kids, fluttering in the wind. A lovely backdrop on an excellent museum. The museum is new and expansive that takes the tourist through Belarus in the Second World War. There is everything from dioramas to weapons and even a few tanks. All material is in English and very extensive at that. The addition of an exhibit about “the raping of nanjing”, the Japanese army’s cruelty inflicted on the Japanese was brutal and fascinating.