The National Liberation Museum Maribor (Muzej narodne osvoboditve Maribor ), Styria Region, Slovenia
4.0 (20 reviews) Spent Ranking #23 in Maribor Speciality Museums
Small but fascinating coverage of the complex history of Maribor during World War 2.
This is a small unpresupposing museum which hosts an excellent display covering the complex history of Maribor during World War 2, complex because this area of former Yugoslavia was not just invaded by the Nazis but annexed to the Third Reich. On display are many photos and many curious interesting relevant objects. And there are good information topic panels translated ito English. The Nazis also established a prison camp at Maribor (Stalag 18D) which “accommodated” Yugloslavs, Russians, French and British POWs?! And even Australians!? There is a slouch hat there. And on display too are harrowing photos of Russian POWs, most of whom of course died from the Nazis cruel treatment.
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Ulica heroja Tomshicha 5, Maribor 2000 Slovenia
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Website
http://mnom.si/en-gb
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4.0 based on (20 reviews)
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5William E 5:00 PM Jul 23, 2014
Small but fascinating coverage of the complex history of Maribor during World War 2.
This is a small unpresupposing museum which hosts an excellent display covering the complex history of Maribor during World War 2, complex because this area of former Yugoslavia was not just invaded by the Nazis but annexed to the Third Reich. On display are many photos and many curious interesting relevant objects. And there are good information topic panels translated ito English. The Nazis also established a prison camp at Maribor (Stalag 18D) which “accommodated” Yugloslavs, Russians, French and British POWs?! And even Australians!? There is a slouch hat there. And on display too are harrowing photos of Russian POWs, most of whom of course died from the Nazis cruel treatment.
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4Arcee_CO 5:00 PM Oct 25, 2012
Important WW II and post-war history
We came to Maribor mostly to see this uncommon museum, hoping to get a objective, yet engaging view of the complex history of 20th century Slovenia. The museum had an extensive array of Nazi occupation photos and documents, mostly showing how regional residents were controlled, incarcerated, shot or sent to camps. There were photos are local war damage to factories, caused by Allied bombing. One room did have a few physical artifacts - weapons, uniforms, etc. Another area showed reconstruction post-war, but less about the politics or ethnic divisions. Unfortunately, the museum felt like it was set up in the 1960's Tito era and has had little updating since. Adjoining rooms had a separate upbeat Industrial success exhibit, colorful but also dated and feeling like commercial propaganda. Rated "very good because it is worth a visit for all who are interested in the history of the past 100 years. Note - the museum building is amazingly hard to find, even though only 3 blocks from the historical town square. They urgently need visible new signs to their off-the street back door.
