Secondary schools

Guided Tours

Journey to Polish Wrocław

AGE: students in years 7-8 primary and secondary school

TOUR DURATION: 1–1.5 hours

We will step back in time to the end of World War II to explore the migration movements in the Lower Silesia region. This tour will cover the resettlement of Polish citizens, the expulsion of Germans, the characteristics of these movements, their various stages, and the authorities and organisers involved in this process. These are just some of the topics we will delve into while discussing the so-called Recovered Territories.

GROUP SIZE: approx. 30 participants

Post-War Wrocław

AGE: students in years 1-8 primary school and secondary school

TOUR DURATION: 1.5–2 hours

The main attraction of the Centre for Zajezdnia History is the permanent exhibition “Wrocław 1945–2016”, dedicated to the city’s post-war history. Children and young people will explore the broader context of post-war border changes, population shifts, the city’s reconstruction, and its resettlement. The level of information shared during the tour is tailored to suit each age group.

GROUP SIZE: approx. 30 participants

We Learn Solidarity

AGE: students in years 7-8 primary school and secondary school

TOUR DURATION: 1–1.5 hours

What happened in Wrocław during the August strikes? How did life in the People’s Republic of Poland (PRL) change after the agreements were signed? What new challenges did Polish citizens face? And most importantly, how did the communist government react to the changes? This specially designed tour will delve into the events of 1980 and beyond, while exploring the democratic opposition’s activities over the years.

GROUP SIZE: approx. 30 participants

On your marks, get set, go!

AGE: students in years 7-8 primary school and secondary school

DURATION: 1.5–2 hours

Sport plays a significant role in our daily lives and social life, but how familiar are we with the history of Polish sport? This tour is perfect for those curious about this topic. We’ll look into the origins of Polish sport during the Second Polish Republic, explore what happened to athletes during WWII, examine the changes in sport during the communist era, and, of course, learn about the individuals who made significant contributions to both Polish and global sports.

GROUP SIZE: approx. participants

Hand Me a Brick: How Poland Was Built

AGE: secondary school students
DURATION: 1–1.5 hours

During this session on architecture and urban planning, we’ll explore intricately decorated townhouses, notable public buildings, as well as innovative housing designs and towering apartment blocks. We’ll discover how cities and structures evolved over the decades and how these changes impacted daily life. Concepts like functionalism, art deco, socialist realism, and postmodernism will no longer be a mystery.

GROUP SIZE: approx. 30 participants

Educational Workshops

Young Historian Academy

AGE: students in years 4-8 primary and secondary school

DURATION: 1-1.5 hours

History is a fascinating science! This workshop will introduce students to the world of a historian’s work. Participants will learn about various historical sources and how to analyse them like a professional historian. They’ll get hands-on experience with archival research, deciphering scripts, and interpreting maps, seals, and coats of arms. It’s an exciting way to understand the work behind unearthing historical knowledge.

WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE:

Paleography – the study of ancient writing
Sigillography – the study of seals
Heraldry – the study of coats of arms
Iconography – the study of images in art history
Genealogy – the study of family relations
Archival Science – the study of historical documentation
Cartography – the study of maps
Chronology – the study of time measurement

GROUP SIZE: approx. 20 participants

Booking with at least one week’s notice (one workshop per session, chosen by the client)

What’s the Queue For?

AGE: students in years 6–8 primary and secondary

DURATION: 1 hour

Through an engaging role-playing game set in a recreated 1980s butcher shop, participants will experience life in the People’s Republic of Poland (PRL) and understand the difficulties of everyday life. In this immersive experience, we travel back to a time where products weren’t bought, but “acquired.” Students will attempt basic shopping in a PRL-era store, facing challenges such as shortages, rationing, long queues, and, of course, the grumpy shopkeeper.

GROUP SIZE: approx. 25 participants

How Breslau Became Wrocław

AGE: students in year 8 primary and secondary school

DURATION: 1 hour

In the setting of post-war Wrocław, a commission works tirelessly to change the city’s street names from German to Polish. The clock is ticking. Students will step into the shoes of the commission members and try their hand at renaming the streets. Will they choose correctly? Participants will also discuss the consequences of WWII in Central and Eastern Europe and gain a deeper understanding of terms like “The Big Three,” “Re-Polonisation,” and “population transfers.” Using Wrocław and Lower Silesia as examples, they will explore the process of renaming territories in the so-called Recovered Lands.

GROUP SIZE: approx. 20 participants

Workshops

Screen Printing Workshop

AGE: students in years 4-8 primary and secondary schools

DURATION: 1 hour

Screen printing workshops reveal how underground press materials, known as “bibuła,” were created during the fight against communism in the 1980s. During the session, participants will learn the screen printing technique and leave with a self-designed cotton bag as a souvenir. This fun and engaging workshop brings together younger and older students in a creative and collaborative environment.

GROUP: approx. 15 participants

Film Screening

Film Screening: The Battle of Wrocław

TARGET GROUP: secondary school students

DURATION: approx. 2 hours

A screening of the documentary The Battle of Wrocław, which covers the events of 1982 and the largest demonstration in Poland during martial law. Live ammunition, tear gas, water cannons, military, and militia forces versus petrol bombs and stones thrown by everyday citizens. How did it come to this? How did a peaceful protest turn into a street battle? The film explores these questions, offering a close look at the people involved in the demonstration that forever changed Wrocław.

GROUP: up to 49 people

In short

‘Remembrance and Future’ Centre

Grabiszyńska Street 184, 53-235 Wrocław
Secretariat
71 715 96 00
+48 663 901 767
Reception/Ticket Office
71 715 96 02
sekretariat@zajezdnia.org