FOR SCHOOLS

A guided tour of the museum. Through video stories, students can learn about the experiences of people persecuted during the communist era in Slovakia.
We will introduce the Map of Victims of Communism, and the tour also includes the Samizdat and Exile Literature Library of R. Fiby, where we demonstrate the creative ways people spread information during censorship.

Location: Moyzesova 24
Capacity: max 30 people
Duration: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Suitable for: Lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, universities
Keywords: totalitarianism, political trials, collectivization, types of persecution, 1968 occupation, normalization, dissent, Candle demonstration, samizdat
Pricing (Teachers/chaperones free of charge)

In the building of today’s State Scientific Library in Košice at Pribinova 1, we present an exhibition dedicated to the former regional ŠtB prison.

Students will learn about the harsh interrogation methods and severe violations of human rights suffered by political prisoners during communism. We will present key facts, showcase a 3D model of the prison building, and display a preserved prison cell.

Location: Pribinova 1
Capacity: max 25 people
Duration: 1 hour
Visiting hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
*Advance booking required (at least one day before) – Contact
Suitable for: Lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, universities
Keywords: totalitarianism, political trials, ŠtB, 1950s
Pricing: (Teachers/chaperones free of charge)