Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War

10/10!!! Love this museum, almost everything in English so you can easily understand the historical context. You are transported to scenes of the 2WW through tanks, artillery and mannequins that are super realistic. You should definitely visit! The hall with the names of the heroes is incredible beautiful with stained glasses. A huge congratulations to everyone that put together this incredible museum.

Must-visit place in Minsk! Unfortunately, there’s no information available in English, so you have to rely on a visual translation app, which somewhat ruins the experience. The park around the museum is beautiful - on a sunny day.

Amazing museum, so many stories and so many items. My eyes were watering. It really captures the struggle and sacrifice of the people of former Soviet Union against the Nazis, and why their descendants will never forget or put up with nazism ever again.

One of the highlights of Minsk. Great museum detailing the great patriotic war in the 1940's. War is bad but sadly nobody remembers it. Those who forget history are condemned to repeat the past.

The Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Minsk is impressive, well-maintained, and rich in historical content. It offers a comprehensive overview of the Soviet Union's—and especially Belarus’s—role during World War II. The exhibits are well-organized, with authentic artifacts, photographs, weapons, vehicles, and immersive reconstructions. The modern and multimedia setup makes the visit engaging even for those who aren’t history enthusiasts. It’s a place that moves you and makes you reflect, essential for understanding the country’s historical memory. Highly recommended

Exposition is quite interesting however the stuff is closing museum at 18:30 not at 19 so I lost 30 min from of my sightseeing. Workers are not friendly looks like they don't like visitors.

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.

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