Permanent exhibition

The Permanent Exhibition of Museum of Communism

Tickets
Address ul. Piękna 40, Warszawa
Entry 12–18 PLN
Event website www.mzprl.pl…
Venue's website www.mzprl.pl

PRL is the time of many paradoxes. On the one hand, the reconstruction of the country from war damage was accompanied by enormous social enthusiasm, on the other, it was impossible to escape the intensified party propaganda of success, and the scale of persecution by the Security Service was unprecedented. The average inhabitant of PRL suffered the consequences and limitations resulting from the inefficiency of nationalized industry. However, it was also the time of increased creativity and resourcefulness. Although the quality of the gastronomy, including subsidized milk bars, left much to be desired, social, artistic and literary life thrived in cafes. Supply shortages left stores empty, but queues would line up anyway. What is at your fingertips today, was inaccessible to an ordinary citizen of the PRL. The aim of the exhibition is to show everyday life in the Polish People's Republic. The interiors and objects presented at the exhibition tell the story of how the policy of "people's rule" influenced the daily lives of citizens. They are valuable witnesses to history. They provide documentation of changing realities and social needs at a time when everything had to be "arranged" or organized. Small Fiat, Bambino phonograph, Frania washing machine – these are just a few of the PRL symbols that can be seen at the exhibition.

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