The Quiet Heroes: Jaryna and Tomáš – Stories from the Second World War

Institut Paměti národa and the Brno TIC have prepared a joint "Digital History" ticket for visitors, which will take visitors at a discounted price to the exhibition The Quiet Heroes and the exhibition Fiery Horse and Dragon at the New Town Hall.

The visitors will take a journey into the history of the 20th century with the interactive exhibition The Quiet Heroes. They won't just be listening to the stories of witnesses who lived through totalitarian regimes – they'll be actively involved in exploring the memories themselves and using the tablet to actively influence and shape the adventure. Unconventional projections, visual and sound effects, interactive screens and augmented reality will help them do this.

The inspiring life stories of Jaryna and Tomáš confirm that not every hero is included in history lessons. The organisators have chosen them from more than ten thousand interviews from the Memory of a Nation collection, and they have one thing in common: they both selflessly helped others through their courageous actions, despite often risking their own safety in doing so. They wanted to make life easier for those living through the difficult times of World War II.

The tour will introduce the story of Jaryna, who, thanks to a poisonous chemical compound, saved dozens of Jews from being transported. Tomáš will take the visitrs on his extraordinary journey through the European Second World War battlefields.

The individual tours start at fixed times. This arrangement allows visitors to enjoy the tour in an intimate atmosphere, while seamlessly transitioning between the story stops.

Practical information:

• The tour lasts 90 minutes.
• The exhibition is suitable for ages 12 and up.
• Content includes footage depicting violent behaviour and weapons.
• The exhibition is not suitable for epileptics.
• It is possible to purchase the special ticket “exhibition + town hall tower” for reduced price 250 Kč.