The ceremonial opening of the President Lech Kaczyński Central History Point is behind us
The premiere show of the Central History Stop on 6 May 2024 at ul. Marszałkowska 107 in Warsaw featured many commemorative speeches, and a plaque commemorating the patron of the Central History Point, President Lech Kaczyński, was unveiled. Prof. Andrzej Nowak gave a commemorative lecture, and the ceremony was complemented by an artistic part and immersive history lessons in the New Technology Zone.
Conference with the participation of the President of the Institute of National Remembrance, Karol Nawrocki, PhD and Magdalena Hajduk, Director of the New Technologies Division
The event was attended by the President of the Institute of National Remembrance, Karol Nawrocki, PhD. During the press conference, he pointed out that the basic role of the Institute of National Remembrance is to tell the truth about Poland and Poles:
“The history of the 20th century, a teacher of life and a teacher of death, still has a lot to say to us today, to all of us. It says this thanks to the Institute of National Remembrance. This is our main, basic mission, to tell the truth about Poland and Poles in the 20th century. To tell us, contemporary people, the truth about ourselves as a nation”.
Magdalena Hajduk, Director of the New Technologies Division, emphasized that school children visiting the New Technologies Zone not only have fun, but also learn history:
“It is worth reminding that the Institute of National Remembrance’s game “The Cyphers Game” has been a school reading since 2022. So we give teachers the space to conduct lessons and verify their knowledge through a quiz we have prepared.”
See educational quizzes prepared based on the projects of the New Technologies Division
A place for exchanging thoughts, holding conversations, and learning history in a modern way
The Central History Stop is a modern educational centre. There is space for organising conferences, speeches, galas, and reports. It is also the seat of a new bookstore, operating on the ground floor of the building at ul. Marszałkowska 107 (entrance from ul. Świętokrzyska).
Visitors were also invited to a meeting from the “Books full of history” series, whose guests were the winners of the “Signets of the IPN Publishing House” competition. The bookstore is open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The bookstore offers publications published in traditional, electronic (ebooks), and audio (audiobooks) forms.
Immersive history lessons in the New Technology Zone
After the press conference, visitors headed to the New Technology Zone. This is where the first immersive history lessons take place, based on educational projects of the New Technology Division. Thanks to the use of modern technological solutions, education combined with elements of fun is effective and efficient.
Young people who visited the IPN’s New Technology Zone confirmed that it was a unique experience. The majority will be eager to revisit Marszałkowska 107 for another immersive history lesson. The zone includes as many as three gaming capsules, two VR stations for presenting projects in virtual reality, and interactive avatars depicting historical figures capable of moving and gesturing.
Opening of the President Lech Kaczyński Central History Point of the Institute of National Remembrance
The ceremonial opening of the Central History Point of the Institute of National Remembrance will continue until 7 May. During this time, all previously signed-up guests can take part in immersive history lessons in the New Technology Zone and familiarise themselves with the publishing offer of the Institute of National Remembrance bookstore.
We cordially invite you to immersive history lessons. You can sign up in groups or individually. Lessons in the New Technology Zone will be held from 8 to 11 May.
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