The pride and joy of our facility is one of the largest collections of heavy military equipment in the country, set within a beautiful, historic palace park. Covering an area of approximately 4 hectares, the collection features tanks, armoured personnel carriers, military trucks, engineering equipment, artillery and missile systems, as well as military aircraft and helicopters.

The exhibition showcases hunting weapons from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as trophies, illustrating the combat and decorative functions of historic palace interiors. Among the more than 30 exhibits are a 17th-century Cieszyn rifle, flintlock, percussion and breech-loading rifles, double-barrelled shotguns, triple-barrelled shotguns and oriental examples.

The exhibition is complemented by 18th-century crossbows, javelins, powder flasks, cutlasses and a buffalo horn trumpet, as well as a sofa decorated with vine motifs. The exhibition offers an insight into the craftsmanship of old hunting weapons and the aesthetics of palace furnishings.

The Lubuskie Military Museum pavilion offers 600 m² of exhibition space; it was built in 1988 to house

of smaller dimensions and delicate construction. The exhibition features around 150 items – aircraft, vehicles, artillery and rocket launchers – grouped by theme, which makes it easier to explore.

The central section is occupied by aviation equipment, including the TS-8 Bies aircraft. On the right-hand side, rocket launchers are on display, including the BM-13 ‘Katyusha’, whilst on the left are wheeled vehicles such as the Studebaker, Chevrolet 8421/C15A and STAR-660. The centre of the pavilion is filled with artillery, including a German leFH 18 howitzer, a Soviet wz. 1937 cannon and a unique cross-section of a 3M8M3 rocket from the 2K11M1 “Krug” system.

Here, we can see the development of weaponry from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. The collection includes examples of handguns and long guns, bladed weapons – including sabres, broadswords and rapiers – as well as polearms and items of protective armour. Among the most valuable exhibits are a Hungarian-Polish sabre from the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, an 18th-century test pistol and a two-handed hispadon-type sword.

The exhibition is enriched by objects from outside Europe, including a Japanese samurai helmet and an Indian sipar shield. The display is complemented by multimedia elements, such as a hologram of a patriotic medal from 1861 and a presentation dedicated to the battles in the Lubusz Land, as well as selected works of art inspired by war themes.

The exhibition highlights the participation of Polish women in military service and combat operations during the Second World War. It focuses on the real, yet often overlooked, role of women within the Polish Army, showcasing their training, frontline service, and their roles in command and logistics.

The core of the exhibition consists of memorabilia from women who served in Berling’s Army, including the Emilia Plater Independent Women’s Battalion. These include original uniforms from 1944–1946, documents, decorations and photographs. The exhibition also covers the participation of Polish women in the Polish Armed Forces in the West, the underground resistance and the Auxiliary Women’s Service, creating a factual

and well-documented picture of women’s contribution to the history of the Polish military in the 20th century.

The exhibition traces the history of the Polish soldier against the backdrop of the most significant events of the first half of the 20th century – from the struggle

for independence during the First World War, through the period of the Second Polish Republic, to the experiences of the Second World War.

On display are military artefacts from the Polish Legions, memorabilia from the Greater Poland Uprising, the border conflicts, and the armaments and uniforms of the Polish Army from 1921–1939. The exhibition also covers the 1939 campaign, the activities of the Polish Underground State, and the fate of the Polish Armed Forces in the West and the 1st and 2nd Armies of the Polish Army, creating a concise and coherent narrative of the service and struggle of the Polish soldier between 1914 and 1945. The whole is set against the backdrop of the weaponry and equipment of the Axis powers.

The exhibition traces the history of the Polish army from the end of the Second World War to the present day. It illustrates changes in the organisation of the armed forces, weaponry and the daily life of soldiers, showcasing items such as TT and Czak pistols, PPS and PPSz submachine guns, AK carbines, RPG grenade launchers, as well as cold steel weapons and specialist equipment.

The exhibition is complemented by figures of soldiers in their distinctive uniforms, a section dedicated to aviation featuring a pilot mannequin in an ejection seat, and displays on the navy, armoured forces and overseas missions. Taken as a whole, it provides a clear and accessible introduction to the history of the Polish Army after 1945.