The Museum was founded in 1947 on the site of the
former Konzentrationslager Auschwitz-Birkenau. The museum consists of
two integral parts: the former mother camp in Oświęcim (KL Auschwitz
Stamlager) and the former camp in Brzezinka. Visitors can visit the
sites of both camps with their reminded buildings, structures and
equipment and see the permanent exhibitions displayed in select blocks.
Visitors can see the museum on their own or hire a foreign-language
speaking guide.
