The Terezín Memorial was established in 1947 on the initiative of the Czechoslovakian government as a “Memorial to National Suffering” and is now the only institution of its kind in the Czech Republic. Originally built as a fortress town, Terezín functioned as a concentration camp from 1941 to 1945. The Small Fortress, which was used as a Gestapo prison, is located about one kilometer from the city. The memorial serves as a memorial to the many victims of Nazi racism and tyranny. At the same time, it fulfills a research and educational mission. The buildings and memorial sites accessible to the museum include the Small Fortress with the National Cemetery, the Ghetto Museum, the Magdeburg Barracks, the prayer room from the ghetto period, the Jewish Cemetery with crematorium, the Russian Cemetery, the Soviet Soldiers' Cemetery, the memorial plaque at the railroad siding, the memorial site on the Eger River, the columbarium with part of the bulwark wall, the burial room and the central mortuary.
Opening times
Small Fortress: Winter time November 1 - March 31 daily 8 am - 4:30 pm, summer time April 1 - October 31 daily 8 am - 6 pm; Ghetto Museum and Magdeburg Barracks: Winter time November 1 - March 31 daily 9 am - 5:30 pm, summer time April 1 - October 31 daily 9 am - 6 pm
Admission fees
Combined admission (Small Fortress + Ghetto Museum + Magdeburg Barracks): Adults 220 CZK, students, children (6-18 years), pensioners 170 CZK (from March 1 200 CZK), family admission (max. 2 adults + 3 children) 430 CZK (from March 1 500 CZK), single admission (Small Fortress) adults 180 CZK (from March 1 210 CZK) students, children (6-18 years), pensioners 150 CZK (from March 1 180 CZK)
Transport connection
Bus - Terezin, Zug - Bohušovice nad Ohří (3 km)
Extras/offers
guided tourscafeshopspecial exhibitionslectures
Misc. extras
Every third Sunday in May: Terezín Remembrance of the Dead - a commemorative event in honor of the victims of National Socialist persecution (starts at 10 am at the National Cemetery in front of the Small Fortress). The Small Fortress will be closed to the public during the commemorations in Terezín (until 10.30 am). Admission to the Terezín Memorial is free of charge on this day. Virtual guide through the town and the memorial site
Handicapped accessible
- handicapped accessible toilet
- limited handicapped accessible
Foreign language offers
Guided tours in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian for groups (min. 10 people) - prior registration required.
Educational offers
Thematic offers for pupils, students and teachers, history of the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, racism and intolerance in the past and present
