Patton Memorial Pilsen
A museum commemorating the liberation of Plzeň in 1945 by Patton's Third Army, displaying uniforms, vehicles and photographs from the liberation period.
On May 6, 1945, American forces liberated Plzeň, but for the 40 years of the Cold War this history was played down in the official narrative. The memorial museum, which opened in the 1990s, displays equipment and photographs of the American and Belgian forces, along with everyday objects belonging to Plzeň residents, recounting the liberation and postwar memories. Each early May, the 'Liberation Festival' features parades of vintage military vehicles and historical reenactments that draw many World War II enthusiasts. Admission is about 100 CZK, and the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It is about a 10-minute walk from Republic Square.
Opening hours
Wed–Sun 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Great Synagogue of Plzeň
- St. Bartholomew Cathedral
- Republic Square & Town Hall
- Puppet Museum
- Adolf Loos Interiors in Plzeň
- Franciscan Monastery & Church of the Assumption
- West Bohemian Museum
- Brewery Museum