‘Ukraine’ at the Cheshire Military Museum

Cheshire Military Museum’s exhibition on the war in Ukraine is coming to an end on 19th February. This weekend is your last chance to see the exhibition at Castle Square in Chester.

Caroline Chamberlain, Curator at Chester Military Museum said:

“We hope that visitors to the museum will gain a greater understanding of the war going on in Ukraine and its impact on individuals affected. We are so pleased to be working together with the National Army Museum and the Ukrainian community on this, the results of which have surpassed our expectations.”

The National Army Museum has provided the geo-political information boards which have been supplemented by contributions from and significant to the local Ukrainian community in Cheshire.

Sam Dixon MP for Chester North and Neston said:

"The Ukrainian conflict has touched the lives of so many and it is with deep compassion we extend our support to those affected. Cheshire has been proud to open its doors to Ukrainians seeking refuge. My thanks to everyone involved in organising the exhibition as well as those who have shown incredible generosity and support over the past few years.”

Cheshire-based Anna Polonska left Ukraine aged 12 in February 2022, within 48 hours of the first attack. She added:

“What museums remind us is what freedom costs and why peace must be protected by every single generation. I don’t want any child to be woken up at 4 in the morning to leave their home forever, or to experience the horrors of war again. May everyone who enters the exhibition know the pain of war but also the power of humanity because history is not what happened, it is what we remember and it is what we keep alive.” 

Ukraine at the Museum is open Thursday to Sundays, 11am to 4pm. last entry is at 3.30pm.

See the website for details: 

www.cheshiremilitarymuseum.org.uk 

The Cheshire Military Museum in Chester tells the story of Cheshire military personnel from the 17th Century to the present day. The museum also houses the Archive of the Cheshire Regiment. Schools and college visits are welcome, with a full programme of visits tailored to make it an exciting and thought-provoking experience using hands-on displays and artifacts.

Telephone:

01244 327 617

e-mail:

cheshiremilitarymuseum@outlook.com 

Pictured - Anna Polonska (left) and Katerina Polonska (right) of the Chester Ukraine Community with Cheshire Military Museum trustee Hilary Williams (centre) at the Ukraine exhibition.