Borne Sulinowo remained completely invisible on official Polish maps until it was officially opened to civilians in 1993.
The facility manages the preservation of historical artifacts found in the nearby 'Kłomino,' a ghost town formerly used for military housing.
Much of the museum's outdoor heavy armor collection consists of vehicles that were either abandoned or left behind during the rapid Soviet withdrawal in the early 1990s.
The town itself was originally built as a German military base in the 1930s before being occupied by the Red Army in 1945.
The museum organizes tours that sometimes include access to nearby subterranean tunnel networks and bunker complexes.
The Muzeum Militarnej Historii in Borne Sulinowo is dedicated to the town's unique history as a former secret Soviet military base, which was omitted from maps for decades. The museum is housed in a building that reflects the region's complex transition from German Wehrmacht barracks to a restricted Red Army garrison. The collection features an extensive array of military hardware, including decommissioned tanks, artillery, and armored vehicles parked on the exterior grounds. Inside, the exhibits highlight the daily life of Soviet personnel and their families who inhabited this closed city until 1992. The museum serves as an archive for artifacts recovered from the surrounding forests, where remnants of bunkers and training grounds persist. It acts as the primary educational hub for understanding the strategic importance of the West Pomeranian region during the Cold War.
Beside the heavy Soviet-era battle tanks positioned in the outdoor display area.
Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear as the outdoor exhibit area features uneven, gravelly ground.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the large-scale military vehicles stationed in the courtyard.
Ask the staff about guided excursions to the nearby forest ruins, as the museum often coordinates these local site visits.
Attempting to explore the nearby forest bunker sites without a local guide or proper navigation, as the area remains overgrown and potentially hazardous.
Closed on Mondays throughout the off-season; check for limited operating capacity during mid-winter months.
Do not climb on the tanks or military vehicles, as they are aging, unstable, and historically protected.
