Museum «Fort № 5»

Museum "Fort № 5" of Brest Fortress was given to the balance of the memorial complex "Brest Fortress" in 1999. May 8, 2000 the grand opening of a branch of the memorial complex - Fort number 5. This event was preceded by extensive research and development work carried out by staff of the memorial. In 1995, the fort was number 5 on the list of historical and cultural heritage of the Republic of Belarus 2 categories. In April 1997 at a meeting in Brest Regional Executive Committee first discussed the preparation of the fort number 5 for the services, at the same time approved the list of activities for the arrangement of the fort. The grounds and buildings were cleared of debris, installation of doors and windows, the roof is covered with waterproofing barracks, renovated ventilation system, built a bridge through the channel of the fort. In the fort planned to create a museum of the history of fortifications and weapons. In 2001, the creation of the exhibition in the fort was awarded a grant from the Fund of the President of the Republic of Belarus, who were paid for art concept , conceptual design and layout of the exhibition of the future museum. Subject and compiled and exhibition plan future exposure is actively searching for and collecting artifacts. Repeatedly in the fort were 5 different events: the military- patriotic action "Western outpost of the Fatherland", military- patriotic play "Summer Lightning", "Shield of the Fatherland", gatherings airsoft clubs, Days of tourism for the residents and visitors of the city of Brest.