The Belarusian State Museum of the history of the great Patriotic war is the largest repository of relics of the great Patriotic war in Belarus. Founded on 30 September 1943 by the resolution of the Bureau of the CC CP(b)B. Opened on November 7, 1944. On July 2, 2014 the Museum moved to a new building. The new building of the Museum in the complex with the obelisk "Minsk — hero city" is a single architectural ensemble. The main facade of the Museum is made in the form of symbolic rays of victory salute.