Police intervened at the Lublin Village Museum on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after activists from the Uszaty Lublin Association forcibly entered rabbit pens to remove allegedly sick animals.
Unauthorized Entry at the Open-Air Museum
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, a group of activists from the Uszaty Lublin Association, an organization dedicated to animal welfare, entered the Lublin Village Museum and began capturing rabbits from their pens.
The activists claimed the animals were sick and held in poor conditions. However, the museum management maintains that the women’s actions were illegal.
Conflicting Accounts of Animal Welfare
The Uszaty Lublin Association presents a different version of events, asserting that they intervened following a report from a visitor who noticed injured and sick rabbits.
According to the activists, they acted openly, with the knowledge of the museum employees and in the presence of staff.
Police Intervention and Veterinary Ruling
The dispute escalated when the women attempted to secure the animals and remove them in cages, leading to police intervention. The activists emphasize that they were the ones who called the emergency services.
Ultimately, the rabbits were returned to their pens following a decision made by the District Veterinary Inspector.
Legal Action and Mutual Accusations
Both parties have accused one another of manipulating facts and exceeding their authority.
In an official statement, the museum accused the activists of trespassing on the facility’s grounds and announced that legal steps would be taken.
