Oskar Schindler's Factory Tours
Oskar Schindler's Factory is a museum that serves as a solemn tribute to the horrors of Nazi-led Poland. The museum houses eye-opening exhibits and Schindler's original possessions, giving visitors a deep insight into World War II. Book Oskar Schindler's Factory tours and get skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo experiences.
Skip-the-Line Tickets to Oskar Schindler’s Factory with Optional Guided Tour
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Discover Krakow's tragic history on this multilingual guided tour of Schindler's Factory, and gain in-depth insights into the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime.
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Your skip-the-line entry allows you to walk right in, guaranteeing a personalized experience, and giving you enough time to delve into details for 1.5 hours.
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Follow your expert guide on a journey through the museum and learn about the city's tragic past, the story of inhabitants, and the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Understand the role that Oskar Schindler played in saving many a Jewish life from the gas chambers and reliving events from Steven Spielberg's epic film 'Schindler's List'.
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Did you know that the Schindler's Factory was initially called the Historical Museum of Krakow - Branch in Oskar Schindler's Factory?
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Discover Krakow's tragic history on this multilingual guided tour of Schindler's Factory, and gain in-depth insights into the atrocities committed during the Nazi regime.
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Your skip-the-line entry allows you to walk right in, guaranteeing a personalized experience, and giving you enough time to delve into details for 1.5 hours.
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Follow your expert guide on a journey through the museum and learn about the city's tragic past, the story of inhabitants, and the horrors of the Holocaust.
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Understand the role that Oskar Schindler played in saving many a Jewish life from the gas chambers and reliving events from Steven Spielberg's epic film 'Schindler's List'.
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Did you know that the Schindler's Factory was initially called the Historical Museum of Krakow - Branch in Oskar Schindler's Factory?
Skip-the-Line Combo: Wieliczka Salt Mine + Schindler's Factory
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With the help of these affordable tickets, visit two of Poland's tourist attractions with the help of a guide.
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Discover the secrets of the world’s oldest salt mine with an expert guide and check out the beautiful statues carved in salt.
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Know more about the process of salt extraction and old mining tools!
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Tour Oskar Schindler's Factory, where you can learn about life during the Nazi occupation.
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You can walk right in with your skip-the-line entry.
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Visit the “Kraków under Nazi Occupation” exhibition which is an eyewitness report from World War II.
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Know more about the role that Oskar Schindler who rescued many Jewish lives.
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Visit the now-famous Schindler's factory and see where the wartime events depicted in Steven Speilberg's film 'Schindler's List' happened.
More details
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With the help of these affordable tickets, visit two of Poland's tourist attractions with the help of a guide.
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Discover the secrets of the world’s oldest salt mine with an expert guide and check out the beautiful statues carved in salt.
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Know more about the process of salt extraction and old mining tools!
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Tour Oskar Schindler's Factory, where you can learn about life during the Nazi occupation.
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You can walk right in with your skip-the-line entry.
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Visit the “Kraków under Nazi Occupation” exhibition which is an eyewitness report from World War II.
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Know more about the role that Oskar Schindler who rescued many Jewish lives.
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Visit the now-famous Schindler's factory and see where the wartime events depicted in Steven Speilberg's film 'Schindler's List' happened.
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Combo (Save 5%): Oskar Schindler’s Factory with Optional Guided Tour + Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise Tickets
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Skip the line and step into the past at Oskar Schindler’s factory, a poignant museum that recounts the city's tragic history under Nazi occupation.
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Immerse yourself in the tales of the Holocaust, learn about Oskar Schindler’s heroic deeds, and explore the meticulously crafted exhibits for 1.5 hours.
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Traverse the scenic Vistula River on a comfortable boat, cruising past iconic landmarks like the 1888 Debnicki Bridge, from Wawel Hill to the Norbertine Monastery.
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Soak in the panoramic views of Krakow as you listen to the city's stories via an audio guide, and opt for a sunset or night cruise for a magical experience.
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Fun fact: The Vistula River is Poland's longest river, stretching over 1,047 km entirely within the country's borders!
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Skip the line and step into the past at Oskar Schindler’s factory, a poignant museum that recounts the city's tragic history under Nazi occupation.
-
Immerse yourself in the tales of the Holocaust, learn about Oskar Schindler’s heroic deeds, and explore the meticulously crafted exhibits for 1.5 hours.
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Traverse the scenic Vistula River on a comfortable boat, cruising past iconic landmarks like the 1888 Debnicki Bridge, from Wawel Hill to the Norbertine Monastery.
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Soak in the panoramic views of Krakow as you listen to the city's stories via an audio guide, and opt for a sunset or night cruise for a magical experience.
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Fun fact: The Vistula River is Poland's longest river, stretching over 1,047 km entirely within the country's borders!
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Combo: Skip The Line Schindler's Factory + Guided Tour of Wawel Castle Tickets
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Skip the lines and learn about the history of the Holocaust and the story of Schindler's efforts to save over 1,100 Jewish lives.
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Enter Oskar Schindler's office with the symbolic "Survivor's Ark" and learn about how he saved over 1000 lives.
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Discover the residence of Polish royalty for centuries and the finest collection of art and cultural treasures of Europe on a guided tour of Wawel Royal Castle.
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Admire the beautiful Italian-styled courtyard, and architectural styles from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods.
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Fun Fact: Wawel Castle is said to be haunted by King Sigismund III Vasa's ghost, seen walking the halls of the castle with a sword and a crown. Seeing him is believed to be a sign of good luck!
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Skip the lines and learn about the history of the Holocaust and the story of Schindler's efforts to save over 1,100 Jewish lives.
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Enter Oskar Schindler's office with the symbolic "Survivor's Ark" and learn about how he saved over 1000 lives.
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Discover the residence of Polish royalty for centuries and the finest collection of art and cultural treasures of Europe on a guided tour of Wawel Royal Castle.
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Admire the beautiful Italian-styled courtyard, and architectural styles from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods.
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Fun Fact: Wawel Castle is said to be haunted by King Sigismund III Vasa's ghost, seen walking the halls of the castle with a sword and a crown. Seeing him is believed to be a sign of good luck!
Guided Tour of Oskar Schindler`s Factory & Plaszow Concentration Camp
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Go on a spirited excursion through Krakow's history during the Holocaust.
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Visit the second largest Nazi concentration camp in Poland, Plaszow.
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At the Oscar Schindler Factory Museum, learn about the entrepreneur who saved the lives of many Jews during WWII.
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Go on a spirited excursion through Krakow's history during the Holocaust.
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Visit the second largest Nazi concentration camp in Poland, Plaszow.
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At the Oscar Schindler Factory Museum, learn about the entrepreneur who saved the lives of many Jews during WWII.
Schindler's Factory and Former Ghetto Guided Tour
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Go back in time as you explore Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory- a forced labour camp.
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Witness the lives and sufferings of Jewish people forced to work in the factory in extreme work conditions.
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Walk around in the streets of Podgórze, the place where the Jewish Ghetto was.
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Wander in the Ghetto and get to enter a Jewish apartment in it.
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Visit the exhibition in the administrative building of the factory-that showcases the ill fate of Polish and Jewish inhabitants of Krakow.
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Go back in time as you explore Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory- a forced labour camp.
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Witness the lives and sufferings of Jewish people forced to work in the factory in extreme work conditions.
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Walk around in the streets of Podgórze, the place where the Jewish Ghetto was.
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Wander in the Ghetto and get to enter a Jewish apartment in it.
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Visit the exhibition in the administrative building of the factory-that showcases the ill fate of Polish and Jewish inhabitants of Krakow.
Guided Tour of Jewish Quarter Kazimierz & Schindler's Factory
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Get a feel of the centuries of Jewish history in Kazimierz.
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Explore the neighborhood's iconic historical sites and synagogues.
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Discover the beatnik side of Kazimierz with its lively art and cafe scene.
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Enter Schindler's Factory Museum with a guide and skip the lines.
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Get a unique insight into the effects of World War II in Krakow while admiring the multimedia exhibition.
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Get a feel of the centuries of Jewish history in Kazimierz.
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Explore the neighborhood's iconic historical sites and synagogues.
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Discover the beatnik side of Kazimierz with its lively art and cafe scene.
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Enter Schindler's Factory Museum with a guide and skip the lines.
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Get a unique insight into the effects of World War II in Krakow while admiring the multimedia exhibition.
Kazimierz by Golf Cart + Schindler's Factory Museum Tour
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Explore Kazimierz in an unconventional and eco-friendly way–via an electric golf cart!
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Along the way, catch glimpses of important monuments, and the colorful cafes in the area.
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Learn facts and stories about all that you see in the Jewish Getto via your audio guide.
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At Schindler's Factory Museum, discover the heartwrenching story about the effects of WWII on Polish citizens.
More details
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Explore Kazimierz in an unconventional and eco-friendly way–via an electric golf cart!
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Along the way, catch glimpses of important monuments, and the colorful cafes in the area.
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Learn facts and stories about all that you see in the Jewish Getto via your audio guide.
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At Schindler's Factory Museum, discover the heartwrenching story about the effects of WWII on Polish citizens.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Purchasing skip-the-line tickets online for Oskar Schindler’s Factory will give you fast-track entry, helping you save time by avoiding long queues.
A guided tour will give you a deeper understanding of the historical significance of Oskar Schindler’s Factory and the events that took place here. Gaining an insider’s perspective will enhance your experience.
Visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory on weekdays and plan to reach early during the morning hours before the crowds arrive. This will allow you to immerse yourself in this poignant museum and have a more in-depth experience.
Consider buying combo tickets that include access to other landmarks in Krakow, such as Wieliczka Salt Mine, the Jewish Quarter, and the former ghetto, for an encompassing sightseeing experience.
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About Oskar Schindler's Factory
Located in Krakow, Poland, Oskar Schindler’s factory is a museum commemorating the Holocaust during World War II. It honors Schindler’s actions that saved the lives of 1,200 Jews, giving visitors a somber yet educational experience.
The factory that became known as Oskar Schindler’s factory originally belonged to three Jewish-Polish businessmen. Schindler gained ownership of the plant as part of Nazi policy that seized Jewish property and transferred its ownership to non-Jews.
Originally an enamelware factory, Schindler started producing ammunition shells during World War II to ensure it remained essential to war efforts, allowing him to continue employing and rescuing Jews.
In 1945, Schindler successfully established a sub-camp of Plaszow concentration camp within the factory’s premises, based on the argument that it would save the workers’ time spent walking the 10 kilometres from the camp to the factory and increase the factory’s output.
Schindler’s wife Emilie was crucial in his efforts to rescue Jews. On one instance, she managed to save over 100 men who were being transported to Auschwitz by convincing the Nazi authorities that the men were needed to work in the factory.
After World War II, between 1948 and 2002, the factory was used by a telecommunications equipment manufacturing company. It was only after this that the factory was converted to house two museums – the Historical Museum of Kraków, which includes Schindler's Factory, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Kraków.
Why visit Oskar Schindler's Factory?
Highlights
Oscar Schindler’s office & desk
Explore a recreation of Schindler’s office, complete with his original desk, other original furniture, photographs, documents, accessories, a map of Nazi Germany, and personal effects, offering insight into Schindler’s life and the factory’s workings during World War II.
Survivors’ photographs
Located in the former cleaner’s rooms, is one of the most poignant displays, comprising more than 200 photographs of the Jewish workers employed at the factory who survived World War II thanks to Schindler’s rescue efforts. Set in window panes on the wall, the photos give a sense of the number of lives Schindler managed to save.
Survivors’ Ark
Across from Schindler’s desk is the “Survivors’ Ark”, an installation made of thousands of enameled pots like the ones manufactured at the factory during the war. It symbolizes the plight of Krakow’s Jewish workers under Nazi occupation and Schindler’s heroism in protecting and rescuing the lives of his employees.
Railway station waiting room
Explore the replica of a railway station waiting room from 1939, complete with wooden benches, vintage signage, posters about troop mobilization, the belongings of soldiers, and an imitation window with video footage of scenes from the era. This exhibit provides a realistic portrayal of the pre-war environment in Krakow as the country anticipated the Nazi invasion.
Vintage tram depicting life in Krakow
Gain an understanding of life in Krakow during the Nazi occupation through a historical tram carriage. The exhibit includes the authentic interiors of a tram car with wooden benches, daily contemporary newspapers, and four imitation windows playing newsreels depicting daily life and German propaganda.
Gates of Plaszow concentration camp
One of the most stark artifacts at the museum is the original preserved gateway to Plaszow, first a labour and then a concentration camp. Gravel strewn across the room evokes the atmosphere of a labour camp, transporting visitors right back to wartime Krakow under Nazi occupation.
Hall of Choices
One of the last exhibits is the Hall of Choices, a sculptural installation depicting the wartime stories and emotions of the people. These include resistance fighters and ordinary citizens who opposed the Nazi regime as well as informers and those who collaborated with the regime. This installation symbolizes the choices people made during the occupation as well as the human capacity for both good and evil.
Plan your visit
Main entrance, Lipowa Street
The museums housed at Oskar Schindler's factory can be accessed through the main gate located on Lipowa Street, Krakow. Visitors can access the reception area, restrooms, cloakroom, and the museum shop located here along with the ticket office.
Last entry: 1.5 hours before closing
Closed on: Schindler's Factory is closed on the first Tuesday of every month. In 2024, it will also remain closed on 6th February, 5th March, 31st March, 2nd April, 3rd May, 7th May, 30th May, 4th June, 2nd July, 6th August, 15th August, 3rd September, 1st October, 1st November, 5th November, 11th November, and 3rd December.
Restroom facilities, including those for people with disabilities, are available inside the museum.
Only visitors with disabilities and special needs are allowed to bring their service dogs with them into the museum.
The elevators at the museum include braille buttons for visitors who are blind or have impaired vision.
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