Schindler's Factory: Skip The Line Ticket + Afternoon Guided Tour
- Duration: 1h 40mins
- Live guide in English
- Group of max. 25 people
Experience the life in Kraków during World War II
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Schindler's Factory Museum is named after Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved the lives of at least 1,000 Jewish workers during World War II
To protect the Jewish workers, the factory produced ammunition and metal wares for the German army
Ironically, Schindler's Enamel Factory was categorized as an essential business to the German war effort
Oskar Schindler's story inspired the novel Schindler's Ark, which was later interpreted in the film Schindler's List
Schindler's Factory Museum showcases the wartime experiences of Krakow during WWII
Each room inside the museum is designed to immerse the visitor in recreated scenes from Krakow – from a hair salon and a train station plafrom, to labor camps and bustling streets
Artifacts from Oskar Schindler's life are also on display, including his desk, factory equiptment, and famous list documenting each of his Jewish employees
Schindler's Factory Museum is one of the most visited places in Krakow; you should book your tickets at least four days before your visit.
Pre-booking your tickets will also allow you to plan ahead and visit other attractions in Krakow with a combination ticket.
Access to the permanent exhibition: Krakow - During the Occupation 1939-1945
Fast track access to avoid the long lines at the entrance
Guided tours to get the most out of your visit
The Krakow Pass combines Schindler's Factory Museum as well as the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Advanced reservation, required for entrance
The best time to go to Schindler's Factory Museum is on a weekday between 10:00 and 12:00 to avoid the crowds
The recommended minimum age for visitors is 14 and older
Both parts of the museum are wheelchair accessible, including an elevator
Schindler's Factory Museum is a 5-10 minute walk from tram, bus, and train stations
Leave luggage and bags at your hotel; there is no storage available
Consult the opening hours before your visit
Filming and flash photography are not allowed
Located in Oskar Schindler's former factory, the Schindler’s Factory Museum takes a poignant look at life in Krakow during World War II. It's located in Central Krakow and easily reachable on foot and by public transport.