• Ways to explore: Pick from skip-the-line entry, guided tours in several languages, or combo experiences that link the factory with other major WWII sites.
  • Additional access: Combos extend to the former Ghetto, Kazimierz district, Wawel Castle, Wieliczka Salt Mine, or Auschwitz-Birkenau for a broader historical lens.
  • Unique experiences: Pair the enamelware factory with a visit to the salt mine to experience two distinct aspects of Krakow's history: from salt-carved chapels and shimmering underground lakes to stories of wartime courage and survival.
  • Queues & access: Expect 30–60-minute waits at peak times; skip-the-line and guided tickets ensure entry under 10 minutes and smoother navigation.
  • When to book: Book 2–3 weeks ahead, especially for the Auschwitz combo, as seats and English-guided slots fill quickly.
  • Good to know: Tours last 1.5–9 hours depending on the experience chosen; all guided tours include local experts for deeper context.
  • Best upgrade: Choose the Auschwitz + Factory combo for seamless transport and a cohesive, emotionally rich understanding of Poland’s WWII history.

Which Schindler's Factory ticket is best for you?

Ticket typeIncludesWhy pick thisCancellation policyPrices starting fromRecommended experience

Priority entry

Priority entry, self-led exploration

Explore at your own pace, with optional upgrades

Non-refundable

€26

Skip-the-Line Tickets

Guided tours

Expert reveals hidden details, priority entry

Expert-led insights into Krakow’s Holocaust sites

Non-refundable

€32

Guided Tour

Combo tours

Access to multiple WW2 sites with expert guide

Skip logistics, focus on history

Some combos can be canceled 24 hours in advance

€47

Factory + Kazimierz + Ghetto

What to expect at Schindler's Factory

Schindler's Factory exterior in Krakow with blooming trees nearby.
Visitors viewing historical exhibits at Oskar Schindler's Factory in Krakow, Poland.
Tour group exploring Oskar Schindler’s Factory area in Krakow.
Tank display at the beginning of war exhibit in Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.
Visitors exploring exhibit at Oskar Schindler’s Factory in Krakow.
Guide explaining exhibits at Oskar Schindler's Factory during a tour.
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Step into Krakow’s WWII story

Begin your visit at the enamelware factory that protected hundreds of Jewish workers, where wartime exhibits and recreated offices set the tone for a sobering yet compelling experience.

Permanent exhibitions

Wander through displays detailing life under Nazi occupation, including photographs, personal artifacts, and installations that reveal the complex story of the factory’s owner.

Recreated Jewish Ghetto

Experience the cramped living conditions of wartime Jews and understand the stark contrast between life inside the factory and the surrounding city.

Key film locations

See iconic spaces featured in Schindler’s List, including the stacked enamelware installation symbolizing those saved, bringing historical narratives vividly to life.

Expert insights

Guided tours provide context on the industrialist’s motivations, contradictions, and acts of courage, offering stories and perspectives you might miss alone.

Customizable visit

Choose skip-the-line entry or guided tours in multiple languages, and combine with nearby Krakow experiences for a half-day or full-day historical journey.

Things to know before booking your Oskar Schindlers Factory tickets

  • Pre-booking is recommended: Schindler’s Factory is a popular site in Krakow, and guided tours often sell out. Booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance is highly recommended.
  • Standard ticket includes: Entry at your chosen time slot. View the permanent exhibition detailing life under Nazi occupation, wartime artifacts, and installations related to the factory’s operations and workers. Your exploration is self-guided, but possibly less immersive.
  • Opt for guided tours instead: Choose from guides who can speak English, German, Spanish, French, German, or Polish. They'll share less-obvious details, like the fact that Oskar Schindler wasn't always selfless, and his motivations were complex.
  • Combo tours for the extra edge: Deepen your understadning of WW2 history with combos to the Krakow Ghetto, the Kazimierz district, and Auschwitz-Birkenau. To explore different facets of Polish history, book combos with Wawel Castle or Wieliczka Salt Mine.
  • Transfers for combos: Round-trip transfers are included for most combo experiences, eliminating logistical worries and ensuring you can focus on the historical and cultural context. However, confirm if your ticket offers transfers before booking.
  • Closures and special dates: Guided tours do not operate on Mondays, the free-entry day. If you'd like to visit on a Monday, you still have to purchase a ticket, although the number of slots is limited. The site is closed on the first Tuesday of each month.
  • Timing & duration: Standard visits take around 1.5–2 hours. Combo tours may last a full day depending on additional sites and travel time between locations.
  • Accessibility & age considerations: The museum is generally accessible, but some exhibits include stairs or uneven flooring. Children under 14 years may find certain displays distressing due to sensitive content.

Schindler's Factory highlights

Oskar Schindler's vintage desk and chair in Schindler's Factory, Krakow, with a large map on the wall.

Oskar Schindler’s office

Step into the industrialist’s workspace to uncover the man behind the legend. Original desk, maps, and personal effects reveal his decision-making, contradictions, and daily life, providing context that brings the factory’s story vividly to life.

Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate with guided tour group, Krakow, Poland.
Oskar Schindler’s Factory interior with a wall of metal pots and a wooden desk.
Schindler's Factory Museum interior with visitor viewing historical displays in Krakow.
Visitors exploring exhibits inside Oskar Schindler’s Factory museum.

Plan your visit to Schindler’s Factory

Statue of station master inside Schindler's Factory Museum, Krakow.
  • Monday: 10am to 2pm
  • Tuesday-Thursday: 9am to 7pm
  • Friday-Sunday: 9am to 8pm

Last entry: 1.5 hours before closing time.
Closed on: First Tuesday of every month.
Duration of visit: It takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete a tour of Schindler’s Factory.

Best time to visit: Late November through March is Kraków’s quietest period, with January and February seeing the fewest visitors. Weekdays offer thin crowds and easier access, though December holiday spikes and free winter Mondays can still create lines.

Schindler’s Factory opening hours
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Address: Lipowa 4, 30-702 Kraków, Poland

Find on maps

How to reach Schindler's Factory:

  • By tram:
    Line: 1, 3, 5, 17, 19, 24, 69
    Nearest stop: Plac Bohaterów Getta
    Line: 9, 11, 13, 20, 72
    Nearest stop: Limanowskiego
    Line: 3, 9, 11, 20, 49, 50, 72
    Nearest stop: Zabłocie
  • By train: REG line
    Nearest stop: Kraków Zabłocie transit terminal
  • By bus: 669
    Nearest stop: Plac Bohaterów Getta
Getting to Schindler’s Factory
wheelchair accessibility symbol
  • Schindler's Factory is wheelchair accessible.
  • The factory is also pram/stroller accessible.
  • There are elevators in Schindler's Museum for easy accessibility to all the floors.
  • Visitors can use the elevators that also include braille buttons for people with disability.
  • Only people with disabilities are allowed to bring assistance dogs to the museum.
Restrooms at Schindler’s Factory
  • Restrooms: Restrooms are located inside the museum. There is also a restroom for disabled guests located on the ground floor of the museum adjacent to the cash desk.
  • Shop: You can buy books, games, and other gifts from the museum online or offline store.
Visitor tips for Schindler’s Factory
  • It is forbidden to bring any kind of weapons, explosives, or dangerous materials inside the museum.
  • Umbrellas, backpacks, or large luggage are also not allowed.
  • Once you leave the exhibition area after completing the Schindler’s Factory tour, you cannot re-enter.
  • Inside the museum, visitors cannot eat, drink, smoke, vape, use drugs, or make phone calls
  • Filming and flash photography are not allowed inside the museum.

Visitor tips

  • Focus on key exhibits first: Begin with the enamelware display where each stack represents a life saved: it’s central to understanding Schindler’s complex story.
  • Explore the recreated Jewish ghetto: Allocate time to walk through this immersive installation for perspective on daily life under Nazi occupation.
  • Guided tours add context: A local guide can explain the motivations behind Schindler’s actions and the stories behind artifacts you might otherwise overlook.
  • Combine wisely with nearby experiences: Consider a combo tour with the Kraków Ghetto or Kazimierz district to see how wartime life contrasted with the pre-war Jewish quarters.
  • Plan for audio-visual exhibits: Some rooms feature sensitive multimedia content; headphones are recommended for clear narration without distraction.
  • Take note of small artifacts: Original maps, personal effects, and office furniture reveal nuances of factory operations and wartime survival strategies.

Frequently asked questions about Schindler’s Factory tickets

Same-day tickets are rarely available, as Schindler's Factory is one of Krakow's most popular attractions. Booking tickets at least a week in advance is strongly advised to secure your spot.

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