The museum houses a recreation of Oskar Schindler’s office, which offers insights into his life and the workings of his factory. Don’t miss his original desk and furniture, photographs, accessories, maps, and personal effects.
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Go for: Skip-the-line tickets
Guide: Optional expert English, Spanish, or German-speaking guide
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Go for: Guided tours
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The Schindler’s Factory museum hosts a permanent exhibit, “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945”, which tells the history of Krakow and its Polish and Jewish residents during World War II. Contemporary newspapers, personal documents, photographs, video footage, and other artifacts describe everyday life under occupation from the perspective of Krakow’s citizens. These exhibits are displayed across 45 rooms spread over 3 floors.
The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions relating to the wartime years and the experiences of Krakow’s Polish and Jewish inhabitants.
Schindler's Museum exhibitionsSchindler’s Factory organizes educational tours and activities for children of different ages to help them better understand the history of Krakow during World War II. Students learn about what daily life was life under the brutal Nazi occupation of 1939-1945 from the artifacts, photographs, personal testimonies, documents, and interactive exhibits. They also understand the significance of Oskar Schindler’s actions in saving the lives of the 1,200 Jews employed in his enamelware factory.
The museum also organizes online talks about the wartime history of Krakow and the impact of Oskar Schindler’s heroic actions.
Oskar Schindler BiographySchindler’s Factory holds regular events, including curated tours of their existing exhibitions, in a bid to provide visitors with a deeper understanding, not only about the war, but also the senselessness of it. Some events tend to be more light-hearted. One such event focuses on a part of the core exhibition that is devoted to the history of clothing and fashion in the 1930s, aiming to illustrate the changing fashion, which is in turn reflective of social and economic changes.
Schindler's Factory EventsThe museum houses a recreation of Oskar Schindler’s office, which offers insights into his life and the workings of his factory. Don’t miss his original desk and furniture, photographs, accessories, maps, and personal effects.
Timings:
Last entry: 90 minutes before closing time.
Closed on: Schindler’s Factory is closed on the first Tuesday of every month.
Duration of visit: It takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete a tour of Schindler’s Factory.
Schindler’s Factory opening hoursAddress: Lipowa 4, 30-702 Kraków, Poland | Find on Map
How to reach Schindler's Factory:
Your Schindler's Factory tickets come with skip-the-line access, allowing you to bypass the long waiting lines. You should also consider visiting during the early hours, when the crowds are lesser.
Yes, skip-the-line tickets come with Schindler’s Factory tours. A guided tour is the most efficient way of exploring the museum as you get to know all the historical details about the famous factory with the help of an expert guide.
Your skip-the-line tickets give you access to guided Schindler’s Factory tours as well.
Restrooms: Restrooms are located inside the museum. There is also a restroom for disabled visitors located on the ground floor of the museum adjacent to the cash desk.
Elevator: Visitors can use the elevator that also includes braille buttons for people with disability.
Shop: Visitors can buy books, games, and other gifts from the museum online or offline store.
Emalia Zabłocie: A 3-minute walk from Schindler's Factory, this industrial-style restaurant serves global cuisines.
ORZO Kraków: A 2-minute walk from Schindler's Factory, this restaurant serves Polish and European cuisines.
Restauracja Paleo: 1-minute walk from Schindler's Factory, this is a gluten-free restaurant.
Budget Hotels: Krakow B&B - Bed&Breakfast, Restauracja Delecta
Mid-Range Hotels: Metropolitan Boutique Hotel, Qubus Hotel Kraków
Luxury Hotels: Queen Boutique Hotel, PURO Kraków Kazimierz
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Schindler’s Factory was an enamelware factory in Krakow, Poland, owned by German industrialist Oskar Schindler in the 1940s. Today, it is a museum that commemorates Schindler’s bravery in saving the lives of 1,200 Jewish employees during World War II. It also showcases artefacts and depicts life in wartime Krakow.
Schindler’s Factory is open from 10am to 2pm on Mondays, from 9am to 7pm from Tuesday to Thursday, and from 9am to 8pm from Friday to Sunday.
Schindler’s Factory is located in Krakow, Poland. The official address is Lipowa 4, 30-702 Kraków, Poland.
Yes, you can book skip-the-line tickets to Schindler’s Factory. You can also enjoy priority access with combo tickets, such as the Skip-the-Line Combo: Wieliczka Salt Mine + Schindler's Factory.
It takes about 3 hours to complete a Schindler’s Factory tour.
If you wish to avoid crowds, the best time to visit Schindler’s Factory is on weekdays during the morning.
Schindler’s Factory houses many artefacts from wartime Krakow, which give visitors a glimpse of the stark reality of life under Nazi occupation. Among these are Oskar Schindler’s desk, a 1939 railway station waiting room, a vintage tram, and several photographs, personal testimonies, and archived video footage from the 1940s.
Yes, Schindler’s Factory is wheelchair accessible. People with mobility issues and wheelchair users can use elevators to access the different floors. The elevators are also equipped with braille buttons for users who are blind or have visual impairments. The museum is also accessible for prams and strollers.
Yes, visitors can take photographs inside Schindler’s Factory. However, flash photography and video filming are not permitted.