The exhibition
The museum occupies the building of the former Oskar Schindler Enamel Factory. The narrative main exhibition, "Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945", leads through the history of the city under German occupation — from the outbreak of war, through the fates of its Polish and Jewish inhabitants and the ghetto at Podgórze, to everyday life and resistance. The film "Schindler's List" links the story with Schindler and the workers he saved.
Worth knowing
- Timed tickets — often sold out at the height of the season, so book ahead
- Character — an affecting, substantial exhibition, rather for older children and adults
- Location — Podgórze, across the Vistula, close to Kazimierz
- Combining — with a route through Kazimierz and the former ghetto
In practice
Allow about 1.5–2 hours for the visit. Tickets are timed and sell out quickly in season — booking online is effectively essential. From the Main Market Square it is about 30 minutes on foot or a short tram ride.
How to get there and practical info
- Address
- ul. Lipowa 4, Kraków (Podgórze)
- Tickets
- Timed; online booking effectively essential
- Character
- Affecting — rather for older children and adults
- From the Main Market Square
- About 30 min on foot or by tram
- Combining
- With Kazimierz and the former ghetto
- Time needed
- About 1.5–2 hours
When to go
A little quieter, but book tickets ahead all the same.
The height of the season, with tickets often sold out — book early.
Less crowded, and a good time to visit.
An indoor exhibition, independent of the weather, with fewer visitors.
Other sights in Kraków
Straight-line distances from „Schindler's Factory" — calculated from real coordinates. By road it is often further.
Where to stay nearby
Places from our list that have Schindler's Factory within walking distance or a short drive.
