Schindler's Factory
Oskar Schindler’s factory was the site of a quiet rebellion against the Nazi regime and its plan to exterminate the Jews. Though he had been given the factory after it was confiscated from its original Jewish owners, and despite being a member of the Nazi party himself, Schindler negotiated to keep his workers out of the death camps, saving over 1,200 people. Since his story was popularised by Steven Spielberg’s film, Schindler’s List, the factory has been a popular site for visitors to Krakow. Only a fixed number of people can enter daily, so book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Book tickets for Schindler’s Factory plus other branches of the Historical Museum of the City of Krakow.
Oskar Schindler's Factory and Kraków Historical Museums Pass
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(523)Learn about one of the heroes of World War II with an entry ticket to Oskar Schindler's Factory. See original artifacts and learn the histories of Kraków's residents at the Eagle Pharmacy and Pomorska Street museums.
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Oskar Schindler's Factory and Museums Entry Ticket
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(854)Access 3 fascinating museums and learn about one of the heroes of World War II with an entry ticket to Oskar Schindler's Factory. Explore the histories of Kraków's residents at the Eagle Pharmacy and enter the Old Synagogue in the Jewish Quarter.
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Guided Tours
Learn even more when you take a tour with an expert guide.Krakow: Schindler's Factory Guided Tour
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(809)Learn the incredible story of Oskar Schindler, the factory owner who helped save more than 1,000 Jews in Krakow during World War II. Go to the Schindler Factory Museum, and hear personal stories about the Jews of Krakow under the Nazis.
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Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum Private Tour
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(1435)Private Tour of Oskar Schindler's Factory Museum. Private english speaking tour guide service .Tour of Exhibitions presenting Krakow under Nazi German Occupation 1939-1945
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Krakow: Oskar Schindler Factory Guided Tour
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(705)Learn about one of the heroes of World War II at the top historical museum of Oskar Schindler's Factory, immortalized in the Steven Spielberg film "Schindler’s List." See original artifacts from the time and learn the histories of Kraków's residents.
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Krakow: Schindler's Factory Museum Guided Tour
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(19)Visit the original enamel factory of Oskar Schindler in Krakow, where many Jews lives were saved during World War II. The place has become very popular for people from around the world, especially after Spielberg’s movie Schindler’s List was released.
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More Tickets & Tours
Browse more tours which include a trip to Oskar Schindler’s Factory.Krakow: Jewish Quarter and "Schindler's List" Walking Tour
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(254)Discover Krakow's Jewish quarter, the former World War II ghetto area, and sites used in the filming of Steven Spielberg’s award-winning film, “Schindler's List.” On this 3-hour walking tour you’ll visit trendy Kazimierz and see Oskar Schindler’s factory.
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Krakow: Schindler's Factory Museum Guided Tour
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(510)Visit Schindler's Factory with a professionally licensed guide!
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Kraków: Schindler's Factory and Former Ghetto Tour
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(257)Unravel the history of the Podgórze district in Kraków. Visit Oscar Schindler's factory and learn more about the history of WWII by touring Kraków Ghetto.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau and Schindler's Factory Tour from Krakow
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(81)Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration camp that became a symbol of the Holocaust. Visit Oscar Schindler’s Factory also on this day trip.
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Top Tips
1. There are only a limited number of tickets issued for each day, so make sure you book in advance to avoid missing out. Only 10 people at a time can enter the room containing the memorial to the Schindler Jews.
Photo: Adrian Grycuk, Oskar Schindler’s desk and the tinware sarcophagus - Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Poland
2. Krakow is home to the Memory Trail, a collection of 3 museums which jointly tell the story of Krakow from 1939 to 1956. It includes Schindler’s Factory, with its exhibition on Krakow under Nazi occupation, the Eagle Pharmacy in the old ghetto area, which tells the story of the persecution of Krakow’s Jews, and the exhibition at Pomorska Street, which house the former Gestapo detention cells and tells the stories of those who were interrogated there. A joint ticket is available for these three sites, which together offer visitors a more complete picture of life in Krakow during WWII.
Photo: Schindler’s Factory exterior
3. For those interested in art, there are several interesting places to see after your visit. First, there’s MOCAK, a contemporary art museum located in another part of the former factory, then, across the street, there’s a glass and ceramics center which showcases Polish glassblowing technology. Finally, there’s a legal graffiti park, which features a constantly changing sequence of artworks from local artists of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory?
The story of Oskar Schindler, his factory, and the survival of the Jewish workers at the factory was made famous by Steven Spielberg’s movie Schindler’s List. While much of the film is fiction, the core story remains true: Schindler was a German entrepreneur, member of the Nazi party and spy, who took over the factory after it was confiscated from its original Jewish owners. Throughout the occupation and World War II Schindler negotiated to keep his workers in his factory, building them separate quarters in the nearby Plaszow labor camp. The factory allows visitors to see Schindler’s office, but it also includes a broader exhibit about life in Krakow during the Nazi occupation and World War II. A visit to the exhibition is both educational and a way to remember the atrocities of the Holocaust and those who resisted it.Was there really a list?
To this day, the existence of at least 7 such lists is known, of which four have been recovered. A full list of the Jews who worked at Schindler’s Factory is inside the memorial to the Schindlerjuden.Was Schindler’s List filmed here?
Parts of Schindler’s List were filmed at the factory, including scenes using the exterior of the building and its staircases.How much of the factory is the original building?
The original factory building is still standing. It continued to be used as a factory until 2002 by a different company which made telecommunications equipment, before being split into two museums, one about the factory, Oskar Schindler, and the lives of his workers, and MOCAK, a museum of contemporary art. Schindler’s office contains the original furniture, the rest of the exhibition space has been restructured for visitors but contains items from the time.How long does a visit to the factory take?
Guided tours take about 90 minutes, but individual visits may take longer. There’s no time limit once you’re inside.General Information
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