Housed in Oskar Schindler's former enamelware factory, this branch of the Museum of Krakow is world-famous as the real setting behind Steven Spielberg's film 'Schindler's List.' Here Schindler employed and shielded some 1,200 Jewish workers from the Holocaust, and since opening in 2007 the permanent exhibition 'Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939-1945' has used the factory to tell not only Schindler's story but the wartime experience of the entire city and its ghetto. In 2026 it remains one of Krakow's most popular museums, running on timed, name-bound tickets, so advance booking is effectively essential. Visit it as a place of memory and reflection rather than a conventional sightseeing stop.
Schindler's actual office, restored to its wartime appearance with his original desk and wall maps.
The 'Ark of the Survivors' - a huge glass structure filled with enamel pots like those made here, inscribed with the names of all the Jews Schindler saved; the museum's signature installation.
The 'Hall of Choices' - revolving pillars and giant books that confront visitors with the impossible decisions people faced during the war.
Immersive, full-scale reconstructions of occupied Krakow: ghetto apartments, a period tram, and everyday wartime streets.
Props from the film 'Schindler's List' (including a desk and staircase) marking where the movie and real history overlap.
Good to know
RulesEntry is by timed, name-bound tickets. Book online in advance (bilety.mhk.pl) and bring the ticket-holder's photo ID/passport to enter. In peak summer, slots often sell out days ahead.
RulesClosed on the first Tuesday of every month. Last admission is 1.5 hours before closing, so allow ample time.
MannersThis is a Holocaust memorial and historic site. Quiet, respectful conduct is expected - avoid selfies and noise, and follow the photography rules posted in each section.
SeasonMondays are free but cannot be pre-booked and have limited entry passes, so queues are very long. Summer is crowded overall, and opening hours are shortened from November to March.
CautionBuy tickets only through the official site (bilety.mhk.pl) or the museum. Beware of marked-up third-party resellers and touts posing as 'guides' outside the entrance.
SafetyThe museum sits in the Zabłocie district, some way from the Old Town. Use the tram, and keep an eye on your belongings against pickpockets at stops and onboard.
Practical info
It stands in the Zabłocie district southeast of Krakow's Main Square (ul. Lipowa 4); take a tram toward Zabłocie and walk the rest, ideally pairing it with the adjacent MOCAK contemporary-art museum. It generally opens Tuesday-Sunday with shorter Monday hours and closes on the first Tuesday of each month; fares were revised in January 2026, so always confirm current hours, prices, and booking availability on the official site before visiting.
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