Oskar Schindler's Factory (Fabryka Schindlera)

Plan to spend about two hours in the Schindler Factory, with exhibits telling the story of the Nazi occupation of Krakow from 1939 to 1944. Visit the Schindler Factory independently or as part of a Krakow walking tour, a film sites walking tour, or a Jewish heritage tour. To see more, book a combo package with a guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and a 2-day museum pass with admission to Oskar Schindler's factory.

• Admission to the Schindler Factory is free on Mondays, but entry and hours are limited.

• It's best to book tickets in advance online, as same-day tickets may not be available.

• The Schindler Factory closes early on the first Monday of the month.

• The last tickets are sold an hour and a half before closing time.

• English explanations are available throughout the museum.

The Schindler Factory is located on Lipowa Street, about 2 miles (3 kilometers) southeast of Krakow's Old Town. If you are not visiting on a tour, public transport is available by bus or tram. Take the bus to the Krakowska Akademia stop on Herlinga Grudzinskiego Street, or take tram 7, 13, or 24 to Ghetto Heroes Square (Plac Bohaterow Getta).

Oskar Schindler's Factory is open throughout the year, with extended hours from Apr. 1 to Oct. 31. It is busiest on weekends and holidays.

For more about Krakow's Jewish heritage and Oskar Schindler's actions in World War II, visit the Jewish Quarter and view the 33 Holocaust memorial chairs. Also check out the Remuh Cemetery, the oldest in the city, and stroll along Szeroka Street, the heart of Kazimierz, to see remnants of the old ghetto wall. Finally, follow in Schindler's footsteps and visit real-life filming locations used for Schindler's List, the 1993 Steven Spielberg film that immortalized him.

Oskar Schindler’s Factory (Fabryka Schindlera)now a museum in Krakow, was once a metal and enamelware factory during World War II. The owner, Oskar Schindler, saved the lives of over 1,000 Jewish workers who were employed during the time of the Nazi Occupation of Krakow. Scindler’s heroic acts were depicted in the movie Schindler’s List.

From Krakow city center, you can get the #3 or #24 tram lines to the Zablocie stop. The Oskar Schindler Factory Museum is then just a short 5-minute walk away. Alternatively, if you are walking from the Old Town, it takes around 35 minutes on foot via Kazimierz.

Yes, there are lots of different guided tours available to explore Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum. Opting to explore this historic site with a guide allows you to get in-depth insights on its history and the life of Oskar Schindler. Some tours include other nearby Jewish history sights.

Travelers visiting the Oskar Schindler’s Factory typically allow around 1–2 hours for their visit. This gives enough time to explore the many exhibits on-site at a leisurely pace, pausing to view the artifacts and explanations. These explorations can either be alone, with an audio guide, or on a private or shared guided tour.

Yes, visitors are permitted to take photographs inside Oskar Schindler's Factory for personal use. However, flash photography is prohibited to safeguard artifacts and maintain an appropriate atmosphere for all visitors. This policy ensures the preservation of historical items and respects the experience of other travelers visiting the museum.

The main exhibition at Oskar Schindler’s Factory is called Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945. This exhibition showcases scenes from war-time Krakow, so you can walk through a constructed city, watch a documentary, and even board a tram to learn what life was like during the Nazi Occupation of Krakow.