Explore the history of Krakow under Nazi occupation with a guided tour of Schindler’s Factory. Discover the extraordinary modern exhibition and visit the places where Oskar Schindler made a difference.
Explore the history of Krakow under Nazi occupation with a guided tour of Schindler’s Factory. Discover the extraordinary modern exhibition and visit the places where Oskar Schindler made a difference.
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Muzeum Krakowa, oddział Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera - Enter Schindler’s Enamel Factory, now one of Kraków’s most impactful and frequently visited museums. With a licensed expert guide, delve into the permanent exhibition “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945”, told through the narrative of Oskar Schindler.
This was the location where…
- Muzeum Krakowa, oddział Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera - Enter Schindler’s Enamel Factory, now one of Kraków’s most impactful and frequently visited museums. With a licensed expert guide, delve into the permanent exhibition “Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945”, told through the narrative of Oskar Schindler.
This was the location where Schindler employed Jewish workers and utilized his influence, resources, and personal risk to protect them from deportation. Over a thousand individuals survived due to his efforts. As you explore the exhibition, your guide highlights the voices of those he saved—often called Schindlerjuden—whose stories continue to resonate today.
Historical photographs, personal items, and reconstructed streetscapes illustrate the daily realities of life under occupation: fear, uncertainty, and constant danger. Amidst this backdrop of oppression, Schindler’s actions emerge as a rare and powerful example of compassion and resistance.

- Fast-track admission to Schindler’s Factory
- Professional, licensed guide
- Fast-track admission to Schindler’s Factory
- Professional, licensed guide
Embark on a guided tour of Schindler’s Factory to delve into Kraków’s wartime history. Encounter compelling exhibitions, genuine artifacts, and personal survival stories—offering an experience that transcends a typical museum visit.
Highlights:
• Understand the daily life in Nazi-occupied Kraków beyond Schindler’s individual narrative
• Observe original…
Embark on a guided tour of Schindler’s Factory to delve into Kraków’s wartime history. Encounter compelling exhibitions, genuine artifacts, and personal survival stories—offering an experience that transcends a typical museum visit.
Highlights:
• Understand the daily life in Nazi-occupied Kraków beyond Schindler’s individual narrative
• Observe original artifacts and meticulously recreated 1940s settings
• Discover how both Jewish and non-Jewish Kraków residents survived the war years
• Experience a profoundly moving museum visit that surpasses a standard exhibition
This tour pays tribute to Oskar Schindler’s legacy and the lives he saved. His story is intertwined with the broader history of a city under occupation, where acts of humanity emerged amidst fear and violence. Guided by an expert, this visit offers significant historical context and leaves a lasting impact, showcasing how one person’s moral courage continues to inspire future generations.
- We kindly ask that you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time. Once the group has entered, late arrivals cannot be accommodated and tickets are non-refundable.
- The exhibition features narrow passageways and an immersive layout designed to reflect the atmosphere of Kraków during World War II.
- Although the building originally functioned as Schindler’s factory, it now operates as a museum and no longer contains original production equipment.
- All group tours are conducted in a single language; please select your preferred option at the time of booking
- In accordance with museum guidelines, group size is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. As the museum issues personalized tickets, providing the full names of all participants at the time of booking is mandatory. Failure to do so may result in denied entry
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.