Oskar Schindler's Factory Skip-the-Line Tickets

Step into Krakow’s wartime history with skip-the-line access to Oskar Schindler’s Factory.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the main entrance of Schindler’s Factory Museum, where your skip-the-line ticket will be validated.

What to expect

Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum

This museum, set in the original enamel factory, is a key site chronicling Krakow’s experience under Nazi occupation during World War II. The venue is renowned for its immersive storytelling and authentic artifacts, offering a powerful look at the city’s past.

Features

• Permanent exhibition: “Kraków Under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945” presents a detailed timeline of events, from the rise of the Nazi regime to the establishment of the Krakow Ghetto and Płaszów Concentration Camp.

• Explore rooms filled with personal stories, photographs, and objects that honor Oskar Schindler’s efforts to save over 1,000 Jews.

• Discover firsthand accounts and historical materials that reveal the daily lives and struggles of Krakow’s Jewish residents during the war.

• Upgrades: Opt for a guided tour, where an English-speaking expert provides context and answers questions, making complex history accessible and engaging. Get a better insight to life in the Jewish quarter with a Ghetto tour. Alternatively, tour the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, known for its intricate subterranean salt structures, complete with transfers, a guide, and headsets.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID or passport for entry.

• Wear comfortable shoes as a fair amount of walking and stair climbing is involved.

• Bring a warm layer, especially if your tour includes the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where the temperature is around 14°C (57°F).

What’s not allowed

• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum or the salt mine.

• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

Accessibility

• This experience is suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time; latecomers may be denied entry and no refunds will be issued.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The tour of the factory is not recommended for children under 14 years due to the emotional intensity of the experience.

• The tour operates rain or shine.

• Lockers or a deposit area may be available onsite for your belongings.

• The salt mine, located about 14km from Krakow city centre, involves descending and ascending approximately 800 steps.