Oskar Schindler's Factory (Fabryka Schindlera) Tours and Tickets

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.