SCHINDLERS FACTORY

The Schindler’s Factory is one of most significant places in Krakow, holding immense historical importance. It is a dysfunctional enamel factory, which once employed more than a thousand Jews hence saving them from the concentration camps. Take a tour around this factory and explore its various exhibitions including the Survivors Ark.

The Oscar Schindler’s Enamel Factory is a dysfunctional metal making factory in Krakow. Due to the significant contributions made by the founder Oscar Schindler, it finds a name in the history of Krakow. Get to know about Oscar Schindler, the man who saved more than 1200 Jews and being the protagonist of the movie - Schindler's List. 

At the time of Nazi raids and occupation, when the Jewish people lived in the fear of persecution, Schindler employed more than 1,200 jews to work at the factory. This not only benefited them monetarily, but also saved them from the Nazi concentration camps. 

Today, it has been converted into a museum and has two major exhibitions. The main exhibition is the ‘Krakow under Nazi occupation 1939 to 1945’. The exhibitions highlight the life of people in Krakow at the time of the second World War, and give a glimpse into the horrendous treatment of Jews. 

Highlights

• Visit the Schindler’s Factory, which was formerly an enamel factory finding a name in the history of Poland. 
• Learn about how Oscar Schindler saved the lives of thousands of Jews by employing them in their factory. 
• Take a tour inside to see the real life setting of the movie Schindler’s List. 
• Visit the Schindler’s office, and learn about his historic contribution to the Jewish community. 
• Admire the Survivors Ark, which is a collection of a number of enamel pots, looking similar to the ones made by the factory.