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Galicia Jewish Museum

Galicia Jewish Museum, Krakow: Hours, Address, Galicia Jewish Museum Reviews: 4.5/5

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Galicia Jewish Museum
4.5
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#27 of 377 things to do in Krakow
Speciality Museums
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish Galicia, presenting Jewish history from a new perspective.
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Talia K
Sarny, Ukraine11 contributions
Good place to learn Jewish history and buy books, and of course to drink a cup of coffee
Dec 2019
When I was visiting this place it was exhibition of photos two families where was history about these families. This place with very big space and good lights. Here are bookshop and beautiful cafe too
Written 30 November 2020
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genibre69
London, UK3,072 contributions
Fascinating and sad photo exhibition
Oct 2020 • Solo
I only expected to spend about 20 minutes here but that turned about 1.5 hours. The photo exhibition on Jewish history and monuments in Galicia is excellent and fully translated into English. The captions succinctly describe the haunting photos. The museum is included in the Krakow Card.
Written 17 October 2020
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,397 contributions
I was crying within minutes
Jun 2019
This museum really got to me. The photos are incredible and give such an insight into Jewish life in the city- the horrible things that happened but also the enduring spirit and culture of the people.

Even if you think you know a little about what happened, it is likely that there will be so much that you don't.
Written 2 May 2020
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Kaisha D
Derby, UK178 contributions
Great place!
Feb 2020 • Couples
Really good perspective from a families point of view during the war. Taken from diary input and some wax drawings to depict their story gives you an immersive experience. Would highly recommend this!
Written 4 February 2020
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RobertAshton
Wymondham, UK244 contributions
We were the only visitors so had the place to ourselves
Jan 2020 • Couples
A fascinating photographic story about Jewish history over the past 100 years, with each section focusing on a different aspect of life, the holocaust and recent renaissance in the city. More interesting than the rather predictable Schindler factory, but do visit both to see for yourself
Written 8 January 2020
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502petles
Koper, Slovenia86 contributions
Excellent museum
Dec 2019
It was an excellent experience. we learned about Jews in Poland during WW2, specially in Galicija, by reading the story of Pisek family. A moving story. The museum also celebrates the Jewish culture and it features an interesting photographic exhibition. There’s a coffee shop and a book store.
Written 31 December 2019
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KrisBerw
Ghent, Belgium359 contributions
Fantastic museum with heartbreaking stories
Dec 2019
Great museum, absolutely clear in its approach and its structure. I learned a lot about Jewish life and death in Galicia throughout the decades.
Written 15 December 2019
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Charles_and_Susan
Nottingham, UK4,177 contributions
A moving story, well told
Dec 2019 • Couples
We spent our time here carefully reading through the panels which told the story of a Jewish family in Krakow at the start of the second World War.

They survived an extraordinary journey which ended when they were settled in what became the State of Israel.

They were sent from Krakow by the Russians rather than the Germans and so their story unravels rather differently to what we would expect.

I'm not sure how long this exhibition is on but I'd certainly recommend it.
Written 13 December 2019
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Jd M
Amsterdam, The Netherlands26 contributions
PERFECT.
Nov 2019
Perfect time spent at the museum and with a guide at a few places out of Krakow. You may arrange this on their website. Also met a Holocaust Survivor at the museum. Great for individuals and groups. Larysa our guide at the museum and All day Wednesday at Tarnow, Bochnia and the Mass Grave in Buczyna Forest was amazing, informative and sensitive as was Mr Wlodzimierz who guided us at Plaszow Camp. Will definitely be back next year with the next group of students and tecahers.
Written 25 November 2019
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jane g
London, UK42 contributions
Truly Moving
Nov 2019 • Solo
Museum was free as part of our hop on hop off bus. Lots of reading but very well laid out, giving you personal experiences/stories from individuals/families. A coffee/cake bar was at the end of the exhibition, plus the opportunity to buy books. I could have bought them all, wanting to learn more!!
Written 17 November 2019
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