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Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

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The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is a museum on the site of the Nazi German Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim, Poland. The site …

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Jan 1, 2025
Terrible experience! First we waited for 3hours to get the tickets (thankfuly they were free), then we had to wait for 2 more hours to visit the museum. We came at 9:30. Horrible! Never again! The or… Full review by Gloria Ela I
Dec 27, 2024
We visited the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, and it was an overwhelming experience. The scale of suffering and cruelty that occurred there elicits strong emotions and a profound sense of reflectio… Full review by Roman O
Dec 16, 2024
The tour guide Chris was very good speaking clear English and he is very knowledgeable and welcomes questions. Lots of walking so wear good boots or shoes and wrap up warm if visiting in the winter. … Full review by Jan S
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The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is a museum on the site of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim, Poland. Th…
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One of the most heart-rending aspects of World War II was the slaughter of millions of Jews in the Nazi concentration camps. The Auschwit…
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Facts

Established:April 1946
Located:Oświęcim, Poland
Visitors:2.3 million (2019)
Director:Piotr Cywiński

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Hello, I have heard that the tours with the guides who work for the museum are very rushed. Is it possible to get transport …
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Hello, I have heard that the tours with the guides who work for the museum are very rushed. Is it possible to get transport from Krakow in a group with a different external guide who can take more time? Or do the guides have to be employed by the museum? Thanks in advance
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Our experience was yes it is rushed and could have had a lot longer at each location
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Dress and behave with respect and solemnity
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Not suitable for visitors under the age of 14
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Dress appropriately. Behave respectfully
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Do not visit under the influence of any substance
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A guided tour will cost around 10 Euros, but it will be a far more insightful experience and is recommended to viewing the museum without a guide.
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Large bags are not allowed inside
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Always follow the instructions of guides and the security guards
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Flash photography and the use of tripods are prohibited. Photography is prohibited in certain areas, look for the signs
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Smoking and the consumption of food are prohibited
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It can get crowded, so arrive early at the bus stop
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It takes at least three hours to tour the museum, sometimes more
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From April 15 to October 31 a shuttle bus runs between them once an hour
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Your entry must be reserved in advance online, preferably well in advance
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Visit independently and join a guided tour at the museum
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With that in mind, begin with the heartrending movie filmed by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945
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Visit as part of a group organised by a Kraków tourist agency
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You begin by walking through the notorious gate marked Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Brings Freedom
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From april to october it's compulsory to join a tour if you arrive between 10am and 3pm
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Plan on bringing water and wearing comfortable walking shoes since you'll cover a lot of ground here
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There are the grounds, patios, houses and corridors, as well as the gas chamber and cremation room
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The collections of suitcases, pots, artificial limbs, gas canisters and human hair speak for themselves
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