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Galicia Jewish Museum, Krakow

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Visit Galicia Jewish Museum, a small but modern museum in a culturally rich Jewish quarter, Kazimierz. The exhibits attempt to showcase the vibrant life that the neighborhood was once known for. It was founded in 2004 by photojournalist Chris Schwarz to celebrate the Galicia Jewish population that was decimated in World War II. The central exhibit features a series of photographs called "Traces of Memory" that share the history of the Galicia Jews over 800 years. Three different temporary exhibits rotate through the attraction year-round. The open space, resembling a factory, is popular for events, concerts, film screenings, and lectures. Visit the attraction's website for a current schedule. Both the founder of the museum and the scholar who helped him are British, so all the information is available in English. Make Galicia Jewish Museum part of your personalized Krakow itinerary using our Krakow travel itinerary planner.

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Krakow ranks among one of Europe's increasingly popular tourist destinations, which is reflected in the rising costs of comfortable lodgings. The best hotels are concentrated in and around the historical old town, where five-star luxury comes at a very steep price. Old town hotels place you just steps from fine shops and restaurants, as well as the city's main museums and galleries. However, if your trip involves a tight budget, avoid the central district and check out mid-range hotels and economical hostels in one of the outlying neighborhoods.

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JimnHilary

This is an extraordinary museum, presenting the history of the Nazi elimination of Polish Jews and their culture through the medium of photographs and text, without any objects or artefacts. Well wort... more »
Jonathan R

Found this to be an excellent museum. It is one large room with modern colour pictures telling the Jewish story of Poland - before - during and after the holocaust. The pictures are beautiful, hauntin... more »
balibob

Amazing storiess that really get you thinking. Superb text and photos. Only slight niggle was nowhere in exhibition to sit and contemplate ( and rest), except tin coffee bar more »

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David Levine

Very powerfully done. The photos are stunning, and the text very well crafted. And it lets you in on so many stories you'd never find on your own

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Daniel Pawlak

A very nice renovated old building with an open space, yet don't expect to find many historical artefacts here, it's more of a gallery of photos then and now with extended descriptions in both English and Polish. Very informative, certainly worth a visit!

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Irma wong

There is nothing to see but pictures. I don't know why it got this high recommend.

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Paul Strickland

An interesting perspective on Jewish life and the holocaust. When I visited the gallery told the story of Poland's Jews through 4 stages, using modern photography. Visitors should give the museum a decent amount of time to appreciate the content on display.

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Adrian Muntean

Nice place to visit and good explanations to pictures. Also a Jewish book store is available inside

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