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Galicia Jewish Museum

Dajwor Street 18, Krakow 31-052 , Poland (Kazimierz)
(0048)12 4216842
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Ranked #15 of 94 attractions in Krakow
Type: Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish Galicia, presenting Jewish... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

We bought the Krakow card so always stop when we happen to stumble upon one of the attractions. This museum only took 20 minutes but was well worth it. Lovely photographs with great descriptions. Cafe in foyer was popular although we didn't stop.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I was there and learned about Galician Jewish Hustory, what was, what is and signs of it coming back to Life, even in small amounts

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

If you are walking through the Jewish quarter, this museum is a nice place to stop in and take a break. In addition to a cafe and a large book store, it hosts a photo history of Poland before the Germans invaded, through the present efforts to reclaim and revive Jewish life in Poland. Taken together, they are a powerful... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

At first sight, this just looks like a collection of beautiful but rather mundane photos, however, it is much much more than that. The photos and the captions below inform the visitor of the many hidden/less well known horrors suffered by the Jewish population of the local region. A visit to this museum is essential to build a complete picture... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

This is an excellent place to visit and gives you an alternative take on Jewish History in the Galicia region. The museum is more of a galley, the only exhibits being photo graphs with written commentaries. There is also an art exhibition as you walk in, a book store and a cafe. The museum proper deals with the history of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

This little museum taught us so much, in an unpreachy and memorable way. We were worried that there were not that many visitors when we went, though Krakow itself was very busy. This place really brings home the waste of life through the evil of fascist cruelty - both on an individual and community level. Set in the still melancholy... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

A museum of beauty the pictures tell a complete story of Kracow pre war and post war.Very moving and also they have a great range of books for sale in various languages

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Really interesting small museum devoted to the culture and history of Jewish population of Galicia (former name of this part of Poland and Ukraine ) Good photography exhibition showing the extensive Jewish culture that existed and how it has declined since WW2. Moving and impressive. Lovely cafe and good bookshop also

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

It shows you a bit of a past and is yet another Holocause memorial. But it is lovely and serene and is in an up and coming part of Kazimierz which has been a bit run down but is very vibrant and definitely interesting

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Saw some amazing art hear and it is a lovely place to browse. staff were helpful and will definitely go back

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