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Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, Poland: what it is and when to go
Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is a museum and memorial (Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau) in Poland (Zator). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. It has articles in 22 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum and memorial · Museums and art
- Local name
- Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Where
- Poland · Więźniów Oświęcimia 55, 32-600, Oświęcim
- Best time
- May to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- KRK Balice, 42 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Jan Mo-Su 07:30-16:30; Feb Mo-Su 07:30-17:30; Mar Mo-Su 07:30-18:30; Apr,May Mo-Su 07:30-19:30; Jun-Aug Mo-Su 07:30-20:30; Sep Mo-Su 07:30-19:30; Oct Mo-Su 07:30-18:30; Nov Mo-Su 07:30-16:30; Dec Mo-Su 07:30-15:30
- Website
- auschwitz.org
- Run by
- Państwowe muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau w Oświęncimiu
- Coordinates
- 50.02935, 19.20558
What it is and where
Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is a museum and memorial (Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau) in Poland (Zator). It has articles in 22 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Zator, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.02935, 19.20558; the nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK, Balice), 42 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Państwowe muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau w Oświęncimiu
It is one of the Museums and art places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is May to October and December.
- JanPossible8:19
- FebPossible9:49
- MarPossible11:33
- AprPossible13:31
- MayBest time15:12
- JunBest time16:07
- JulBest time15:44
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:44
- DecBest time7:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Our Lady Help of Christians church in OświęcimChurch building in Oświęcim, Poland1.3 km
- Oświęcim CastleMedieval Polish Castle1.5 km
- Auschwitz Jewish Center in OświęcimJewish museum and cultural centre located at Jan Skarbek square, Oświęcim1.6 km
- Park Family FunWith kids2.0 km
- Auschwitz concentration campGerman network of concentration and extermination camps in occupied Poland during World War II2.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: Museums and art
- Majdanek concentration camp: Nazi concentration and extermination camp near Lublin in eastern Poland
- Bochnia
- Wolf's Lair: one of Nazi Germany's military headquarters during WW2, now in Gierłoż, Kętrzyn, Poland
- Chełmno extermination camp: German extermination camp in occupied Poland
- Stutthof concentration camp: Nazi concentration camp
- National Museum in Warsaw: national museum in Warsaw, Poland
Every Poland place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?
It is a museum and memorial (Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau in the local language) in Poland. It has articles in 22 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Poland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?
May to October and December. In June there are 16 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52.
How do you get to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum?
The nearest main airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK), 42 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Our Lady Help of Christians church in Oświęcim, Oświęcim Castle, Auschwitz Jewish Center in Oświęcim. The rest is in the Poland guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.