Galicia Jewish Museum, Jewish heritage museum in Kazimierz district, Krakow, Poland
The Galicia Jewish Museum is a photography museum in Krakow's Kazimierz district that documents Jewish communities across the historical Galician region. The collection shows synagogues, cemeteries, and other sites connected to Jewish life through images.
The museum was founded in 2004 to preserve memories of 800 years of Jewish presence in western Galicia. The photographs document what remained of communities that shaped the region for centuries.
The photographs focus on places where Jewish communities lived and worshipped across the region. Walking through, you encounter images of synagogues, cemeteries, and everyday spaces that shaped local life.
The museum is located on Dajwor Street and opens daily from morning to early evening. Guided tours in English and Polish are available to help you understand the exhibitions better.
The museum arranges encounters with survivors and those recognized for helping Jews during World War II. These personal stories bring human depth to the photographs on display.
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