Jewish Galicia Museum in Krakow

The Galicia Jewish Museum, founded in 2004 by British photographer Chris Schwarz, is located in Krakow at 18 Dajwór Street, in a renovated building that once housed a Jewish furniture factory. With an area of 920 m², the museum was officially opened on June 27, 2004, and serves as a platform for preserving the memory of Jewish culture and history, particularly in the context of Galicia. Its centerpiece is the "Traces of Memory" exhibition, featuring 140 color photographs by Schwarz that document Jewish life in Polish Galicia, showcasing a vanished world and celebrating over 800 years of Jewish culture in Poland. The museum functions not only as an art gallery but also as an educational institution, offering programs for students through museum lessons, workshops, lectures, and guided tours. Its educational activities focus on teaching about the Holocaust and Jewish history and culture, with materials tailored to the needs of schools. Thanks to Schwarz's dedication and the continuation of his work after his untimely death in 2007, the museum has become a key destination for visitors from around the world, connecting people and reminding them of the moral responsibility toward history. The museum also includes a bookstore with literature on Jewish life and culture and a café, contributing to a space for reflection and discussion on important topics. A broad program of cultural events and exhibitions makes the Galicia Jewish Museum an integral part of Krakow's cultural landscape.