The entry to the Auschwitz I site will be exclusively on a guided, group basis from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the period from April 1 to October 31, 2013. This not apply to the grounds of the former Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

For individuals, we are offering a special opportunity to join others in “tours” of the Memorial during these hours. There will be no change to the way the organized groups visit the Museum.

We offer visitors several options for guided tours. Each includes tours of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

• General tours
• One-day study tours
• Two-day study tours
• Guided tours for individual visitors

Because of a large number of visitors guides should be reserved at least two weeks before a planned visit.

Guide services may be reserved:
• on the Internet
• by telephone at (+48) 33 844 81 00 / 844 80 99 (Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM local standard time (0600-1400 UTC)
• by sending a fax to (+48) 33 843 22 27
• in person at the Visitor Reception Point at the Museum, where all other formalities can also be arranged

Visiting with a guide: prices currently binding — download

Attention! Prices are subject to change without prior notice.

• 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM December through February
• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM March, November
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM April, October
• 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM May, September
• 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM June, July, August

The exhitibion "Auschwitz, Memory, World" was prepared for the 65th anniversary of creation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. It consists of 28 large photographs from the Museum Archives of personalities from the world of politics and religion who paid homage to the victims of the Nazi German concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz. 

• The grounds and buildings of the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps are open to visitors. The duration of a visit is determined solely by the individual interests and needs of the visitors. As a minimum, however, at least three-and-a-half hours should be reserved.

• Taking pictures on the grounds of the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim for own purposes, without use of a flash and stands, is allowed for exceptions of hall with the hairs of Victims (block nr 4) and the basements of block nr 11. Material may be used only in undertakings and projects that do not impugn or violate the good name of the Victims of Auschwitz Concentration Camp.

Photography and filming on the Museum grounds for commercial purposes require prior approval by the Museum.

• The exhibition in Block 27 "The Martyrdom, Struggle and Distruction of the Jews in Europe from 1933 to 1945" is closed due to the preparation of the new exhibition. The Hall of Remembrance will be available, on prior arrangement, for Jewish groups visiting the Auschwitz Memorial.

The Memorial Site has a complex system of presentations of the former camp areas. Special plaques, placed in the most symbolic and important locations, describe and commemorate the most important venues and objects, as well as,  the historical events related to them. They are in English, Hebrew and Polish languages.