As of 1st July, Auschwitz Museum reopened its doors
From July 1, visitors can walk the grounds of the former Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp again. The museum was closed for over 3 months because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The visiting rules have been adapted to the new sanitary requirements. Admission to both parts of the former camp: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II – Birkenau, will take place only on the basis of Entry Cards. Reservations can be made online. Unreserved entry passes will be available at the Museum on the day of the visit; however, we cannot guarantee entry to the Memorial without reservation.
Reservations for guided tours, as well as individual entry for the period 1 July – 30 September, can now be made online at visit.auschwitz.org. Visitors will also find new regulations, price list and information for visitors related to the epidemic situation.
A word from the Museum Director
‘The period of the pandemic shows that in every difficult and crisis situation, fears, tensions, reluctance and ghosts of the past awaken. Right now we all need to listen wisely to the warnings from the past so that the economic difficulties we are experiencing and forecasting will not lead to a moral crisis, a crisis of humanity,” said Museum Director Dr. Piotr M. A. Cywiński
‘We also heavily suffered from a lack of visitors, also financially. Many programs and investments had to be canceled or postponed to subsequent years. Many people have asked in the past whether it would not be possible to introduce paid entrance tickets since the funds raised in this way would help to achieve the museum’s great mission. Regardless of the current difficult situation, we want the entrance to the Memorial area to remain free. However, to meet the needs of those who have supported us in the past or are willing to do this, we are introducing the so-called “pay what you want” system, in which everyone will decide for themselves if they want to enter for free, or rather make a donation. In this way, the concern for our mission can become our common cause,’ added Dr. Cywiński.
New Regulations at the Auschwitz Museum/Memorial
Tours with an educator for individual visitors will take place in smaller groups of up to 15 people. The number of people on the site will also be minimised. Visitors will have to observe a safe interpersonal distance – both before entering the Museum and during the tour. The same regulations governing covering of the mouth and nose apply in the premises as in entire Poland (right now face must be covered indoors). Several places on the Museum grounds have also been equipped with devices for contactless hand sanitation, and a special sanitation gate has been placed in front of the entrance.
Opening hours for the Auschwitz Memorial
The Memorial will be open to the public from 9.00 a.m. From July to September, tours will take place with a guide until 16.00 hrs. Later individual visits will be possible with booked entry cards.
Information taken from the Auschwitz.Org site – Please reach out to them for the most up-to-date information!
I have visited Auschwitz I and II numerous times, in different seasons, be it alone or with friends and family. It is always a harsh, sad, trip to the past and I recommend all of us to take it #LestWeForget …
Yours sincerly,
The Twisted Red LadyBug Who Loves Poland & History
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