How much does it cost to enter Auschwitz? And how to buy tickets online? What to do if tickets for your date are not available? You can find out everything here.
Tickets & Prices 2026
Attention – new rule: To facilitate visits and ensure visitor safety, a maximum number of people per hour is set for entry into the former Auschwitz I camp. Therefore, each visitor receives an individual entry card and a pass allowing access to the museum. The card is issued to both individual visitors and those accompanied by a supervisor.
It is possible to visit the camp without a guide for free, but between 8:00 and 17:00 only paid guided entry is allowed.
Individual visits in July and August are also available in Czech (10:15 and 14:15) and Slovak (9:45 and 13:45); it is recommended to book three months in advance.
The first paid tours start at 8:15, and the last tour begins at 15:15.
The ticket office is open from 7:00 to 15:00. If you cannot buy tickets online, it is recommended to arrive before opening and purchase tickets directly at the information center.
Visits to the museum are not recommended for children under 14 years old.
First, choose whether you are booking individually or as a group. Individual tickets can be purchased for up to 6 people. Click “Next”.
At the top of the calendar, navigate the dates using the arrows (e.g., July 2026).
Select your visit date (e.g., 18 July) and confirm you are not a robot.
The table shows available slots, the number of people, and the language of the guide.
“Zwiedzanie ogólne 3,5 godz. (General tour 3.5 h)” indicates a paid guided tour lasting 3.5 hours. Select this if you want a guide. For a free self-guided visit, choose “Zwiedzanie indywidualne bez edukatora – bezpłatne” at the bottom.
Then enter the number of visitors and confirm you are not a robot.
Next, select your country and enter the names of the visitors. Make sure names are correct, as they are checked against ID documents upon entry.
Duration of the Visit
The length of your visit depends on the individual interest of visitors, but the minimum time needed to get acquainted with the exhibitions in both parts of the museum is approximately 3.5 hours. For guided tours, you can choose a standard tour (approx. 3.5 h), a study tour (approx. 6 h), or a two-day tour.
Contact
State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
ul. Więźniów Oswięcimia 20
32-600 Oświęcim
Poland