The museum was founded in 1878 as a continuation of the first art museum in Poland, established in 1796 by Princess Isabella Czart …
The National Museum in Krakow was founded on October 7, 1879. The collection of the museum grew and multiplied thanks to the gifts …
Czartoryzhski Museum is a part of the National Museum of Krakow and rightfully occupies one of the first places in terms of attend …
Władysław Orkán Museum is located in Rabka Zdrój, Poland. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of the Polish writer Vladis …
Krakow is a city where history and art coexist on every street, and museums turn an ordinary walk into a real journey. It contains both chamber collections and large-scale national expositions that reveal the multi-layered culture of the region and give emotions to each visitor. Walking through the museum halls in Krakow is a personal discovery and inspiration for new travel.
A special place in the museum life of the city is occupied by the Czartoryski Museum, founded in 1878 as a continuation of the first art collection in Poland, established in 1796 by Princess Isabella Czartoryska; today it is an integral part of the National Museum in Krakow and attracts visitors with its rare art collections and historical value. The National Museum in Krakow, founded on October 7, 1879, has formed collections through gifts and generous additions and offers extensive materials on the history and art of the region. The Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology presents Oriental aesthetics and technical artifacts in a European context, creating an unusual cultural space in the heart of the city. In the vicinity, in Rabka Zdruj, there is the Museum of Vladislav Orkan, dedicated to the life and work of the Polish writer; such suburban museums complement the Krakow map and make excursions even more diverse.
Krakow actively hosts temporary exhibitions and imported expositions, cooperating with international collections and cultural institutions. Thematic projects and seasonal programs regularly appear in the exhibition halls, which change the usual routes around museums and offer new excursion formats - from educational programs to author shows and interdisciplinary projects. Keep an eye out for museum posters: at different times of the year, guest collections and temporary exhibitions open, which should be included in the travel plan.
Come to Krakow to make a convenient and rich route through the museums of the city and surroundings. The best way to see the main thing and hear a live story is to book a tour with a private guide: local specialists will not only tell the facts, but also share little-known details, help with navigation around the halls and make your trip more memorable. Plan your visit in advance, choose the right excursions and go to meet new discoveries.
