Museums in the Old Town

The densest museum cluster in Krakow - from Wawel to the Czartoryski Museum, everything inside the Planty ring. One day is not enough; choose deliberately.

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Old Town
House of Illusions in Krakow Science

House of Illusions in Krakow

ul. Floriańska 6, 31-021 Kraków

House of Illusions Krakow on Floriańska Street: three floors of optical illusions, a glass maze and geckos. How it compares with Krakil, …

183 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow daily 10:00-23:00 59 PLN
Krakow University of Technology Museum History

Krakow University of Technology Museum

ul. Warszawska 24, 31-155 Kraków

Krakow University of Technology Museum - the university's story and a 1792 Kościuszko manuscript in a former barracks jail. Free, weekday …

1.3 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri: 10:00-13:00 for individual visitors (museum notice of June 2026; the contact page gives 10:00-15:00), Sat-Sun: closed; other times by phone arrangement Free
Science

Living Butterfly Museum in Krakow

ul. Grodzka 48, Kraków

Butterfly museum in Krakow on Grodzka Street: one warm room of live tropical butterflies that land on visitors. Who it suits, how long to …

461 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow daily 10:00-21:00 39.99 PLN
MICET Interactive Museum / Theatre Education Centre Culture

MICET Interactive Museum / Theatre Education Centre

ul. Jagiellońska 1, 31-010 Kraków

MICET Krakow - the Stary Theatre's hands-on museum in the Old Town: design a set, remix a soundtrack, record a role. Tickets 15/10 PLN, …

211 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sat: 11:00-19:00 (last entry 17:30), Sun-Mon: closed 15 PLN
Tadeusz Kantor Gallery-Studio in Krakow Art

Tadeusz Kantor Gallery-Studio in Krakow

ul. Sienna 7/5, 31-041 Kraków

Tadeusz Kantor Gallery-Studio in Krakow: the artist's last flat on ul. Sienna, a Cricoteka branch by Mały Rynek. Mon-Wed only, PLN 10/5, …

217 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Wed: 11:00-18:00 (last entry 17:45), Thu-Sun: closed 10 PLN · free Wednesday
Science

World of Little Technicians LEGO Technic Exhibition

ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 47/LU1, 30-114 Kraków

LEGO Technic exhibition in Krakow: 800+ sets from 1977 on, a tour with the collector and a play zone, 1.1 km from Wawel. Open daily, tickets …

1.5 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow daily 10:00-20:00 39 PLN
Barbican History

Barbican

ul. Basztowa 1, 30-547 Kraków

The Krakow Barbican - a Gothic fortress of 1498-1499 on the Royal Route, a Museum of Krakow branch. Open 10 May to 30 October, Tue-Sun, …

531 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Seasonal 10 May - 30 Oct: Tue-Sun 10:30-18:00, Mon: closed 22 PLN
City Defence Walls History

City Defence Walls

ul. Pijarska, 30-547 Kraków

Krakow's City Defence Walls - the medieval fortifications by St Florian's Gate, open 10 May to 30 October; one 22 PLN ticket also covers the …

540 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 10:30-18:00 (seasonal, 10 May-30 Oct) 22 PLN
Czapski Museum in Krakow Art

Czapski Museum in Krakow

ul. Piłsudskiego 12, 31-109 Kraków

The Czapski Museum in Krakow - the National Museum's numismatic cabinet of 100,000+ objects and the Jozef Czapski Pavilion. Permanent …

556 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: closed, Tue: 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sun: 10:00-16:00 18 PLN · free Tuesday
Hipolit House History

Hipolit House

pl. Mariacki 3, 31-042 Kraków

Hipolit House (Kamienica Hipolitów) in Krakow - a Museum of Krakow branch on plac Mariacki, a burgher house. Open again; the permanent …

182 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Wed-Sun: 10:00-17:00, Mon-Tue: closed (permanent exhibition "Mieszczański dom" closed) 22 PLN
History

Intangible Heritage Interpretation Centre of Krakow

ul. Szpitalna 21, 31-024 Kraków

Intangible Heritage Interpretation Centre of Krakow in the House under the Cross - a Museum of Krakow branch on the city's living …

539 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Wed-Sun: 10:00-17:00 26 PLN
Kossakówka History Closed

Kossakówka

pl. Juliusza Kossaka 4, 31-106 Kraków

Kossakówka - the Kossak family house on plac Juliusza Kossaka in Krakow, a Museum of Krakow branch. Restored; the permanent exhibition opens …

886 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow branch temporarily closed
MNK Arsenal - Gallery of Ancient Art Art

MNK Arsenal - Gallery of Ancient Art

ul. Pijarska 8, 31-015 Kraków

The MNK Arsenal in Krakow - the Zrodla ancient art and Arms and Colours galleries at Pijarska 8. Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, tickets 18 PLN, free …

389 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: closed 18 PLN · free Tuesday
Princes Czartoryski Library Art Closed

Princes Czartoryski Library

ul. św. Marka 17, 31-018 Kraków

The Princes Czartoryski Library in Krakow - the National Museum's research library of 231,000+ volumes. Closed for expansion; reopens in …

405 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Closed for expansion and rebuilding; the building reopens in early 2028
St Adalbert's Church Archaeological Reserve History

St Adalbert's Church Archaeological Reserve

Rynek Główny 2, 31-042 Kraków

The crypt of St Adalbert's Church on Krakow's Main Market Square - an Archaeological Museum exhibition. May-October, Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, 10 …

123 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Seasonal May to 17 October: Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun: closed (last entry 30 minutes before closing); 18 October to April: closed 10 PLN · free Tuesday
Szolayski House (MNK) Art

Szolayski House (MNK)

pl. Szczepański 9, 31-011 Kraków

Szolayski House in Krakow - a National Museum branch on plac Szczepański showing 20th-21st century Polish design. Tickets 18 PLN, galleries …

221 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: closed, Tue 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sun 10:00-16:00 18 PLN · free Tuesday
Town Hall Tower History

Town Hall Tower

Rynek Główny 1, 31-001 Kraków

The Town Hall Tower on Krakow's Main Square - a climbable Gothic tower run by the Museum of Krakow. Opening hours, tickets 22 PLN, free …

136 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: 11:00-16:00, Tue-Sun: 10:00-18:00 (2026 season: 8 March-30 November; closed from 1 December, the 2027 opening date has not been announced yet) 22 PLN · free Monday
Academy of Fine Arts Museum in Krakow Art Closed

Academy of Fine Arts Museum in Krakow

pl. Jana Matejki 13, 31-157 Kraków

The Academy of Fine Arts Museum in Krakow is temporarily closed while the academy moves out of plac Matejki. Where the collection is, and …

596 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow temporarily closed Free
Art

Amber Museum

ul. Świętego Jana 2, 31-018 Kraków

Amber Museum Krakow, just off the Main Square - Baltic amber with rare inclusions and an amber lab. Free entry, open daily 10:00-20:00.

150 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Daily 10:00-20:00, free admission Free
Archdiocesan Museum in Krakow History

Archdiocesan Museum in Krakow

ul. Kanonicza 19-21, 31-002 Kraków

Archdiocesan Museum Krakow on Kanonicza Street - sacred art and Karol Wojtyla's former home. Tickets 10/6 PLN, Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00.

600 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:15), Mon: closed 10 PLN
Bunkier Sztuki Contemporary Art Gallery Art

Bunkier Sztuki Contemporary Art Gallery

plac Szczepański 3a, 31-011 Kraków

Bunkier Sztuki Krakow - contemporary art gallery by the Main Square. Opening hours, tickets 11/6 PLN, brutalist architecture in the Old …

304 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 11:00-19:00, Mon: closed; last entry 30 minutes before closing 11 PLN
Dominican Museum in Krakow Culture

Dominican Museum in Krakow

ul. Stolarska 12, 31-043 Kraków

Dominican Museum in Krakow - 800 years of the Dominican Order: Poland's oldest stained glass and monastery treasures. Free entry, book …

296 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Thu: 10:00-16:00, Fri: 10:00-18:00, Sat: 10:00-16:00; closed Sun-Wed. Free admission but advance booking of a free ticket is required. Free
History

Executioner Museum

Rynek Główny 29, 31-010 Kraków

Executioner Museum Krakow on the Main Square - over 100 historic torture instruments in a 15th-century cellar. Open daily 10-19, tickets …

140 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow daily 10:00-19:00 30 PLN
Geological Museum of the Institute of Geological Sciences PAS Science

Geological Museum of the Institute of Geological Sciences PAS

ul. Senacka 3, 31-002 Kraków

Geological Museum of the ING PAS in Krakow - minerals, one of Poland's largest meteorite collections and fossils in the Old Town, near the …

453 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Thu-Fri: 10:00-15:00, Sat: 10:00-14:00; last Thu, Fri and Sat of the month 11:00-18:00; other weekdays for pre-booked group visits only 4 PLN · free last Saturday of the month
Historical and Missionary Museum of the Congregation of the Mission in Krakow History

Historical and Missionary Museum of the Congregation of the Mission in Krakow

ul. Stradomska 4, 31-058 Kraków

Mission history museum Krakow on Stradom - China mission relics and the story of the Vincentians. Opening hours, how to visit, near Wawel.

884 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Wed: 14:00-16:00, Sun: 15:00-17:00, Thu-Sat: closed; closed on public and church holidays and during the summer break Free
John Paul II Cathedral Museum on Wawel Hill History

John Paul II Cathedral Museum on Wawel Hill

Zamek Wawel 3, 31-001 Kraków

Wawel Cathedral Museum in Krakow - the cathedral treasury on Wawel Hill, distinct from the Royal Castle. Polish regalia, open Mon-Sat 9-17 …

830 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat 9:00-16:00; Sun and public holidays: closed; tickets sold until 16:30 (winter 15:30) 26 PLN
Krakow Pinball Museum Science

Krakow Pinball Museum

ul. Stradomska 15, Kraków

Krakow Pinball Museum - play vintage pinball and arcade machines in a 15th-century cellar near Wawel. Unlimited free play, open 7 days a …

997 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Thu: 14:00-21:00, Fri: 14:00-22:00, Sat: 12:00-22:00, Sun: 12:00-21:00 50 PLN
Culture

Living Obwarzanek Museum in Krakow

ul. Ignacego Paderewskiego 4, Kraków

Obwarzanek Museum in Krakow - hands-on workshop baking the city's famous bread ring, near the Old Town. Tickets 45/40 PLN, about 1h, book …

616 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri: 9:00-16:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00 45 PLN
Culture

Museum and Archive of Blessed Maria Angela Truszkowska

ul. Mikołajska 18, 31-027 Kraków

Maria Angela Truszkowska Museum in Krakow - the Felician Sisters' archive and memorabilia of their founder, in a 14th-century Old Town house …

315 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue: 14:00-17:00, Wed-Fri: 10:00-14:00, plus one Saturday a month 15:00-17:00; closed on church and public holidays Free
Museum of Anatomy Science

Museum of Anatomy

ul. Kopernika 12, 31-034 Kraków

Museum of Anatomy Krakow - over 2000 specimens at the Jagiellonian University. Pre-registered secondary school classes only, ages 16+, …

621 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri, hours agreed when booking; the museum admits only pre-registered school groups (upper secondary classes) 14 PLN
Museum of Illusions Art

Museum of Illusions

ul. Straszewskiego 15, 31-101 Kraków

Museum of Illusions Krakow - optical illusions and an upside-down room in a historic manor near the Old Town. Opening hours, tickets 59/45 …

502 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri: 10:00-19:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-20:00 59 PLN
Museum of the Carmelite Monastery Na Piasku Culture

Museum of the Carmelite Monastery Na Piasku

ul. Karmelicka 19, 31-131 Kraków

Carmelite Museum in Krakow at the Na Piasku monastery on Karmelicka street. Sacred art, old prints and manuscripts; visits by prior …

548 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow By prior arrangement only; contact the monastery gate, or arrange a visit by phone or email in advance. Free
History

Museum of Torture

ul. Floriańska 10, 31-019 Kraków

Torture Museum in Krakow on Floriańska Street - reconstructed torture instruments with descriptions and films. Tickets 35/25 PLN, open daily …

212 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow daily: 10:00-21:00 35 PLN
Natural History Museum of the Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals PAS Science

Natural History Museum of the Institute of Systematics and Evolution of Animals PAS

ul. Św. Sebastiana 9, 31-049 Kraków

Natural History Museum in Krakow - home to the famous Starunia woolly rhinoceros. Opening hours, location near the Old Town, and what to …

742 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: closed, Tue-Fri: 9:00-15:00, Sat: closed, Sun: closed 30 PLN
Polonia Wax Museum History

Polonia Wax Museum

ul. Floriańska 32, Kraków

Wax museum in Krakow on Floriańska Street in the Old Town - Poland's largest wax figures show. Opening hours and tickets 59/49 PLN.

364 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Thu: 10:00-22:00, Fri-Sat: 10:00-23:00 59 PLN
Womai - Science and Senses Centre Science

Womai - Science and Senses Centre

ul. Pawia 34, 31-154 Kraków

Womai Krakow - a science and senses centre by the main railway station. Guided multisensory routes through light and total darkness.

1.0 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri: 8:30-16:30, Sat: 11:00-20:00, Sun: 10:00-19:00 55 PLN
Archaeological Museum of Krakow History

Archaeological Museum of Krakow

ul. Senacka 3, 31-002 Kraków

Archaeological Museum Krakow: during the rebuild only the prehistory of Małopolska is open. Tue-Sat 9-17, Sun 11-16, tickets PLN 15/10, free …

436 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: closed, Tue-Sat: 9:00-17:00, Sun: 11:00-16:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing) 15 PLN · free Tuesday
Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace Art

Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace

ul. Kanonicza 17, 31-002 Kraków

Bishop Erazm Ciolek Palace - medieval Polish art and icons near Wawel. Hours, tickets 18/14 PLN, free Tuesdays, directions.

589 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue: 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sun: 10:00-16:00, Mon: closed 18 PLN · free Tuesday
Czartoryski Museum Art

Czartoryski Museum

ul. Pijarska 15, 31-015 Kraków

Czartoryski Museum in Krakow - Leonardo's Lady with an Ermine. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, tickets 65/50 PLN, free entry on Tuesdays.

415 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: closed 65 PLN · free Tuesday
Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius Science

Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius

ul. Jagiellońska 15, 31-010 Kraków

Collegium Maius Krakow - the Jagiellonian University's oldest building. Opening hours, tickets 17/10 PLN, free Wednesdays, guided tours in …

278 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: 9:00-16:00, Tue-Fri: 13:30-16:00 (mornings reserved for guided tours), Sat: 10:00-15:00, Sun: closed 17 PLN · free Wednesday
Jan Matejko House Art

Jan Matejko House

ul. Floriańska 41, 31-019 Kraków

Jan Matejko House Krakow - the painter's home and studio on Floriańska. Hours (Tue-Sun), tickets 18/14 PLN, free on Tuesdays.

360 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue: 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sun: 10:00-16:00, Mon: closed 18 PLN · free Tuesday
Józef Mehoffer House Art

Józef Mehoffer House

ul. Krupnicza 26, 31-123 Kraków

Jozef Mehoffer House in Krakow - the artist's home, garden and Wyspianski's birthplace. Hours, tickets 18/14 PLN, free Tuesdays.

656 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue: 10:00-18:00, Wed-Sun: 10:00-16:00, Mon: closed 18 PLN · free Tuesday
Krzysztofory Palace - Museum of Krakow History

Krzysztofory Palace - Museum of Krakow

Rynek Główny 35, 31-011 Kraków

Krzysztofory Palace on the Main Square - main seat of the Museum of Krakow and its city-history exhibition. Hours, tickets 34 PLN, free on …

158 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: closed; 18 December until 14:00, 31 December permanent exhibition 10:00-15:00 34 PLN · free Tuesday
Pharmacy Museum of the Jagiellonian University Science

Pharmacy Museum of the Jagiellonian University

ul. Floriańska 25, 31-019 Kraków

Pharmacy Museum Krakow at Floriańska 25 - historic apothecary interiors from cellar to attic. Hours (Tue-Sat), tickets 16/10 PLN.

278 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue: 12:00-18:30, Wed-Sat: 9:30-15:00, Sun-Mon: closed; last entry 45 minutes before closing 16 PLN
Rynek Underground History

Rynek Underground

Rynek Główny 1, 31-042 Kraków

Rynek Underground Krakow - archaeological route beneath the Main Square. Opening hours, tickets 45/35 PLN, free Tuesdays, booking advice.

57 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: 10:00-19:00 (closed on the 2nd Mon of the month), Tue: 10:00-15:00, Wed-Thu: 10:00-19:00, Fri-Sun: 10:00-20:00 45 PLN · free Tuesday
Stanisław Wyspiański Museum Art

Stanisław Wyspiański Museum

pl. Sikorskiego 6, 31-115 Kraków

Wyspiański Museum Krakow - the world's largest collection of his art. Hours (Tue, Thu-Sun), tickets 18/14 PLN, free Tuesdays.

586 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue: 10:00-16:00, Thu-Fri: 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun: 11:00-16:00, Mon and Wed: closed 18 PLN · free Tuesday
Sukiennice - Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art Art

Sukiennice - Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art

Rynek Główny 3, 31-042 Kraków

Sukiennice Gallery of 19th-century Polish art above Krakow's Cloth Hall. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, tickets 35/25 PLN, free on Tuesdays.

At Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: closed 35 PLN · free Tuesday
Wawel Royal Castle History

Wawel Royal Castle

Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków

Wawel Royal Castle - State Rooms, Crown Treasury and Armoury. Ticket prices per route, free Mondays, opening hours and how to get there.

806 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 9:00-19:00 (Jul-Aug), from September 9:00-17:00; Mon: 10:00-16:00 (free entry to selected exhibitions, limited passes); the hill itself is open until 18:00, until 17:30 from November to March 47 PLN · free Monday (selected exhibitions, limited pool of free passes)