Science and technology museums in Krakow

Poland’s oldest university left behind Collegium Maius, with instruments Copernicus would recognise. Add one of Europe’s best aviation museums and a salt mine that has been an industrial site since the 13th century and a tourist attraction for two hundred years.

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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
Botanic Garden Museum of the Jagiellonian University Science

Botanic Garden Museum of the Jagiellonian University

ul. Kopernika 27, 31-501 Kraków

Botanic Garden Museum Krakow: four rooms of seeds, timber and specimens from Java, Africa and the Arctic, free with the garden ticket. Tips, …

1.3 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: closed, Tue-Sun: 10:00-14:45; November-February the garden ticket desk closes at 14:15 22 PLN
Krakow Glassworks Science

Krakow Glassworks

ul. Lipowa 3, 30-702 Kraków

Krakow Glassworks on Zabłocie: live hand glass-forming shows and a museum of Krakow art glass at ul. Lipowa 3, opposite Schindler's Factory. …

2.3 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri: 10:00-16:00 (glass-forming shows: last entry 15:00), Sat-Sun: closed 30 PLN
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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
Nature Education Centre of the Jagiellonian University Science

Nature Education Centre of the Jagiellonian University

ul. Gronostajowa 5, 30-387 Kraków

Nature Education Centre Krakow: the Jagiellonian University's natural history collections, dioramas and a mammoth skull. Open Saturdays. …

4.5 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: closed, Tue-Sat: 9:00-15:00, Sun: closed 22 PLN
Stanisław Lem Garden of Experiences Science

Stanisław Lem Garden of Experiences

al. Pokoju 68, 31-580 Kraków

Garden of Experiences Krakow: over 100 hands-on outdoor physics installations in a city park. Season 2026 runs until 11 October, tickets PLN …

4.3 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Seasonal 20 April-11 October 2026: Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00 (until 31 August), 9:00-17:00 (from 1 September), Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00 (tickets sold until 30 minutes before closing); closed out of season 21 PLN
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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
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AGH Museum

al. Mickiewicza 30, pawilon C-2, 30-059 Kraków

AGH Museum Krakow - the AGH University's academic museum of the history of technology and mining on the Mickiewicza campus. What to expect …

1.2 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Fri: 8:00-15:00 (visits by prior booking - phone or email) Free
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Cogiteon Małopolska Science Centre

ul. Stefana Steca 1, 31-866 Kraków

Cogiteon Krakow - Malopolska Science Centre. Interactive exhibits, labs and science shows. Opening hours, tickets 40/35 PLN, …

4.6 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Fri: 9:00-16:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-18:00, Mon: closed 40 PLN
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Electronics Museum

ul. Wrocławska 8, 30-006 Kraków

Electronics Museum Krakow - hands-on retro electronics and cult video games. Tickets 40/30 PLN, touch every console and computer, no glass …

1.5 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri: closed to individual visitors (visits by phone arrangement only), Sat-Sun: 15:00-20:00 (last entry 19:00) 40 PLN
Geological Museum of the Institute of Geological Sciences PAS Science

Geological Museum of the Institute of Geological Sciences PAS

ul. Senacka 1, 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
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
Museum of Anatomy Science

Museum of Anatomy

ul. Kopernika 12, 31-034 Kraków

Museum of Anatomy Krakow - over 2000 specimens at the Jagiellonian University anatomy department. Groups by appointment only, ages 16+, …

621 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon-Fri: 8:30-14:00 (last entry); since 1 February 2026 the museum admits organised groups only, by prior appointment 14 PLN
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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
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Symbioza Ecological Education Centre

Aleja Żubrowa 15, 30-232 Kraków

Symbioza Ecological Education Centre in Krakow's Wolski Forest. Nature exhibitions, workshops and forest walks. Opening hours, tickets 20/15 …

6.2 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sat: 8:00-16:00, Sun and Mon: closed 20 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: 10:00-18:00, Sat: 11:00-20:00, Sun: 10:00-19:00 (during the school year, weekdays 8:30-16:30) 55 PLN
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: 9:00-17:00, Tue-Fri: 13:30-17:00 (mornings reserved for guided tours), Sat: 10:00-16:00, Sun: closed 17 PLN · free Wednesday
Museum of Engineering and Technology Science

Museum of Engineering and Technology

ul. Świętego Wawrzyńca 15, 31-060 Kraków

Museum of Engineering and Technology Krakow in a historic tram depot. Hours Tue-Sun 10-18, tickets PLN 35/28, free on Tuesdays.

1.5 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Mon: closed, Tue-Sun: 10:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00) 35 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 on 3 floors. 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
Polish Aviation Museum Science

Polish Aviation Museum

al. Jana Pawła II 39, 31-864 Kraków

Polish Aviation Museum Krakow on the historic Rakowice-Czyżyny airfield. Tickets PLN 35/21, free Tuesdays; opening hours vary monthly - …

4.1 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Sun: 9:00-18:00 (Jun-Sep), 9:00-17:00 (Mar-May and Oct), 9:00-16:00 (Nov-Feb), Mon: closed 35 PLN · free Tuesday
Wieliczka Salt Mine Science

Wieliczka Salt Mine

ul. Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka

Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow: Tourist Route vs Miners' Route, ticket prices, opening hours, and how to get there by train from Krakow.

12.1 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow daily: 7:30-18:30 (Jun-Aug), 8:00-18:00 (Apr-May, Sep-Oct), 8:00-17:00 (Nov-Mar); exact tour start times depend on the day and language - check the live booking calendar for your date; closed 1 Jan, Easter Sunday, 1 Nov and 24-25 Dec 103 PLN
Wieliczka
Ojców National Park Museum Science

Ojców National Park Museum

Ojców 13, 32-047 Ojców

Ojców National Park Museum near Krakow: natural history exhibition with geology, dioramas and 3D films in Małopolska. Hours, tickets 20/14 …

18.4 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Individual visits 20 Apr - 31 Oct, Mon-Sat; last entry 9:00-15:00 (20 Apr-10 May and 22 Jun-31 Oct) or 9:00-16:00 (11 May-21 Jun); closed Sundays. Off-season: groups by reservation only. 20 PLN
Ojcow
Museum of Phonography in Niepołomice Science

Museum of Phonography in Niepołomice

ul. Zamkowa 4, 32-005 Niepołomice

Museum of Phonography in Niepołomice, Małopolska - gramophones and radios in eight period rooms near Krakow. Tickets 20/15 PLN, visits by …

20.2 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow Tue-Fri: 10:00-16:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-14:00 (guided tours at 11:00 and 13:00), Mon: closed 20 PLN
Niepolomice
Butterfly Museum in Bochnia Science

Butterfly Museum in Bochnia

ul. Tadeusza Czackiego 9, Bochnia

Butterfly Museum in Bochnia - Poland's largest butterfly collection, 6000+ specimens, 40 km east of Krakow. Open daily 11:00-16:00, tickets …

36.2 km from Rynek Główny in Krakow daily 11:00-16:00 (school groups by reservation from 9:00) 29 PLN
Bochnia