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 Art

Czapski Museum

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 Closed

Hipolit House

pl. Mariacki 3, 31-042 Kraków

Hipolit House (Kamienica Hipolitów) in Krakow - a Museum of Krakow branch on plac Mariacki with bourgeois interiors. Temporarily closed; …

182 m from Rynek Główny in Krakow branch temporarily closed
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
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
History

St Adalbert's Church Archaeological Reserve

Rynek Główny (St Adalbert's Church), 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-Oct: Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00, Sun: closed (last entry 30 minutes before closing); Nov-Apr: 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 (branch open to visitors since 8 March 2026) 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 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
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
History

John Paul II Cathedral Museum on Wawel Hill

ul. 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 Mon-Sat: 9:00-17:00, Sun: closed 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 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
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
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
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: 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
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: 9:00-17:00, Tue-Fri: 13:30-17:00 (mornings reserved for guided tours), Sat: 10:00-16:00, 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 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 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
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 stays open longer - until 21:00 in July and 20:00 in August 47 PLN · free Monday (selected exhibitions, limited pool of free passes)