Top Things to do in Krakow
What to do and see in Krakow, Southern Poland: The Best Art Museums
Krakow is one of the most culturally and politically significant cities in Poland. It was the central site of the Nazi General Government during WWII, and there’s still a residual feeling of solemnity here that’s especially apparent during visits to the Plaszow Concentration Camp and the Oskar Schindler Factory. Both the Historic City Centre and the Jewish District are brimming with cafés, shops, and pubs, and the 10-acre Main Market Square is a medieval feast for the senses.
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1. Stained Glass Museum (Muzeum Witrazu)
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5.0 based on 580 reviews
Guided tours in English: Tuesday - Saturday every hour from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. (last English tour 5:00 pm). In the Stained Glass Museum, exhibition spaces intertwine with the old stained glass workshop, functioning since 1902. The visitors can observe the process of stained glass creation, in the warm atmosphere of the historic workshop, directly above the heads of artists and craftsmen. For this reason visits can only be made by joining a guided tour. Ticket prices per person (including our English guide): adults 37 PLN, student 31 PLN, family (2+2) 124 PLN Visitors can also book workshops with master craftsmen and make their own stained glass souvenir. There are three workshops options: 2 hrs, 3 hrs or 2 days long, at the price 190 PLN, 260 PLN or 1100 PLN per person respectively. The price in each case includes: - guided tour of the museum and workshop - coffee break - creation of stained glass object under the artist's guidance - your own stained glass object to take home.
Reviewed By madsubmarine - London, United Kingdom
One of my top experiences in Krakow. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t say the place is very commercial or touristy, it’s quiet and authentic. Our guide had perfect English and gave us a small workshop experience. She answered all questions and provided some great insights into the glass making process. Highly recommended!
2. MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
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4.5 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By netia1128 - Denver, United States
I came here while the special exhibit focused on World War II and the Holocaust and found the collection to be among the most moving, thought provoking sets of art I have ever seen. I would say the experience was on par with my visit to the actual Auschwitz-Birkenau camp in terms of how it struck me. Both the special exhibit and the permanent collection have great variety, with paintings, photography, audio-visual pieces, sculptures, and even several interactive displays. I think this art museum is a must-visit when in Krakow, and it blows other similar attractions (such as the nearby Schindler Factory Museum, or even the Galicia Jewish Museum) out of the water when it comes to ruminating on the events and impact of WW II.
3. Miedzynarodowe Centrum Kultury
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
At the heart of the International Cultural Centre's work is a multidimensional approach to cultural heritage. Our mission is to conduct dialogue and interdisciplinary research into culture and heritage in Europe and elsewhere in the world. The ICC has the status of a national institution of culture* active in the fields of research, education, publishing and exhibitions. It pursues its mission of public diplomacy by facilitating international cultural dialogue, taking Central Europe as the point of departure for its action and thought on heritage. The byword in all our areas of work is interdisciplinarity. *a governmental institution financed directly by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage Main themes → cultural heritage theory and management → the phenomenon of memory → the art and cultural space of Central Europe → intercultural dialogue → the city as a mirror for civilisation → cultural policy and the economics of culture What we do? We do research We organise conferences We publish books We edit a quarterly magazine, Herito We stage exhibitions at the ICC Gallery We run specialist educational programmes for international groups We offer a post-graduate study course, the Academy of Heritage We have a specialist library We take on Thesaurus Poloniae research fellows We are the national coordinator of the Anna Lindh Foundation We run the AHICE service We are the local editors of the RIHA Journal We hold cycles of meetings and lectures
4. Salon Heleny Modrzejewskiej
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. National Museum
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4.0 based on 366 reviews
This history museum features a permanent collection of 20th-century Polish art, including the priceless collections from the Young Poland period, and exhibits of decorative art, Polish arms and army uniforms.
Reviewed By dainaeveo
I thought this was a great museum for learning about Polish history and culture. I only saw the permanent exhibits, and they took me a few hours to get through. The audioguide is totally worth it because you get way more information and context about what you're seeing than is provided in signs posted. The old artifacts were really cool, and there was a lot of unique stuff specific to the region.
6. Muzeum Ksiazat Czartoryskich
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4.0 based on 93 reviews
This museum is temporarily closed
7. Bunkier Sztuki Gallery of Contemporary Art
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