The 10 Best Museums in Stare Miasto, Southern Poland

October 16, 2021 Tynisha Seiler

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. Lost Souls Alley

Florianska 6, Krakow 31-021 Poland +48 666 986 069 [email protected] http://LostSoulsAlley.com
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5.0 based on 2,271 reviews

Lost Souls Alley

Explore the dark face of the city. Take the challenge and let yourself feel the fear, which has never been so real. Visit rooms haunted by lost souls, and be sure that you will remember forever things which are hidden at the cursed floor at Florianska 6. LOST SOULS ALLEY - Poland's first interactive museum devoted to the basic instinct of fear. Entire floor, which is inspired by horror movies.

Reviewed By sianypops - Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Walking into this place I had no idea what I was about to experience as it was booked as a surprise for me hen do (I know I’m weird). It was so amazing I wish I would give it more stars! A must for any person who loves a horror movie. It was like being in one! I would highly recommend if you’re looking for something different to do in Kraków. If anyone is unsure you can leave at any time (which my Sister did as she couldn’t cope). Absolutely brilliant, the highlight of my hen!

2. Stained Glass Museum (Muzeum Witrazu)

Zygmunta Krasinskiego 23, Krakow 31-111 Poland +48 512 937 979 [email protected] http://stainedglass.pl
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5.0 based on 580 reviews

Stained Glass Museum (Muzeum Witrazu)

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!

3. Krakow Pinball Museum

Stradomska 15, Krakow 31-068 Poland +48 608 041 000 [email protected] http://www.krakowpinballmuseum.com
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5.0 based on 707 reviews

Krakow Pinball Museum

Interactive exhibition of over 60 pinball machines and 25 arcade games. You can enjoy all of them and play as they are all on FREE PLAY mode. We also have a lounge area with bar serving beer as well as soft drinks WE LOVE PINBALL

Reviewed By 558lucyw - Willenhall, United Kingdom

Amazing place to visit, my partner isn’t into gaming much and even he enjoyed it, spent a good few hours here and you can stay as long as you like for 40zlt and you can come and go as you please! Defo a must visit!!

4. HistoryLand

plac Jana Nowaka-Jezioranskiego 3 Old Main Railway Station building - PKP Kraków Główny, Krakow 31-154 Poland +48 530 903 053 [email protected] http://historyland.pl/
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5.0 based on 1,352 reviews

HistoryLand

Find yourself in the very heart of events and learn the history of our country in a way you have never known before! In the HistoryLand due to models built from LEGO® bricks and innovative, interactive solutions you will be the part of experiencing history that will blow all your senses! The HistoryLand is an interactive journey through the history of Poland and Poles. You will start from the Biskupin settlement. You will see the palisade built of LEGO® blocks, you will learn the habits of the people living in it, and you will also discover the world's oldest map of the sky. Fortunately, you will not be cracking this for long. The HistoryLand is also waiting for you at Grunwald, where you will stand in line with other soldiers and move to the heart of one of the greatest medieval battles and much more models built of more than a million LEGO® bricks!

Reviewed By SandroPaganotti

Poland history re-enacted using thousands of Lego Bricks and clever projections. There is a ton of technical marvel here, the audio guide is synched with your position, there are VR goggles, the lego buildings and battlefields are enhanced with 3D projections and in one exhibition you can highlight different areas of a miniature by waving your hand. 100% recommended!

5. Krakil — Museum of illusions

Straszewskiego 15, Krakow 31-101 Poland +48 513 050 220 [email protected] http://krakil.pl/en/
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Krakil — Museum of illusions

It’s fascinating. It’s fun. It’s sure to be surprising. Welcome to a historical mansion full of riveting illusions, wonderful atmosphere and helpful staff!

Reviewed By Destination612840 - Triandria, Greece

A different and very interesting experience for both kids and adults,try to visit !Very helpful staff

6. Womai

Pawia, 34, Krakow 31-154 Poland +48 12 313 23 59 [email protected] http://www.womai.pl
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Womai

Two exhibitions in one location. The first is a journey in the dark in which because of the complete darkness you will feel like a blind person. This metamorphosis has several advantages – first of all you realize that in such a world a blind person feels like a fish in the water. And you? At the beginning you are afraid, then you tame, and finally you realize what power your other senses have. Then you realize that blind people are not disabled at all, it’s just naive to think that you who see are better. The second is a maze of colors, games of lights and fun. How to build a lake of sand or a mountain, or maybe create a tsunami? How to leave the shadow behind? As if with ordinary glasses it would seem to turn the world upside down, and maybe check what the shadow of the strange sculpture hides or turn the sound into shape and color. Both experiences include our fantastic guides, who bring science and emotion into your world in a joyful and colorful way.

Reviewed By daz1967Stockport - Stockport, United Kingdom

Visited here based on reviews and wasn’t disappointed. To experience life as a blind person was so informative and interesting, also to know the difficulties they experience. The light tour was also very good learning new things with lights and objects. This is such an unusual place and highly recommended.

7. Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius

ul. Jagiellonska 15, Krakow 31-010 Poland +48 12 422 05 49 [email protected] http://www.maius.uj.edu.pl
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Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius

First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders and well-known international figures like Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II. The Collegium Maius is the oldest surviving building of the university.

8. Ethnographic Museum

pl. Wolnica 1, Krakow 31-060 Poland +48 12 430 60 23 [email protected] http://www.etnomuzeum.eu
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Ethnographic Museum

Located in the Kazimierz district, this 15th-century Town Hall was converted into a Renaissance building in the 16th century, which now houses the Museum of Ethnography.

9. Galicia Jewish Museum

ul. Dajwor 18, Krakow 31-052 Poland +48 12 421 68 42 [email protected] http://www.galiciajewishmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 594 reviews

Galicia Jewish Museum

The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish Galicia, presenting Jewish history from a new perspective.

Reviewed By genibre69 - London, United Kingdom

I only expected to spend about 20 minutes here but that turned about 1.5 hours. The photo exhibition on Jewish history and monuments in Galicia is excellent and fully translated into English. The captions succinctly describe the haunting photos. The museum is included in the Krakow Card.

10. Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny

Rynek Glowny 1, Krakow 31-042 Poland +48 12 426 50 60 [email protected] http://www.muzeumkrakowa.pl/branches/rynek-underground
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4.5 based on 3,306 reviews

Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny

The Rynek Underground exhibition presents not only Krakow’s rich history, but also the connections between the city and mediaeval Europe’s chief centres of trade and culture. Moreover, it portrays the significance of the capital of Poland in the operation of the Hanseatic League. The real historical objects on display, just to mention 14th-century coins, decorations, and pottery, are proof of the European cultural and trade exchange that continued here incessantly for hundreds of years. The tourist route under the Main Market Square leads between the stone and brick walls of the cellars of former trading sites, including the Kramy Bolesławowe Stalls, Kramy Bogate Stalls, the Great Scales, and the Cloth Hall. Opening hours: Winter season (November – March) Monday, Wednesday - Sunday 10.00-20.00 Tuesday 10.00-16.00 Summer season (April – October) Monday 10.00-20.00 Wednesday - Sunday 10.00-22.00 Tuesday 10.00-16.00 Exhibition is closed on every second Monday of the month.

Reviewed By joannepY8606YI

I went in to this museum when it was recommended to me by a local tour guide and I’m so glad I did , because of Covid everyone had to wear gloves inside as alot of the information was on interactive touch screens. I spent about three hours in the museum .Lots of interesting things to look at and lots of information to read on the touch screens .While I was there not many people actually bothered with the touch screens but if you do there is lots of information about the exhibits .The selections of short films you can watch at the end of the exhibition were very interesting and gave you a lot of information about the history of Krakow .Great museum if you make the effect to use the interactive screens on offer to understand what you are looking at .

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