National Museum, Krakow

Explore Krakow at your own pace and according to your own personal interests with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day City Card. Get access to 35 museums and monuments. Learn more about World War II hero Oscar Schindler at the Oscar Schindler Factory. Visit the Eagle Pharmacy in the former ghetto, and learn how the Holocaust impacted Krakow’s Jews. Go to the Main Market Square Underground Museum and encounter vampires. Why would you choose the card? Simply put, the card gives you the ability to visit up to 38 sites at the expense of ąbout 2 solo tickets also giving You access to public transportation for the time period. A full list of museums will be attached to your City Pass, and to make getting from sight to sight easier, you can choose a card with unlimited travel on the city’s public transport system, day or night. Please do check opening hours of each and every museum so that you can plan your trip accordingly. Here is a list of museums you can access with the City Pass: Schindler’s Factory Main Market Square Underground Polish Aviation Museum The Princes Czartoryski Museum (Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci) City Defence Walls Krakow Archaeological Museum (Main building) Archaeological Museum (Nowa Huta Branice) Archaeological Museum (Underground of the Church of Saint Adalbert) The Archdiocese Museum The Arsenal The Barbican The Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace The Celestat Centre for Documentation of the Art of Tadeusz Kantor Cricoteka, Archives, Office The Eagle Pharmacy Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum Galicja Jewish Museum The Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art in the Sukiennice The Hipolit House The Jan Matejko House The Jozef Mehoffer House Kościuszko Mound The Krzysztofory Palace Legends of Cracow The Main Building of the National Museum MOCAK Museum of the Home Army dedicated to Gen Emil Fieldorf Nil Podgórze Museum Pomorska Street The Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum – Esterka's House The Szołayski House The Stanisław Wyspiański Museum The Old Synagogue The Town Hall Tower The Zwierzyniec House Please note that on Mondays some of the Museums don’t operate With the City Pass, you don’t get a skip-the-line ticket to Schindler’s Factory. You must book your entry ticket in advance. The museum is closed every Monday and on the first Tuesday of each month.

Hop on a bike and discover Krakow's top attractions and lesser known spots with an experienced Local Guide. Learn to navigate the city and immerse yourself in local history and culture. Enjoy sightseeing in Krakow in the most efficient and eco-friendly way! During the 2-hour tour, you will hop on a rented bike and explore the highlights of Krakow Old Town, starting with the bustling Main Market Square. Here, you will marvel at the iconic Renaissance-style Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), old Town Hall Tower, and the towering St Mary’s Basilica, famous for its hourly trumpet calls from the Gothic watchtower. Follow your Private Guide along the urban green belt around the old city, Planty, to see the historic Juliusz Slowacki Theatre, the 15th century defense gate Barbican, and the medieval Gothic gate tower St Florian Gate. Throughout the tour you will learn new history facts and legends about the city. You will pass by many important monuments such as the Grunwald Monument and the Statue of Jan Matejko, as well as many beautiful churches such as St Florian’s Basilica. See the historic buildings of Poland’s oldest university - Jagiellonian University, and explore the iconic Wawel Hill, with the Wawel Cathedral and the Royal Castle. Cycle along the historic Kanonicza and Grodzka street to admire numerous museums, palaces and churches such as the ornate Baroque-style Saints Peter and Paul Church. At the end of a fruitful tour, you will return the bike to the rental shop. Choose the 4-hour option to discover more amazing sights and nature spots. The extended route includes cycling along the Vistula river bank to a lush Park Bednarski, where you will find the abandoned ruins of Fort Benedict. Further on, at the Ghetto Heroes Square, you will learn about the turbulent history of the Jewish Ghetto that was established in Podgorze during WWII. You will also cycle through the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, featuring many Jewish heritage sites, such as the Old Synagogue, Remuh Synagogue and the Tempel Synagogue. The 6-hour option will give you the most intensive experience of Krakow, with highlights of Old Town and Kazimierz as well as the city’s outskirts with quiet places surrounded by nature away from the crowds. You will see the National Museum and Cracovia’s Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Stadium, then cycle through the fostered park to see the hidden gem - Kosciuszko Mound. This monumental artificial mound was built in 1820 to commemorate one the the greatest military heroes of Poland, Tadeusz Kosciuszko. In addition, there will be free time to grab a pretzel or other local snack (at your own expense)

Explore the National Museum in Krakow, one of the oldest and most important museums in Poland. Admire a rich collection of over 800,000 artifacts, spanning from ancient times to contemporary art. The museum is housed in several branches across the city, with the Main Building on 3 Maja Street serving as its central hub. See the highlights of the collection, including Polish and European art, arms and armor, and decorative arts. Admire an extensive collection of Polish paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts, including works by renowned artists such as Jan Matejko, Stanisław Wyspiański, and Jacek Malczewski. See a selection of European masterpieces, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Visit one of the largest collections of military artifacts in Poland, showcasing weapons, armor, and military memorabilia. See a vast array of textiles, ceramics, glassware, and furniture, reflecting the craftsmanship of different eras. Explore the museum's temporary exhibitions, focusing on both historical and contemporary themes. Visit the Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), home to the Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art, featuring iconic works by Polish masters. Head to the Czartoryski Museum, which houses the famous Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci, along with other European masterpieces. Visit the Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum, dedicated to numismatics, showcasing coins, medals, and banknotes from around the world. Here is a list of museums included in the City Pass: Schindler’s Factory Rynek Underground Museum Polish Aviation Museum The Princes Czartoryski Museum (Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci) City Defence Walls Krakow Archaeological Museum (Main building) Archaeological Museum (Nowa Huta Branice) Archaeological Museum (Underground of the Church of Saint Adalbert) The Archdiocese Museum The Arsenal The Barbican The Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace The Celestat Centre for Documentation of the Art of Tadeusz Kantor Cricoteka, Archives, Office The Eagle Pharmacy Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum Galicja Jewish Museum The Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art in the Sukiennice The Hipolit House The Jan Matejko House The Jozef Mehoffer House Kościuszko Mound The Krzysztofory Palace Legends of Cracow The Main Building of the National Museum MOCAK Museum of the Home Army dedicated to Gen Emil Fieldorf Nil Podgórze Museum Pomorska Street The Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum – Esterka's House The Szołayski House The Stanisław Wyspiański Museum The Old Synagogue The Town Hall Tower The Zwierzyniec House

Discover the highlights of Krakow's historic Old Town and see huge collection of Polish art in Cloth Hall. Explore fantastic sights located in Main Market Square, follow in the footsteps of Kings of Poland along Royal Route and see world-wide known Wawel Hill! Enjoy accompany of your private knowledgeable guide who adjust tempo to your wishes. Krakow Old Town is full of sights on each corner, fascinating legends and turbulent facts through ages. During this walking tour you will see some major attractions as Barbican, Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), St. Mary's Basilica and Wawel Castle. But also see some hidden gems and find out related stories. The guide will explain you interesting facts about St. Florian’s Gate, Eros Bound or Jagiellonian University. To complete your knowledge about Krakow and Poland walk inside Cloth Hall. This building is not only the place for shopping souvenirs and trade. Years ago it was very important place for national culture, because of the balls and receptions for celebrities visiting the city. Despite the fact that is one of the most iconic building in Polish culture with magnificent architecture, now also it houses one of the largest permanent exhibitions of 19th-century Polish painting and sculpture in Poland. As it’s one of branches of National Museum it has paintings of the finest artists. You can choose if you want to enjoy fully 3-hours guided tour in Old Town and Cloth Hall or just 2-hours guided walking tour of Old Town and sightsee on your own in Cloth Hall.