Archaeological Museum of Kraków, Archaeological museum in Kraków, Poland.
The Archaeological Museum of Kraków presents collections of prehistoric items and discoveries from excavations in the Małopolska region through permanent exhibitions. The institution houses five main exhibition sections that cover different periods of Polish history.
The institution was founded in 1850 by intellectuals of the Kraków Scientific Society. It became Poland's first dedicated archaeological museum.
The museum houses the Zbruch Idol, a rare 9th-century limestone figure representing a Slavic deity with four faces. This object reveals how early Slavic peoples understood their spiritual world and religious beliefs.
The museum is located on Senacka Street in central Kraków and is easy to find. It works best to visit during quieter hours in the morning or early afternoon.
The collection includes the Bronocice Pot, an ancient clay vessel bearing the world's earliest known image of a wheeled vehicle. This roughly 5,500-year-old artifact reveals that early inhabitants of this region had knowledge of advanced transportation technology.
Location: Kraków
Inception: 1850
Official opening: 1850
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Operator: Województwo Małopolskie
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Website: http://ma.krakow.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.05774,19.93600
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47
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