Galeria Starmach, Art museum in Podgórze district, Kraków, Poland
Galeria Starmach is an art museum in Kraków housed in a renovated building from the 1880s with modern exhibition areas spread across multiple levels. The space blends historical architecture with contemporary art display.
The gallery was founded in 1989 by Teresa and Andrzej Starmach and moved to its current location in Podgórze in 1997. This relocation allowed the transformation of the older building into a modern exhibition venue.
The space presents contemporary work by Polish artists who shape the local art scene today. Visitors can see how artistic traditions from the region are reflected and reinterpreted in current creations.
The museum is located on Węgierska street in the Podgórze neighborhood and offers rotating exhibitions throughout the year. Visitors should check current information for opening times and special events.
The building originally served as a Jewish prayer house built in the 1880s and still retains elements from that earlier purpose. This historical layer makes visiting an experience where past and contemporary art connect.
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