Aquarium and Natural History Museum in Kraków, Public aquarium and natural history museum in Old Town, Poland.
The museum encompasses 1600 square meters of exhibition space featuring 130 exotic fish species, amphibians, reptiles, and land animals from global regions.
The institution originated in 1865 when Kazimierz Wodzicki donated his bird collection to the Scientific Society of Kraków, leading to public exhibitions in 1888.
The facility conducts scientific research on animal evolution and biodiversity while maintaining collections that support educational programs for the local community.
The museum operates from Tuesday to Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Saturday from noon to 6:00 PM, with entry fees ranging from 16 to 65 PLN.
The museum displays a complete woolly rhinoceros specimen discovered in 1929 near Starunia, measuring 12 feet in length and preserved through specific environmental conditions.
Location: Kraków
GPS coordinates: 50.05548,19.94146
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39
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