Polish Aviation Museum, Aviation museum in Rakowice-Czyżyny district, Kraków, Poland
The Polish Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Kraków that displays more than 380 aircraft, helicopters, engines, and rocket models across a former military airfield. The collection spreads across the large grounds with exhibition buildings and outdoor displays.
The museum opened in 1964 and incorporated German aviation collections left behind from 1945. The airfield itself dates back to 1912 and ranks among the world's oldest military flying grounds.
The site's name reflects Poland's aviation heritage, and the museum displays aircraft from different eras in their original setting. Visitors walk through hangars and outdoor spaces to see how these machines shaped the nation's technical past.
The museum is located on the grounds of the former military airfield, where visitors can freely explore the outdoor areas. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended, as many exhibits are displayed outdoors and can be viewed in various weather conditions.
The main exhibition building opened in 2010 and features a hexagonal shape based on French airport design concepts from 1923 for combined civilian-military use. This building design reflects early aviation architecture with practical multi-purpose thinking.
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