Museum of Kraków, City history museum in Old Town, Poland.
The Museum of Kraków is a network of buildings spread throughout the city, with the main headquarters in Krzysztofory Palace in the Old Town. Here visitors see exhibitions about how the city developed, its buildings, and the different communities that lived here.
The institution was founded in the 19th century and began gathering objects and documents to preserve the history of Kraków. This collection traces how the city evolved from medieval times to the present day.
The museum shows the traditions and customs that shaped daily life in Kraków over time. Visitors see handcrafted objects and everyday items that reveal how people lived here across different generations.
The different locations are easy to reach and visitors can buy one ticket for access to multiple sites. Tours in various languages are available if you ask ahead or make a reservation.
The museum holds an archive of over 150,000 historical photographs showing how the city's appearance changed across decades. Many of these images capture streets, buildings, and people from times that no longer exist today.
Opening Hours: April-October: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:30
Website: https://muzeumkrakowa.pl/oddzialy/ulica-pomorska
GPS coordinates: 50.06277,19.93650
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47
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