Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius

About

The Jagiellonian University Museum, housed in the Collegium Maius, is the oldest university building in Poland, dating back to the 14th century. Located at the corner of Jagiellońska and St. Anne Streets in Kraków’s Old Town, it serves as the historic heart of the university and a cultural landmark of national heritage. The museum’s museum houses a diverse collection that spans medieval scientific instruments, globes, paintings, furniture, coins, and medals, offering visitors an intimate look at the intellectual and artistic legacy of the university’s scholars, including such notable figures as Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II. Each tour of the main exhibition includes a guided walk through the Collegium’s grand hall, the Stuba Communis (professors’ common room), an original library chamber, and the courthouse, culminating in a visit to the ornate courtyard with its 15th‑century archways. Visitors can also explore the museum’s temporary exhibitions such as “Born of Passion” and “Inspirations from Antiquity,” held in the museum’s guest rooms and art cafés. The museum’s historical ambiance, combined with its extensive collection of artifacts and architecture, provides a compelling experience for historians, art lovers, and families alike. Tours of the main exhibition run Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00, with the last entry at 15:30. The Professor Garden, the plaza courtyard, and the musical clock are open daily from 10:00 to 16:15 and 16:00 respectively. The museum offers free admission, but guided tours and special exhibitions require tickets, which can be purchased online in advance.

Highlights

• Colossal Courtyard
• Stuba Communis
• Old Library Chamber

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At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes