National Museum in Krakow
About
The National Museum in Kraków (Polish: Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie) is Poland’s largest museum and a cultural landmark in the city. Founded in 1879, the museum comprises 21 departments, including 11 galleries, two libraries, and 12 conservation workshops, holding around 780,000 objects that range from classical archaeology to contemporary Polish art. The iconic Main Building on 3 Maja Street showcases the newly renovated Upper Gallery of the Twentieth‑Century Polish Art, while the historic Sukiennice (Royal Cloth Hall) on the Main Square houses the Gallery of the 19th‑Century Polish Art. Visitors can also explore the world‑famed Czartoryski Museum, which displays Leonardo da Vinci’s “Lady with an Ermine,” and the museum’s numerous branch locations throughout Kraków, making it a must‑visit destination for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and families alike.
Highlights
- Leonardo da Vinci's Lady with an Ermine
- Young Poland Movement Collections
- Extensive Historical Artifacts
- Main Building Gallery of Modern Polish Art