National Museum in Kraków Main Building

Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace

Jan Matejko, Students Leaving Krakow in 1549

Józef Chełmoński, Thunderstorm

Museum Crawl: A Journey Through Polish Art

Art, Culture, & Historical

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Simon K.

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Krakow

English, Polish (Native), Spanish

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Simon K.)

Up to 15 people

Join us for a unique, curator-style trail through Polish art! This is an intensive yet unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in three different eras in a single day, visiting three of the most fascinating branches of the National Museum in Krakow.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace

- We begin with a travel back in time to admire the richness of spiritual heritage in the Art of Old Poland Gallery and the Gallery of Orthodox Art. Discover the treasures of Polish medieval art and the gleam of mystical icons! In this Renaissance palace, two unique worlds await you: the dramatic sculptures of the "Last Judgments" and one of Poland's most valuable collections of Orthodox art. The Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace is located at Kanonicza 17, Kraków 31-002.

Gallery of 19-th Century Polish Art

Next, we'll meet the giants of painting in the very heart of the Main Market Square. In the heart of the Cloth Hall, in the oldest national gallery, monumental works by Matejko, the moody landscapes of Chełmoński, and the romantic visions of Grottger await you. It's a journey to the sources of Polish identity and culture.

National Museum in Kraków Main Building: From Young Poland to Contemporary Art : A time machine through a century of Polish art.

We will conclude our journey in the modern spaces of the Gallery of 20th and 21st Century Polish Art.

Embark on a journey through a turbulent century of Polish art! In the modern spaces of the Main Building, you will see how artists from the Young Poland period to the present day comment on reality, grapple with history, and seek new forms of expression.

Ending Point

National Museum in Kraków Main Building

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

The service of a licensed, expert guide for the entire tour.

All pre-booked entrance tickets for the permanent exhibitions at the three museums: The Gallery of 19-th Century Polish Art in Sukiennice, the Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace, and the Gallery of 20th and 21st Century Polish Art in the Main Building.

Traditional Polish snacks during the tour.

What‘s not included

Additional personal purchases (souvenirs, books, etc.).

Any extra food or drinks beyond the provided snacks.

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a significant amount of walking between the three museum locations, so comfortable shoes are highly recommended.

The tour's all-inclusive price covers my guiding service and the pre-booked combined ticket for the permanent exhibitions at all three branches of the National Museum.

Please inform me in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions so I can ensure the traditional snacks provided are suitable for you.

While the tour covers sophisticated art topics, I will make a special effort to engage younger visitors with stories and interactive elements to ensure it's a positive experience for the whole family.

The itinerary and the art we discuss can be flexible; please feel free to share your specific interests with me.

Student tickets (for ages 7-26) for these museums cost only 1 PLN. If you are eligible, please inform me when booking so I can adjust the final price and refund the difference.

This tour is not available on Mondays, as the participating museums are closed to the public on this day.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

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Simon K.

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About Tour Guide Simon K.

Hey everyone!

I grew up in Kraków, and this amazing city still surprises me almost every day.

So, what’s the most unique thing about it?

I’d say it’s the versatility. Kraków isn’t just history, with its incredible monuments and museums. It isn’t only about culture, with its great theaters, street music, and local bands. And it’s not only about the good food (let’s be honest—it’s very, very good).

It’s more than that. It’s the feeling you get when you experience all of it together.

If you’re interested in discovering what Kraków is really about—I’d be happy to show you.

Let’s stay in touch!