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- Mike JSwindon, UK348 contributionsWe had some free time so decided to visit , very cheap and was surprisingly interesting
It’s not obvious where you should go and some things seem in off order but section on how museum was constructed is really good
Worth a visit if you’re at a loose end but don’t make this a “must see”Written 17 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LohhDublin, Ireland16 contributionsBrought 3 teenagers whilst on a trip to Krakow. We all loved it, eve us oldies. Great value and fantastic choice of games. Lids loved the selection of games and that games are limited. Highly recommend. We got a taxi from Krakow old town to Arcade Museum with no issues and they returned 2 hours later to bring us back to the city.
Mam at front desk was super friendly. Great experienceWritten 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SWH100Cardiff, UK1,845 contributionsWe started our holiday to Krakow with a trip to the underground museum. It was really interesting, although I struggled to see that well as the lighting is a little dark. Really loved the tunnels and all the photos of them uncovering the old buildings. The videos were interesting too. Definitely recommend a visit to learn a bit more about the history of the square.Written 5 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- soinicLux.3,071 contributionsWell curated museum explaining the everyday life (centuries ago), the folklore, arts&crafts of Poland.
Quiet, clean, well explained, interesting reproductions of past everyday life to discover on the Ground Floor.
Recommend to explore&enjoy GF and 1. Floor (2nd Floor was more kind of bric-à-brac, to be missed).Written 22 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - soinicLux.3,071 contributionsLocated in the Kazimierz part of Krakow, this synagogue offers a lot of explanations concerning the Jewish religion, culture, history etc.
What we didn't like was the fact that strictly NO security measures were taken at all, no bag check etc, nothing!? Normally right now (Sept.2024) this might lead to serious problems 😱Written 21 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - s0mersetb0ySomerset, UK1,000 contributionsGood and interesting museum with a bunker below….also free entrance to another museum 15 mins walk away but I got to what appeared to be the building but didn’t enter as saw no mention of a museum there
The lady on the ticket desk was helpful and pleasantWritten 26 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Russell GLondon, UK123 contributionsSpent an hour or so looking around here, a great place to visit if medieval art is your thing, we almost had the whole place to ourselves which was nice but a shame more people don't check it out.Written 5 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barbara SKrakow, Poland1,880 contributionsIt's a beatiful building, right in the centre of Cracow. Good to visit from history and art perspective.Written 8 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Katie HJersey, UK379 contributionsThe museum was very interesting, we particularly enjoyed the Peruvian exhibit and the scale models of different civilisations per time period.
Unfortunately some of the exhibits were closed including the garden, however we still had a lovely visit.
The staff were very friendly and guided us around the exhibits.
Overall, we would recommend (particularly for the good price!) But maybe check which exhibits are open ahead of time.Written 3 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Traveler74201715 contributionsNot much interesting to see except the artists illustrated works (which were interesting to me but not my husband) - the house is very simple and the interior decor and has very little of real interior interest-
We note several reviews saying the people who work the are rude- please know they are not rude- they are very polite and nice- they (Poles) don’t smile like Americans and most don’t have really good English skills- so ask yourself, you are in Poland- how are your Polish language skills? Also they are not “following you” because they think you’re going to steal something, it is their job to protect the work and, unbelievably, a lot of tourists have no problem touching anything not behind a rope!Written 3 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 545medvaBudapest, Hungary3,873 contributionsThe former palace now houses different exhibitions. We had a very interesting Krakow 1900 exhibition with a lot of atrifacts, painting, statues. It was really amazing.Written 18 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JadeBasingstoke, UK96 contributionsThis is a very educational place but also heartbreaking. Only downfall is they need the clips and audio in English. There is over 2 hours worth or reading here. And most of the English is small print which would be a lot better if bigger. Do not get a tour here as they are ridiculous over priced. Do not get a taxi from out side as they are over double. I would recommend a uber or calling a service.Written 6 September 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Freedom5609591 contributionExcellent visit, so interesting, full of information. Hidden Gem. Please give this place some love especially when so close to Schindler's factory. I learned more about the area here than did anywhere else in Krakow.Written 14 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Blanche&DaveMcCollDundee, UK459 contributionsWe were lucky enough to visit for free as it was a Wednesday, don't know if it would be worth paying for at full price though.
We were surprised by how well preserved everything was.
The rooms were all well looked after and there was information on each one in English as well as other languages, it is a good insight as to how well off and influential families lived.
We really enjoyed our short visit here.Written 12 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - catsforkidsSandia Park, NM1,235 contributionsThis museum covers European Art from the 12th to 20th Centuries. It is in a restored 17th Century granary. The collection is not huge but of great quality. Lucas Cranach, Luca Giordano, Lorenzo Lotto and many others. The display of the artwork is stunning.
This museum is also covered in the MMK Museum Pass (35 zloty) and is a block away from Józef Piłsudskiego Street, if walking to or back from the National Museum.
It is definitely worth finding and viewing at the masterpieces here, just ignore the very unfriendly staff who act as if it is a burden to let you in! I was the only other patron beside two monksWritten 13 September 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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