Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny
Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny
Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny
4.5
Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • History Museums
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10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About
The Rynek Underground exhibition presents not only Krakow’s rich history, but also the connections between the city and mediaeval Europe’s chief centres of trade and culture. Moreover, it portrays the significance of the capital of Poland in the operation of the Hanseatic League. The real historical objects on display, just to mention 14th-century coins, decorations, and pottery, are proof of the European cultural and trade exchange that continued here incessantly for hundreds of years. The tourist route under the Main Market Square leads between the stone and brick walls of the cellars of former trading sites, including the Kramy Bolesławowe Stalls, Kramy Bogate Stalls, the Great Scales, and the Cloth Hall. Opening hours: Winter season (November – March) Monday, Wednesday - Sunday 10.00-20.00 Tuesday 10.00-16.00 Summer season (April – October) Monday 10.00-20.00 Wednesday - Sunday 10.00-22.00 Tuesday 10.00-16.00 Exhibition is closed on every second Monday of the month.
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- Joanne P7 contributionsUnderground museumI went in to this museum when it was recommended to me by a local tour guide and I’m so glad I did , because of Covid everyone had to wear gloves inside as alot of the information was on interactive touch screens. I spent about three hours in the museum .Lots of interesting things to look at and lots of information to read on the touch screens .While I was there not many people actually bothered with the touch screens but if you do there is lots of information about the exhibits .The selections of short films you can watch at the end of the exhibition were very interesting and gave you a lot of information about the history of Krakow .Great museum if you make the effect to use the interactive screens on offer to understand what you are looking at .Visited September 2020Written October 7, 2020
- Claire WPoole, United Kingdom73 contributionsInteresting museum under the squareVery interesting museum. Great for a rainy day. You have to buy tickets at the office on the other side of the cloth hall and not at the museum entrance which is a bit confusing. I took off a star because the low lighting made it really difficult to read the information boards. Otherwise allow a good hour or so to spend here.Visited November 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten November 7, 2022
- Mike CGuildford, United Kingdom1,166 contributionsMuseum of the past floor levels of the cityThis is at a far end of the Cloth Hall and as you might expect it is an underground museum. When you are down there you see the different levels of the ages of the city and the way one era has been built on top of the other. Worth a visit and unless you read everything will be no more than an hour.Visited August 2020Written September 4, 2020
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Mari
England, UK3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Found the first part of museum repetitive with little information. The second part was what redeemed it, about 10 minute looped videos near the end which had a lot of information in them. They were very interesting to listen to but there’s a lack of seats/room to stand so if we came at a slightly busier time it would be difficult to watch them to begin with. Was shouted at by a security guard for being too close to an exhibit although there were no signs warning us or any physical boundaries around things.
Written March 26, 2023
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StokerStu
Stoke Golding, UK20 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Creatively and (generally) well presented using a good mix of video, interactive screens, info boards and exhibits. It’ll keep your attention all the way round. A must for history fans, especially medieval. Fascinating insight with “ in situ” archaeology. We spent 2 hours at a relaxed pace: could easily take over 3 hours if you read everything. Plenty to see. Arrived at opening time and bought tickets for immediate entry. Not sure if this is always possible.
One star reluctantly deducted because some info boards are very difficult to read in the low light and there is no English language version of the excellent looking guide book.
Well worth visiting at any time, not just on a rainy day.
One star reluctantly deducted because some info boards are very difficult to read in the low light and there is no English language version of the excellent looking guide book.
Well worth visiting at any time, not just on a rainy day.
Written March 10, 2020
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Samantha F
Hawkinge, UK34 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
The museum was interesting but a lot of the exhibits are just the same thing over and over with no story tying it together as you move through the exhibit.
It could do with an audio guide. The information screens were ok.
Also try to avoid going at times where there are lots of groups on guided tours - the tour guides have no qualms about standing right in front of you and delivering their speech in whatever language when you are looking at one of the displays.
It could do with an audio guide. The information screens were ok.
Also try to avoid going at times where there are lots of groups on guided tours - the tour guides have no qualms about standing right in front of you and delivering their speech in whatever language when you are looking at one of the displays.
Written November 13, 2022
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Olga B
Kyiv, Ukraine112 contributions
Jul 2022
That was an exellent interactive museum experience. The staff was friendly enough to show you the right direction, as there was quite an amount to see, to touch, to try, from the ancient times till the modern. You can not only watch a lot and read a lot about the history, but also you can measure your hight and weight in the medieval units, that was fun.
Please note that the tickets office is located on the opposite side of the buildings block and is closed earlier that the museum itself. We failed to get in for the first day, and succeed from the second try.
Please note that the tickets office is located on the opposite side of the buildings block and is closed earlier that the museum itself. We failed to get in for the first day, and succeed from the second try.
Written July 11, 2022
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LakridsKaffe
United Kingdom137 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
I really, really enjoyed this museum. If it wasn’t because the low lighting makes it hard to read the signs sometimes, I would’ve given it 5 stars. It’s super informative, both for adults and kids, with exhibits and displays throughout, photographs of the archeological process, and a lot of videos to explore at the end.
I gave myself too little time to see the whole place which turned out to be much larger than expected. I think 2-3 hours would be the right amount of time to see most of the museum.
I gave myself too little time to see the whole place which turned out to be much larger than expected. I think 2-3 hours would be the right amount of time to see most of the museum.
Written February 25, 2023
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LuckyeddieBristol
Wickwar, UK227 contributions
Jan 2020
With ticketing available on one side of the Cloth Hall and the entrance on the other, getting inside was a bit of a challenge. But it was worth it. The extensive archeological excavations are displayed in the context of life in medieval Krakow. A mixture of physical exhibits you can walk over or up to and touch, videos, interactive models, reading material on notices and screens meant we could pick and choose our way around. An hour or so well spent and we came out chatting about how good an experience it was.
Written January 23, 2020
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Katja BB
6 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Krakow is really nice. An old cultural town filled with an urban young vibe and many small very, very cheap restaurants compared to Denmark. Even in the main square the beer was a lot cheaper than in Denmark. We stayed for three nights and got around to see the most important including Nova Huta (but except Auschwitz). We stayed just outside Stare Miasto and could walk to everything in the city.
Written June 6, 2023
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genibre69
London, UK3,357 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
I popped into here earlier today and overall spent about 1.5 hours. But most of that time was spent in the last part of the exhibition on interesting videos on Krakow’s history, as these had English subtitles. As for the rest of the exhibition, while it’s quite large and there are English touchscreens throughout, there are some videos that could have used English translations. They said there are minimal English translations on other placards. The antivampiric activity for example in the 10th-11th century graveyard under Rynek was fascinating to read about.
Written October 1, 2020
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Haraldy2k
Wollongong, Australia457 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a worthwhile experience. Get your tickets early as each ticket has an admission time on it. This is a great idea as the visitors are managed so as to be comfortably spaced for the enjoyment of all. You can roam around inside as long as you wish. Fascinating history with many interesting artifacts to enjoy.
Written October 21, 2022
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Nick_PerthAU
Perth, Australia37 contributions
Jun 2022
Fascinating insight into the development/history of Krakow and its markets. Shows a lot of archaeological discoveries of old buildings, roads and graves. Very interactive too. So glad I did it, was really interesting. Even if the first parts don't excite you, there is a whole underground corridor of short clips that explain Krakow's broader history, right through until the 1980s. So it covers a lot of bases and is a rare glimpse into how life was like hundreds of years ago - you literally get to see it.
Written June 10, 2022
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Hello is it possible to change the language of the guide if I purchased tickets to individual guide online? I thought I chose English but I received the tickets and the confirmation emails in Polish so I am a bit confused.
Victor G
Haifa, Israel
здравствуйте! я прилетаю в краков 11/12/19 прочла в интер. что туристы в возрасте от 70 лет не должны покупать билет в транспорте. мне 72 года у меня есть документ от страны проживания на анг. яз. где написано синьерес и возраст не будут ли у меня проблем с контролерами или лучше покупать билет и не волноваться потом . спасибо за ответ.
Наталия С
Kharkiv, Ukraine27 contributions
Очень жаль, но при своей поездке мне не пришлось пользоваться общественным транспортом. Поэтому достоверно информацией я не обладаю.
Spyros Papd
Krakow, Poland1 contribution
Καλησπέρα σας,
Στα τέλη Νοεμβρίου πρόκειται να επισκεφτώ την Κρακοβία για 4 μέρες. Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω αν αξίζει (από άποψη χρόνου) να επισκεφτώ την Βαρσοβία ή/και το Άουσβιτς ή είναι προτιμότερο να ξοδέψω τις μέρες στην Κρακοβία. Ευχαριστώ για κάθε τυχόν απάντηση και καλό υπόλοιπο του καλοκαιριού
MΜMMM
Athens, Greece17 contributions
Καλησπερα σασ
Krystyna S
3 contributions
Czy bilety należy rezerwować dzień wcześniej,czy można kupić tego samego dnia?
Mateusz Kużdżał
Krakow, Poland68 contributions
Jeżeli są jeszcze wolne miejsca można kupić tego samego dnia. Mnie się udało bez rezerwacji.
fishfools
Boise, ID18 contributions
Two questions...we will be visiting in early October and wondering if we should purchase tickets in advance. Thoughts? And, how long should we plan on spending on this attraction? An hour or so? Thank you for your help!
Rakefet H
Loutraki, Greece562 contributions
No need for advanced tickets
We just walked in
Plan for two hours
Joanne R
Weymouth, England227 contributions
Hi I have reserved tickets for tomorrow but it doesn't say where to collect them from. Also need to pay. Can anyone advise please. Thanks
Ensash
Stoke-on-Trent, UK31 contributions
There’s a ticket office on the other side of the cloth hall, opposite side to the main entrance.
Heather G
Belmont Shore, CA45 contributions
How do we find this place!?! We're in main square at cloth hall but can't find
Rebecca S
9 contributions
Hey. It's not in the cloth hall but in one of the doors on the outside of the building. You will need to book your slot online first and pick your tickets up on one side, then enter on the other (the entry is on the Cathedral side). From memory, there was a lift to go down into the underground area.
Юлиана Ротару
Dnipro, Ukraine4 contributions
Цена входа в исторический музей?
Zhenya S
26 contributions
По вторникам бесплатно, в остальные дни 19 злотых. Обязательна предварительная запись на время посещения, можно сделать это на сайте музея.
Связано это с тем, что одновременно в музее может находиться только определенное количество людей, соответственно, впустят в него только на ваше время, пробитое в билете.
Можно ли сделать все на месте и на какое время будут предлагать билеты - не знаю, мы все делали заранее через интернет и просто сразу зашли в музей.
П.С. бесплатные билеты на вторник разлетаются с бешеной скоростью примерно за пару дней до даты посещения.
syhrhzainuldin
London, UK3 contributions
Hi, backpacks are prohibited from entering the museum. is there any safe place where we can leave our backpacks before entering the museum?
BBB-MLJ
London, UK337 contributions
There's a baggage drop point at reception.
Dvoira S
Rio de Janeiro, RJ15 contributions
Which is the best way to get from the airport to the central station in Kraków?
Carlos P
Fatima, Portugal49 contributions
In my opinion the best way is with the train. You can buy the tickets inside but only with cash. Regards and have a nice trip to that wonderful town
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- Mon - Mon 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tue - Tue 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wed - Sun 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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