MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow

MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow

MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
4.5
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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  • Rik M
    1 contribution
    Just Say ‘No’ To Critics
    This museum is totally worth a visit. Don’t listen to the critics. The current Jakub Julian Ziotkowski exhibit is worth the price of admission alone. It’s fantastic! Also, the Andy Warhol Silver Screening Studio is a trip - literally. Spend a few hours opening your mind and wandering through two floors of creative magic, you won’t be disappointed.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written April 7, 2023
  • netia1128
    Denver, Colorado482 contributions
    Amazing Modern Art Museum!
    I came here while the special exhibit focused on World War II and the Holocaust and found the collection to be among the most moving, thought provoking sets of art I have ever seen. I would say the experience was on par with my visit to the actual Auschwitz-Birkenau camp in terms of how it struck me. Both the special exhibit and the permanent collection have great variety, with paintings, photography, audio-visual pieces, sculptures, and even several interactive displays. I think this art museum is a must-visit when in Krakow, and it blows other similar attractions (such as the nearby Schindler Factory Museum, or even the Galicia Jewish Museum) out of the water when it comes to ruminating on the events and impact of WW II.
    Visited September 2020
    Written October 7, 2020
  • Rousell97
    Rustington, United Kingdom55 contributions
    Better than expected
    Contemporary Art is not something I usually enjoy and understand however the Mocak was a great visit and better than I expected. There was an exhibition about Krakow during WW2 and the Holocaust where there were explanations of the art if you were unsure. Downstairs seemed the weird and wonderful, which was enjoyable to browse.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 3, 2020
  • macsterling
    Saint Louis, Missouri1,122 contributions
    Worth a visit to see the contemporary art scene in Kraków
    Very cool presentation of contemporary art in Kraków. I think there are probably much better presentations of contemporary art but it is nice to check out this scene. I am sure it will evolve into a more complex and integrated display of media and subject matter.
    Visited October 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 13, 2021
  • felixandmaddie
    178 contributions
    Brilliant artworks and fab building
    We visited the art gallery straight after visiting the Schindler Factory museum as they are very close and you can buy a combined ticket. The building is fantastic and we loved the artworks. Lots of thought-provoking things to consider. The cafe does great coffee too!
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 10, 2023
  • Lívia M
    6 contributions
    Contemporary art lovers will love this place
    If you're a fan of contemporary art, I definitely recommend! Really aesthetic building with cool exposition that covers modern-day issues in society but also pleases the eye. People are great, gift shop is great and there's also nice coffe place in the building (you get discount for coffee if you purchase the ticket). Must see for modern art lovers !
    Visited September 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 25, 2022
  • DollyBirdScotland
    434 contributions
    Provocative!
    We came here on a Monday and it was closed but the friendly staff said come back tomorrow and it is free!!!!!! but we would have been more than happy to pay the fee as it is worth it. Thought provoking art, many talking points and some of the most surreal pieces we have ever seen. Loved it.
    Visited August 2013
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 20, 2013
  • Rich J
    Cardiff, United Kingdom39 contributions
    Great modern architecture
    Stumbled upon this museum which is located directly behind the more well known Oskar Schindler Factory museum. The white, minimalist interior is an oasis of calm. Some interesting exhibits but I enjoyed the impressive architecture of the building itself the most. The stylish cafe bar is a good place to relax after a few hours of walking in the city.
    Visited January 2017
    Traveled with friends
    Written January 20, 2017
  • Motwoosotdot
    Ballymena, United Kingdom174 contributions
    Thoroughly enjoyable!
    Art should evoke an emotional feeling in the viewer & this gallery made us smile & laugh, it confused us, mesmerised us, horrified us & proved to be one of the highlights of our trip to Kraków. We liked the melted toys, the crow, the toilet & the glass floor. It's right beside the Schindler Factory Museum & we bought our tickets at the Factory for 3 zlotys each. We went to the cafe first, which had lovely coffee & divine chocolate & cherry cake. We spent around 2 hours here overall & it was a fantastic gallery - relatively empty, spacious & entertaining!
    Visited February 2016
    Traveled with family
    Written February 21, 2016
  • BMK45
    Chicago, Illinois17 contributions
    Great space
    I thought this was a very interesting museum with a lot of unusual and thought provoking installations. It was also spacious and well organized.
    Visited August 2013
    Traveled solo
    Written September 15, 2013
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macsterling
Saint Louis, MO1,122 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Very cool presentation of contemporary art in Kraków. I think there are probably much better presentations of contemporary art but it is nice to check out this scene. I am sure it will evolve into a more complex and integrated display of media and subject matter.
Written October 13, 2021
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felixandmaddie
UK178 contributions
Feb 2023
We visited the art gallery straight after visiting the Schindler Factory museum as they are very close and you can buy a combined ticket. The building is fantastic and we loved the artworks. Lots of thought-provoking things to consider. The cafe does great coffee too!
Written February 10, 2023
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Lívia M
6 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
If you're a fan of contemporary art, I definitely recommend! Really aesthetic building with cool exposition that covers modern-day issues in society but also pleases the eye. People are great, gift shop is great and there's also nice coffe place in the building (you get discount for coffee if you purchase the ticket). Must see for modern art lovers !
Written September 25, 2022
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DollyBirdScotland
Scotland434 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
We came here on a Monday and it was closed but the friendly staff said come back tomorrow and it is free!!!!!! but we would have been more than happy to pay the fee as it is worth it. Thought provoking art, many talking points and some of the most surreal pieces we have ever seen. Loved it.
Written August 20, 2013
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Rich J
Cardiff, UK39 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Stumbled upon this museum which is located directly behind the more well known Oskar Schindler Factory museum. The white, minimalist interior is an oasis of calm. Some interesting exhibits but I enjoyed the impressive architecture of the building itself the most. The stylish cafe bar is a good place to relax after a few hours of walking in the city.
Written January 20, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Motwoosotdot
Ballymena, UK174 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
Art should evoke an emotional feeling in the viewer & this gallery made us smile & laugh, it confused us, mesmerised us, horrified us & proved to be one of the highlights of our trip to Kraków. We liked the melted toys, the crow, the toilet & the glass floor. It's right beside the Schindler Factory Museum & we bought our tickets at the Factory for 3 zlotys each. We went to the cafe first, which had lovely coffee & divine chocolate & cherry cake. We spent around 2 hours here overall & it was a fantastic gallery - relatively empty, spacious & entertaining!
Written February 21, 2016
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BMK45
Chicago, IL17 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
I thought this was a very interesting museum with a lot of unusual and thought provoking installations. It was also spacious and well organized.
Written September 15, 2013
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Kaisha D
Derby, UK178 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Good taste and very interesting art here. There’s two floors, bottom floor is a little more interactive and I found it a little better, a little pricey to get in but if art is your thing you may think it’s more worth it.
Written February 5, 2020
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RCL
29 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Bought ticket as part of a deal with the Schindler factory and was very glad we did. This was such a lovely gem of a find - it was like the beating pulse of modern Poland and all it had overcome in contrast to the majority of the other tours we had done. Absolutely loved this art!
Written December 8, 2019
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Michael L
Singapore, Singapore74 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Was good visit to MOCAK a good 15 mins walk crossing the bridge
Modern pieces of art work
Highly recommend for few hours
Unique
Including some Andy Warhol
Ok
Written November 30, 2019
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