Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius
Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius
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10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders and well-known international figures like Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II. The Collegium Maius is the oldest surviving building of the university.
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Gingermad4NYC
Wolverhampton, UK198 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Lovely courtyard that is free to enter. There is a cafe downstairs although this is expensive. You can visit the museum by yourself (costs £3-£4) or with a guide that costs just a little more. We did it by ourselves as we missed the last guided tour - they appear to end before 2.30pm. There are only a few rooms but interesting and beautiful. If you visit the courtyard on the hour you will get to see the figures and music above the the clock. You can also walk along the balcony without having a ticket.
Written September 19, 2024
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596ginetted
Paris, France183 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Collegium Maius is the oldest university building in Poland which hosted one of the most famous students, Nicolaus Copernicus.
The “Grand Collège” is a fine example of 15th century Gothic architecture which has a very pretty interior courtyard surrounded by brick and stone arcades.
The Collegium Maius building houses the Jagiellonian University Museum, where you can see an extensive collection of historical instruments related to astronomy, meteorology, cartography, physics and chemistry.
You can also visit very interesting historical interiors which were once used by teachers and students, such as the libraria (library), the stuba communis (former refectory), the treasury, the teachers' rooms, or the magnificent large auditorium (aula).
In Copernicus' room are an extraordinary set of astronomical and astrological instruments from the second half of the 15th century and an Arabic astrolabe from 1054.
The most valuable piece is of course the Jagiellonian globe from the early 16th century which is the first known globe on which the recently discovered America is represented.
The “Grand Collège” is a fine example of 15th century Gothic architecture which has a very pretty interior courtyard surrounded by brick and stone arcades.
The Collegium Maius building houses the Jagiellonian University Museum, where you can see an extensive collection of historical instruments related to astronomy, meteorology, cartography, physics and chemistry.
You can also visit very interesting historical interiors which were once used by teachers and students, such as the libraria (library), the stuba communis (former refectory), the treasury, the teachers' rooms, or the magnificent large auditorium (aula).
In Copernicus' room are an extraordinary set of astronomical and astrological instruments from the second half of the 15th century and an Arabic astrolabe from 1054.
The most valuable piece is of course the Jagiellonian globe from the early 16th century which is the first known globe on which the recently discovered America is represented.
Written June 18, 2024
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,425 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
One of the oldest universities in the world is the Jagiellonian University aka as the University Of Krakow.
The university is located in the centre of the city and comprises 15 faculties with over 4.000 academics teaching upto 40.000 students ,noted illumni include Nicolaus Copernicus,Jan Kochanoski,King John III,Sobieski,Stanislaw Len and many other well known former students .
The grounds the faculties are set in are wonderful and the buildings are amazing ,it's most definitely well worth checking out if you're in the area,a good starting point is Ulica Jagiellonska.
The university is located in the centre of the city and comprises 15 faculties with over 4.000 academics teaching upto 40.000 students ,noted illumni include Nicolaus Copernicus,Jan Kochanoski,King John III,Sobieski,Stanislaw Len and many other well known former students .
The grounds the faculties are set in are wonderful and the buildings are amazing ,it's most definitely well worth checking out if you're in the area,a good starting point is Ulica Jagiellonska.
Written August 12, 2022
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MAP12
New Orleans, LA632 contributions
May 2022
The courtyard can be entered free of charge. At 9am, 11am, 1pm or 3pm, a 14th-century replica clock chimes with medieval characters marching through. The museum itself is missed by many. The entrance is above the courtyard and it does have a fee. You can do it as a self-guided tour if you have less than 5 people or a daily tour can be booked in advance. Definitely worth seeing.
Written June 10, 2022
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Mattheo G
5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The Jagiellonian University Museum in Krakow is amazing! The exhibits are well-organized and filled with fascinating historical artifacts and scientific instruments. It's a great place to learn about the university's rich history. Definitely worth a visit!
Written July 11, 2024
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CLAUDIOMAS
Ceccano, Italy5,070 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
The oldest seat of the University of Krakow, built in 1400, thanks to the bequest of Queen Jadwiga. Expanded several times over the centuries, it has a magnificent internal courtyard surrounded by 15th century porticoes, which represents one of the most magical corners of Krakow. Beautiful wooden interior where you can visit the Jagiellonian University Museum with the fantastic library, astronomical instruments, globes and the oldest rector's scepter.
Written December 20, 2023
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jadeb
London135 contributions
May 2024 • Business
It is well worth doing a tour of this old Univesity. You visit the rooms of students and academics in the era of Copernicus, see the old insturments, and get to feel the atmosphere of an ancient University whilst also appreciating that some of the rooms are still used for ceremonial events today. Our tour guide in English was outstanding hugely well informed and keen to answer questions.
Written May 20, 2024
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China21,615 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This is the place Copernicus studied and formulated his world-changing theories. The main building of Jagiellonian University in downtown Krakow is a historical gem with a pleasant courtyard. There is an exhibition on the study of Copernicus and beyond.
Written August 23, 2024
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susangHK2015
Hong Kong, China38 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This is a fabulous museum. It's a timed entry, and then you can go through at your own pace. It's not huge, but it's fascinating. Don't miss the tiny globe from 1510 with the first representation of the Americas. The actual globe is in the Copernicus room, in the glass cabinet, and there is also a model that is much bigger and easier to see.
Written July 3, 2023
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starlightShanghai
Victoria, Canada4,609 contributions
Apr 2016 • Solo
Architecture, artefacts, and ambience! The Collegium Maius has them all.
The beautiful Collegium Maius, with a history dating back to the year 1400, is one of my favourite places on the planet!
The small, inner courtyard, alone, is a treat for the eyes: vaulted arcades, a central 16th-century well, and red brick walls. And, in one corner, there's a tiny garden with a young tree just sprouting its first leaves of Spring.
There's a special clock over the museum entrance. At 9 a.m. daily, the clock doors open and display a row of moving figures. These figures represent people connected with the history of the university, and they move to tune of various melodies.
There's a 'wraparound' porch accessible by either of two staircases leading up to it - and to the museum - from the courtyard.
The museum entrance is under the huge clock. Visits to the museum are by guided tour only, and I must have really lucked out with the great guide I had. (Never caught her name, but a real charmer with tons of information about every aspect of the complex.)
Within the museum - a library, a common room, a treasury, and an assembly room. Some of the displays are in different textures and with Braille notes, for those who are visually impaired.
The treasury holds artefacts that include the instruments that Copernicus used when he was a student here. Great art and lush furnishings are also on display.
Special academic events still take place in the assembly room. There's a huge portrait in the assembly room of Pope John Paul II, one of the university's most illustrious graduates.
What many visitors may not realise is that although the museum is closed on Sundays, the courtyard is not!
In fact, one of my many return visits to this beautiful complex was on a Sunday shortly after 8:30 a.m. I had the entire courtyard to myself in which to just sit back and soak up the surroundings. At 9:00 a.m., I even had the 'clock show' all to myself!
The museum requires a guided tour (included in the price of admission), whereas the courtyard does not. Check the Collegium Maius website for additional information.
This is a great place for anyone who has a real appreciation of art, architecture, or history!
The beautiful Collegium Maius, with a history dating back to the year 1400, is one of my favourite places on the planet!
The small, inner courtyard, alone, is a treat for the eyes: vaulted arcades, a central 16th-century well, and red brick walls. And, in one corner, there's a tiny garden with a young tree just sprouting its first leaves of Spring.
There's a special clock over the museum entrance. At 9 a.m. daily, the clock doors open and display a row of moving figures. These figures represent people connected with the history of the university, and they move to tune of various melodies.
There's a 'wraparound' porch accessible by either of two staircases leading up to it - and to the museum - from the courtyard.
The museum entrance is under the huge clock. Visits to the museum are by guided tour only, and I must have really lucked out with the great guide I had. (Never caught her name, but a real charmer with tons of information about every aspect of the complex.)
Within the museum - a library, a common room, a treasury, and an assembly room. Some of the displays are in different textures and with Braille notes, for those who are visually impaired.
The treasury holds artefacts that include the instruments that Copernicus used when he was a student here. Great art and lush furnishings are also on display.
Special academic events still take place in the assembly room. There's a huge portrait in the assembly room of Pope John Paul II, one of the university's most illustrious graduates.
What many visitors may not realise is that although the museum is closed on Sundays, the courtyard is not!
In fact, one of my many return visits to this beautiful complex was on a Sunday shortly after 8:30 a.m. I had the entire courtyard to myself in which to just sit back and soak up the surroundings. At 9:00 a.m., I even had the 'clock show' all to myself!
The museum requires a guided tour (included in the price of admission), whereas the courtyard does not. Check the Collegium Maius website for additional information.
This is a great place for anyone who has a real appreciation of art, architecture, or history!
Written April 24, 2016
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Somos un grupo de 8 personas vamos a visitar cracovia del 8 al 12 julio. Me gustaría saber si se puede visitar o comprar entrada antes? Gracias
Written May 7, 2019
maius.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/start
Controlla gli orari sul sito .
All'ingresso del museo trovi le guide che ti accompagnano .
Written May 7, 2019
Quando l'università è chiusa tipo domenica il cortile con l 'orologio carillon è visitabile lo stesso?
Written January 27, 2019
Non ne sono sicura al 100% ma credo di si! Goditi lo spettacolo 👍🏻 È tutto molto suggestivo là dentro! 😍
Written January 27, 2019
Salve, vorrei poter fare una visita delle sale interne, biblioteca inclusa, con guida preferibilmente in italiano poichè ho letto che alcuni lo hanno fatto, tuttavia dal sito mi pare di capire che ne fanno solo una in inglese ogni giorno (fino a venerdì) alle 13,00, è corretto? Non ho inoltre capito la differenza tra l'esibizione standard della durata di 30 minuti e quella intera della durata di 1 ora. Qualcuno può chiarirmi le idee? Grazie
Written July 16, 2018
Mi dispiace, ma non sono entrato nella struttura.
Written August 21, 2018
Buongiorno volevo sapere se il cortile interno e sempre aperto durante il giorno? Perché leggo che per visitarla chiude tutti i giorni intorno alle 14.30... ma mi accontenterei di visitare almeno il cortile.. grazie in anticipo per le risposte!
Written May 29, 2018
Kan je er ook binnenwandelen na 14:15? Aangezien er staat dat het dan gesloten is. Of tellen deze openingsuren enkel voor een bezoek binnen het gebouw?
Written September 14, 2017
Kan je er ook binnenwandelen na 14:15? Aangezien er staat dat het dan gesloten is. Of tellen deze openingsuren enkel voor een bezoek binnen het gebouw?
Written September 14, 2017
How do you book a tour here? Where do you meet up and at what times?
Written July 12, 2016
Hi!
You have to find a reservation website. (google > string:"collegium maius", and then english version, "contact us" and then "reservations". Here You can make a reservation for your guided trip. Available languages are: Polish, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian...
The museum is open from 9 AM to 8 PM in summer seson. In winter it's open to 5.30 PM.
Written July 26, 2016
Hi fellow travellers,
Is entry to the college free on Tuesday 3-6pm and do you get a tour or just acess to the rooms?
Thanks
Written May 2, 2016
I would also recommend doing the guided tour in English, it was very informative and the cost was minimal - just over £2 (and half price for me as a senior).
Written May 3, 2016
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