Polish Aviation Museum
Polish Aviation Museum
4.5
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission tickets
from $5.58
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- CastleDiver322 contributionsA very sad end to some legends.If you grew up in the 60's or 70's and before noses were glued to electronics, you more than likely made an airfix kit of one of these aircraft. I know I certainly did and spent many very happy hours doing so. It is a crying shame that they are exposed to the elements and slowly decaying. The mk XVI spit is outside with its canopy half open and is rotting. I nearly cried at the state of the Jag and Harrier.....never mind their old foes mig 21's and more. however it is cool to get up close and peer into cockpits most of which are unusually fully intact including gunsights. The museum will regret not looking after these exhibits in time when they will be worth fortunes.Visited January 2020Traveled with familyWritten January 21, 2020
- Adrian TSilchester, United Kingdom204 contributionsworth a visit if you are into aviation historyThis is off the beaten track which is a shame as this collection shows aviation advancement from the perspective of the other side of the Iron Curtain. There are so many Eastern Bloc aircraft here lined up in chronological order so that you can trace each planes lineage (so many MIG's). The signs are in Polish/English, what was interesting was the facts were so honest including the failures that occurred along the way. I agree that some of the exhibits are looking a little weather worn, they being outside but I found that aspect better instead of shiny planes looking like new. There are also helicopters here and some NATO planes including a Spitfire and Harrier Jump Jet as well as some anti aircraft hardware on show. Unfortunately the hangar where restoration is being carried out was closed to the public due to covid restrictions which was a shame. A nice collection and well worth a visit if you are interested in aviation history. You can spend from an hour and a half to 3 hours here easily.Visited September 2020Written October 4, 2020
- scotty57204 contributionsInteresting PlaceMy wife and I saw this place on the Discover Krakow website and decided to give it a try. Personally I am glad we did, in here is an amazing array of aircraft with everything from training jets to Helicopters. We spent a good three hours there and had a wonderful time wandering about. As most of the aircraft are outside it is a bit overgrown But my wife who has severe walking difficulties had no problems as there are benches scattered everywhere. Being overgrown just makes this place more authentic to me. There is also a quite large interior part where they have uniforms from the Polish pilots who fought with the R.A.F. Plus there are model aircraft on display and some simulators. Unfortunately due to the restrictions around Covid you cannot go inside the craft but this in no way diminished our enjoyment. If you have a few hours to spare go here even if you are not an aircraft enthusiast I'm am sure you will have a good time.Visited September 2020Written November 8, 2020
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Ianannehsmb
3 contributions
Mar 2020
Not on the general list of advertised tours out of Krakow and after visiting I can see why.
Really it could be a little goldmine if managed well, the staff were less than pleasant a surprise after the welcoming, friendly Poles in Krakow. This needs some investment and customer service training, getting on the tour map would generate investment, as I have to agree with other reviewers the exhibits are looking a little worse for wear.
Great to see so many Cold War Soviet jets that you don’t often see in the U.K.
I asked where the messerschmit BF 109 was only to get no understan English gestures, so I asked in German, the guy rode off.
Could be great, will probably be shut down sooner rather than later.
Really it could be a little goldmine if managed well, the staff were less than pleasant a surprise after the welcoming, friendly Poles in Krakow. This needs some investment and customer service training, getting on the tour map would generate investment, as I have to agree with other reviewers the exhibits are looking a little worse for wear.
Great to see so many Cold War Soviet jets that you don’t often see in the U.K.
I asked where the messerschmit BF 109 was only to get no understan English gestures, so I asked in German, the guy rode off.
Could be great, will probably be shut down sooner rather than later.
Written March 8, 2020
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michaelbQ9222AA
Randalstown, UK58 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Enjoyed the short tram ride from the city centre and strolling the grounds. Many of the planes are decommissioned Polish service planes and helicopters as well as crop sisters and some vehicles from WW2.
The indoor exhibit was closed on the day I visited due to a special event so there was a discount. Not every vehicle has a bilingual information plack but the ones that do supply very detailed description of the historical background and era.
The indoor exhibit was closed on the day I visited due to a special event so there was a discount. Not every vehicle has a bilingual information plack but the ones that do supply very detailed description of the historical background and era.
Written February 15, 2020
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William G L Corlett
Liverpool, UK190 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
As you enter you pass an indoor section with a fine display of the Spitfire and the 109 German fighter plane.
I love how these planes are both positioned.
Outside the park grounds are big with a mig collection and the famous Harrier Jet.
This is an ideal day out from all the other main attractions of Krakow.
Situated outside of the main city centre.
I love how these planes are both positioned.
Outside the park grounds are big with a mig collection and the famous Harrier Jet.
This is an ideal day out from all the other main attractions of Krakow.
Situated outside of the main city centre.
Written November 11, 2020
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mashie44
Belgium146 contributions
Nov 2022
Brilliant museum. Easy tram ride from the centre or old town. Superb exhibits both early (unique) planes and a plethora of engines. My husband is a plane nut but I was able to be interested for several hours given his informed commentary (and years of practice).
Written November 23, 2022
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Simon D
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Really excellent museum with a broad range of aircraft covering all eras of aviation. We particularly enjoyed seeing the Mig-29 and the AN-26 and the Mig alley was really something special. Only slight criticism would be the lack of more US Cold War aircraft on display. Definitely worth a visit even if you are not 100% a fully fledged AV geek 😃
Written August 6, 2023
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Ian D
London, UK124 contributions
Jul 2022
A fascinating review of cold war and post cold war airplanes. It cost us circa £2.50 each entry fee and you are then left to wander around some fascinating old airplanes. Certainly one for the plane buffs!
Written July 5, 2022
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patjaniak
Warsaw, Poland166 contributions
Mar 2022
It is one of the greates aviation museum in Poland, with really great exhibition collection. There are one main hangar with lots stuff (planes, helicopters), also smaller hangar for First World War exhibitions (really climatic), and big fields with bigger plane like "migs avenue"
It better to go in sunny day - becasue lots of planes are just standing on the field.
Only to some plane you can go inside (it was 3 or 4 as during my visit)
It better to go in sunny day - becasue lots of planes are just standing on the field.
Only to some plane you can go inside (it was 3 or 4 as during my visit)
Written July 6, 2022
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Richard M
Hampstead Norreys, UK793 contributions
Jul 2023
The museum contains a large number of very interesting planes. There is a hall with a lot of interesting world war 1 biplanes particulary German marks. There are a lot of exhibits from the second world war and some very historic examples in another hall. Outside there are a huge amount of Migs and Sukhois from over 50 years of development. A long line of strange and one off planes from crop dusters to old passenger aircraft. Poland also had a lot of aircraft from other nations which included a lot of aircraft examples i had never seen before. Excellent but actually slightly sad to see these incredible machines being neglected in the outdoors. Shame really as there are some unique examples.
Written July 30, 2023
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TheHitman69
Bredbury, UK88 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Fantastic museum, well worth a visit if you are in Krakow. Only about 15 minutes from the old town by tram and very reasonable entry fee. There are loads of aircraft, probably 2 to 3 time more than the average aircraft museum. It is mostly Polish built and/or operated aircraft of course but there are many from other nations as well. There are also some unique and very rare planes too.
Written December 22, 2022
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Aurel
Birmingham, UK12 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
People reading this will assume I’m an idiot and they are right and wrong. I dont know what I was thinking going here, it was hot and all they have is planes. Duhh…its an aviation museum 😂 but I was hoping for some additional stuff such as videos, some interaction etc. if planes are your thing you will love it here
Written June 16, 2022
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Vacationer717380
47 contributions
Do you have to purchase tickets in advance or can they be bought at the museum on the day?
Roberto C
Sardinia, Italy
Ciao. Che abbigliamento mi consigliate per Cracovia? Devo andare dal 21 Dicembre al 24 Dicembre. Ci vogliono scarpe da neve?
Grazie
Fabrizio B
Florence, Italy267 contributions
Non so io sono andato la prima settimana di settembre e non era caldo. Fabrizio B.
fliggits
Ireland1,320 contributions
When going by Tram is the Museum in zone 1and would the ticket by valid to Nowa Huta ?
Warren JIB
Hamilton, UK107 contributions
As mentioned above, it's less than 20 minutes to the museum, so a Z1 ticket will be fine, but Nowa Huta will be further, and will be in Zone 2.
mikele72
Naples, Italy14 contributions
salve volevo sapere se il freddo è davvero intenso nel periodo invernale e se ne vale la pena andarci a fine gennaio(sempre per il freddo)
bisogna vestirsi con salopette doposcì oppure con abbigliamento normale caldo
grazie
domme71
Rome, Italy67 contributions
Ciao ii sono stato a metà dicembre e devo dire che il freddo è pungente...abbiamo trovato anche la neve e con la neve siamo stati anche ad Auschwitz
Il nostro abbigliamento era composto da maglia termica calzamaglia e calzini pesanti...quelli da sci,le scarpe dei normali scarponcini imbottiti dentro...comunque é un freddo secco e se si cammina é sopportabile
Ne vale la pena?
Per me si e se trovi la neve sarà ancora più magica
Salve,dal 27 dicembre al 5 gennaio sarò a Cracovia,stavo leggendo che però i mercatini saranno fino al 26(purtroppo) perciò dal giorno dopo non ci sarà più nulla dell’atmosfera natalizia,mercatini ecc?
Fatavera
Province of Naples, Italy87 contributions
Io sono stata a Cracovia per il capodanno del 2017, noi abbiamo trovato tutti gli stand in piazza, la pista di pattinaggio sul ghiaccio, le luminarie... quindi vai tranquilla si sente l'aria di festa e poi è cmq bella lo stesso 😍
Piripiri
Valencia, Spain108 contributions
How many time is the minimum to visit it?
acegon2014
Aviles, Spain62 contributions
Creo que un mínimo de 4 horas
fliggits
Ireland1,320 contributions
Can you pay at enterance or must you prepay ?
Matty Stevenson
Bristol, UK100 contributions
You can just turn up and pay (Literally a few pounds in sterling ).
Enjoy!
We are looking at booking a mini break to Krakow at the hotel Alexandra. How long would it take to travel to the Austwich site?
Katelin H
Egremont, UK224 contributions
Hi, they do pick ups from hotels around the old town vicinity, it takes about 45 minutes. They play a dvd in the bus to give you an idea of what happened and what you’ll will see, so it goes in quite fast. If it’s hot make sure you take a drink and a hat, as the walk around Birkenau is unshaded.
Dundalk84
Dundalk, Ireland1,206 contributions
I understand you can get a taxi out to visit the centre, but is it hard to get a taxi back into the city, or how do you travel back to the city centre?
Piotr K
Krakow, Poland83 contributions
Finding a taxi in Krakow isn't a problem. A taxi from downtown to the Museum of Aviation should cost no more than 25 PLN.
With the Public transport (tram) you can get there from city center (line 4) or from the main railway station (line 5). Single tickets are available from vending machines at bus stops (cards, coins and banknotes) and in trams and buses (only coins and credit cards PayPass). Single ticket costs less than 1 euro. If you stay in Krakow for a few days worth to buy a ticket for 24h = 3.5 euro), 48h = 5.5 euro, 72h = 8 euros, 7 days = 10.5 euros. The prices are for adults. Children's tickets are half price. Tickets are checked often.
How long does it take to go round the museum ?
flyguy100
Lincoln, UK223 contributions
It took me most of the day to see everything. But, I wasn't rushing about.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Polish Aviation Museum
- Polish Aviation Museum is open:
- Tue - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Polish Aviation Museum admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $5.70, while a popular guided tour starts around $5.00 per person. See all 8 Polish Aviation Museum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Polish Aviation Museum can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 8 Polish Aviation Museum tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Polish Aviation Museum:
- Entrance ticket to Polish Museum of Aviation - Polskie Muzeum Lotnictwa (From $5.70)
- Krakow 39 Museums Official Pass (From $34.68)
- Krakow City Pass (From $33.75)
- Krakow Self-Guided Audio Tour (From $5.00)
- Communist Bike Tour of Nowa Huta (From $45.63)
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