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Muzeum Krakowa - Rynek Podziemny
4.5
#23 of 519 things to do in Krakow
Speciality MuseumsNatural History MuseumsHistory Museums
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
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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.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • LakridsKaffe
    United Kingdom137 contributions
    Highly recommend
    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.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Mari
    England, United Kingdom3 contributions
    Ok
    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.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 26, 2023
  • Katja BB
    6 contributions
    Old town with young urban vibe
    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.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 6, 2023
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JMJ65
Hartington, UK77 contributions
Save your money for something worthwhile.
Oct 2023 • Family
Quite literally the worst experience I’ve ever paid for.
Save your time and money and do something useful instead.
I’m convinced that they keep it so dark inside to prevent you from realising just how dreadful the experience would be if they had the lights on.
Even if you find an object of interest, it’s so dark you can’t read the associated information boards. Had to use the torch on my phone for the few items of interest.
Basically your looking at old foundations, most of which aren’t even original and a few relics thrown in to try to make something of the place.
Wouldn’t give it the time of day. Felt completely ripped off.
Written 25 October 2023
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Paul C
Milan, Italy25 contributions
Disappointing
Oct 2023 • Solo
Very disappointing. A somewhat haphazard arrangement of artefacts and art over three levels although there’s no chronological descriptions to orient the visitor or indication of the historical significance of the exhibits. Whilst the museum has other centres describing life in Krakow during the wars it completely ignores the role of the town and townsfolk during the Jewish roundups and deportations. Much more needed on this period.

Over policing with security staff in every room who follow you around making the visitor feel very uncomfortable.

With a little effort the museum could be much more user friendly and informative for visitors.
Written 11 October 2023
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ObiChanKenobi
Nottingham, UK39 contributions
Enlightening Historical Experience
Jun 2023 • Couples
After exploring the Old Town Square, we stumbled across Muzeum Krakowa (given that it’s based under the main building and ticket office on the other side of the building), we paid approx. £10 each for entry into the museum. In the ticket office, there is a coin souvenir machine for a small takeaway before entering the museum.

Entering the museum is easy enough however keeping track of each exhibition is not so thus we had a good explore of the museum itself and each exhibition which includes relics of the past (combs, jewellery etc.), a floor map of medical trade routes, videos and interactive digital booklets which shed light on the history of the city.

There are also mock graves, wells with skeletons and utensils, and 3D models of what the medieval city looked like, along with large sections of road which shows how each era built for carriages to travel.

There was a tour guide which I stuck close to at points as they further expanding on the lore of the city in enthusiastic and engaging dialogue.

The entire museum takes around 2+ hours to fully complete which ends with a series of mini-cinema rooms showing how the museum was built and constructed in the early 2000s, and finished with a small gift shop.
Written 30 August 2023
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Mateusz R
5 contributions
Must do in Krakow
Aug 2023 • Family
GREAT EXPERIENCE. WELL WORTH TO VISIT. We went there with teens and everyone were happy with our visit. Lots of Krakow history there and some interesting facts.
Written 6 August 2023
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Thor V
Cavtat, Croatia4 contributions
Very poor information
Jul 2023 • Family
No wheelchair access, no information on webside about this, and no alternatives for people with disabilities.
Written 16 July 2023
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Katja BB
6 contributions
Old town with young urban vibe
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 6 June 2023
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Jai
2 contributions
Failed exhibit and rude staff
May 2023 • Solo
Exhibit fails- paintings hung among daily living objects used by inhabitants of Krockow , covering different historical periods-- distracting, and does not allow the viewer to appreciated the painted works of art.
In addition, the staff at the cashier entrance rude and not very helpful. Although there is a guest internet , they initially reported no one knew the password , then stated it was not working.
Written 19 May 2023
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Mari
England, UK3 contributions
Ok
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 26 March 2023
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LakridsKaffe
United Kingdom137 contributions
Highly recommend
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.
Written 25 February 2023
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Rajni
Warsaw, Poland3 contributions
recommended
Jan 2023 • Couples
Perfect museum in Main centre. we spent around 2 hours behind this museum and it’s worth. but some times you feel that all look same. staff is good. nice place
Written 28 January 2023
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