Museum Gallery of the 19th Century Polish Art
Museum Gallery of the 19th Century Polish Art
Museum Gallery of the 19th Century Polish Art
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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letsdrinkwine
Cambridge, UK133 contributions
Aug 2020
The violet room (late 19th to early20th century) is a true highlight that in one room shows one of the most iconic examples of the Polish painting, many of which are just breathtaking. The other rooms are a bit less interesting but it might be a matter of personal taste - it seemed to me though that the truly interesting paintings from the violet room would benefit a lot from being exhibited less crammed and with more space around them to allow them to breathe, even if less paintings is shown in the exhibition space overall. In my opinion the works from this one room could have been easily just hung better to fill the whole gallery and it'd be great! See how it's done in the Tates, Guggenheims, etc...
The second major problem is that none of the paintings have any descriptions and there is very little information provided - this is a real disappointment, as there's no good reason for it.
Overall, great paintings but badly curated - someone should really rethink how it's done.
The second major problem is that none of the paintings have any descriptions and there is very little information provided - this is a real disappointment, as there's no good reason for it.
Overall, great paintings but badly curated - someone should really rethink how it's done.
Written 5 November 2020
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Gee T
Edmonton, Canada23 contributions
Sep 2020
They had some great and memorable paintings here. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and took lots of pictures of the paintings. The day I visited, a Tuesday, was free and surprisingly with very few guests. It didn't seem like many people knew about it yet it's in the heart of the old town.
Written 23 October 2020
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Ste M
Burnham, UK2,811 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
This small museum of Polish Art is located on the second floor above the Cloth Hall in Krakow Old Town Market Square. There are three rooms to view the impressive artworks before heading to the cafe on the floor below with an open air balcony overlooking the Basilica. 20 PLN entry (15 PLN for children) or 50 PLN for a family ticket. Worth a visit !
Written 2 November 2019
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Pillard
Paignton, UK161 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Really nice place with some amazing art was really nice and much to see.
Good price and would recommend to a tourist
Good price and would recommend to a tourist
Written 31 October 2019
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Lucy
Paignton, UK110 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Beautiful art. Not too big but really nice to see. Some painting are stunning and huge. Worth going.
Written 31 October 2019
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Chooster68
New York11 contributions
Sep 2019
This is a nice museum on the second floor of the Cloth Hall. Only four rooms but full of some great works and a good way to spend an hour or so. Very spacious and not very crowded when I was there. Rick Steves’ guidebook has an excellent section describing the major works in this museum, otherwise you can rent an audioguide.
When you leave the museum take the stairs on the right which will give you access to the balcony and a bird’s eye view of the square and St. Mary’s Church. A great place to take photos or just relax.
When you leave the museum take the stairs on the right which will give you access to the balcony and a bird’s eye view of the square and St. Mary’s Church. A great place to take photos or just relax.
Written 1 October 2019
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Lyn D
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia277 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
My visit to this museum was by coincidence. Was on my way out of the Cloth Hall Market when I spotted the entrance. Free entry on Sundays. Close by 4pm. If you wanted to rent an audio guide, it’s costs 5-7 zloty (sorry, can’t remember).
Exhibitions are on the 2nd floor and divided into 4 rooms. Each room displays paintings and sculptures from different periods.
Was surprised by some larger than life artworks. Amazing. Did not know any of the painters before entering this exhibition, will definitely look them up after.
Exhibitions are on the 2nd floor and divided into 4 rooms. Each room displays paintings and sculptures from different periods.
Was surprised by some larger than life artworks. Amazing. Did not know any of the painters before entering this exhibition, will definitely look them up after.
Written 1 September 2019
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Belladella
Copenhagen, Denmark1,547 contributions
Aug 2019
Lots to see and we were surprised over the quality of the paintings. Lots of great polish painters nobody outside Poland has heard about.
Written 13 August 2019
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545medva
Budapest, Hungary3,972 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Even if you know something about the Polish art from the 19th century, it is a graet visit to the Gallery. Very good works to watch and learn.
Written 16 June 2019
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CJTravelerTexas
Texas8,975 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
We are extremely happy that we made the decision to visit the Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art at Sukiennice (Galeria Sztuki Polskiej XIX wieku w Sukiennicach), a division of the National Museum, Kraków. The Gallery, which opened at 9:00 AM on the day of our visit, is housed on the upper floor of the Renaissance Sukiennice Cloth Hall in the center of the Main Market Square in the Old Town of Kraków. Founded in October 1879, the Gallery holds the largest permanent exhibit of the 19th century Polish painting and sculpture, in four large rooms. The majority of the collection at Sukiennice are the result of gifts from collectors, artists, and their families. This is an exceptionally well done museum in terms of layout, presentation, and management. Photographs are permitted.
Written 23 May 2019
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Sophie R
Florida131 contributions
Is this museum open on New Year's (January 1st)?
lusha7
Bordeaux, France23 contributions
I agree with Andy B, you'll find that most places will be closed on 01 January, 31 Dec there will be lots of parties and I'm guessing that the next day everyone is too tired and/or hung over to do any sightseeing.
However if you go to the museum website - this message will not allow me to send you the link, but you can find it by looking for the museum here on Trip Advisor, the website is in English, you'll be able to contact them and ask the specific question - or you can call. I check the website and could not find any reference to 01 January or any other closure dates, apart from the fact that it's closed on Mondays. Worth sending them an email though.
BlancoCarmen
Madrid, Spain71 contributions
Hola Cecilia, creo que hicimos un city tour juntos, el de Cracovia macabra, saludos desde España
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