Discover the Rich Heritage at Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum
Explore over 1,000 years of Polish history at the Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum, a national treasure in the heart of Kraków.
Step into the world of Polish history at the Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum, a national treasure in Kraków that showcases over 1,000 years of rich cultural artifacts. A must-visit for every tourist!
A brief summary to Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum
- Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 12, Kraków, Stare Miasto, 31-109, PL
- +48124335840
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Plan your visit on a Tuesday for extended hours until 6 PM.
- Allocate at least two hours to fully appreciate the exhibits.
- Check for temporary exhibitions that might be on display during your visit.
- Consider visiting during weekdays to avoid larger crowds.
- Take advantage of the nearby cafes for a delightful meal after your museum visit.
Getting There
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Public Transport - Tram
If you are starting from the main square (Rynek Główny), walk to the nearest tram stop called 'Teatr Słowackiego'. Take tram line 3 or 8 in the direction of 'Nowa Huta'. After 4 stops, get off at 'Plac Inwalidów'. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk. Head southwest on ul. Królewska, then turn left onto ul. Piłsudskiego. Continue straight until you reach the museum at Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 12.
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Walking
From the Wawel Castle, head towards the Vistula Boulevards and walk along the river. Continue north until you reach the bridge (Most Grunwaldzki). Cross the bridge, and once you are on the other side, follow ul. Piłsudskiego directly to the museum. The museum will be on your left at Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 12.
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Public Transport - Bus
If you are near the Main Train Station (Kraków Główny), walk to the bus stop 'Dworzec Główny'. Take bus number 130 or 194 towards 'Bronowice'. Get off at 'Teatr Słowackiego', then switch to tram line 3 or 8 as described earlier, or you can walk straight to the museum, which is about a 15-minute walk.
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Taxi or Rideshare
If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber. Simply input 'Emeryk Hutten-Czapski Museum, Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 12, Kraków' as your destination. This will take you directly to the museum's entrance.
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