Czartoryski Museum, Kraków

Name: Czartoryski Museum
Address: ul. Sw. Jana 19, Kraków, 31-017, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 422 55 66

#54 among attractions in Kraków

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Princes Czartoryski Museum – often abbreviated to Czartoryski Museum – is a historic museum in Kraków, Poland, and one of the country's oldest museums. The initial collection was formed in 1796 in Puławy by Princess Izabela Czartoryska. The Museum officially opened in 1878. ()

Local name: Muzeum Książąt Czartoryskich w Krakowie Established: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 50°3'54"N, 19°56'23"E

Address

ul. Sw. Jana 19Stare MiastoKraków 31-017 Poland

Contact

+48 12 422 55 66

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Czartoryski Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Barbican, St. Mary's Basilica, St. Florian's Gate.

~1260 ftS
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
Sukiennice Museum, Kraków
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's Main Market Square, the Sukiennice Museum, also known as the Gallery of the 19th-Century Polish Art, is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This illustrious museum is housed in the upper floor of the...
~520 ftNE
Late 15th-century fortified gateway
Barbican, Kraków
3 min walk • The Barbican of Kraków stands as a historical fortress and a relic of the city's medieval defensive walls. This circular bastion, constructed in the late 15th century, is one of the few remaining examples of such fortifications in Europe and is considered an...
~1170 ftS
Landmark basilica with 2 towers
St. Mary's Basilica, Kraków
6 min walk • St. Mary's Basilica, with its twin spires reaching skyward and intricate Gothic architecture, stands as a testament to Kraków's historical and cultural significance. Located in the heart of the city's Main Market Square, this church has become an emblem of Poland's...
~420 ftE
Gothic 14th-century city gate tower
St. Florian's Gate, Kraków
3 min walk • St. Florian's Gate, the iconic remnant of the medieval fortifications that once encircled Kraków, Poland, stands as a poignant memorial to the city's rich history. Erected in the 14th century, this Gothic tower is one of the few surviving parts of the defensive walls...
~810 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Grunwald Monument, Kraków
4 min walk • The Grunwald Monument in Kraków stands as a powerful tribute to the historical Battle of Grunwald, one of the most significant triumphs in Polish history. This commanding statue, designed by Antoni Wiwulski and Marian Konieczny, is a prominent feature in the city's...
~1080 ftS
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Italian House, Kraków
6 min walk • The Italian House, also known as Dom Włoski, is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Kraków, Poland, reflecting the city's rich historical tapestry. Located at Szpitalna 32, this building is a testament to the cultural and artistic exchanges between Poland...
~1140 ftS
Museum, History museum
Rynek Underground, Kraków
6 min walk • The underground square central museum of Kraków is situated below the market square of the city. The museum is approximately 4000 square meters in size. Work on the underground square first began at the start of 2009 and cost 38 million zloty. The museum first opened on 24 September 2010, at the time only displaying regular exhibitions.
~900 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Eclectic architecture
Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Kraków
5 min walk • Juliusz Słowacki Theatre is a 19th-century Eclectic theatre-opera house in the heart of Kraków, Poland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Erected in 1893, it was modeled after some of the best European Baroque and Eclectic theatres such as the Palais Garnier in Paris.
~630 ftN
Neighbourhood
Dzielnica I Stare Miasto, Kraków
4 min walk • Dzielnica I Stare Miasto is a district of the city of Kraków, Poland. The first administrative district covers a wider area than the Old Town of Kraków itself.
~800 ftW
Church, Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture
Church of St. Casimir the Prince, Kraków
4 min walk • The Church of St. Casimir the Prince in Kraków, Poland – with the adjacent Franciscan monastery and the catacombs – is located at ul. Reformacka 4 street in the Old Town district. Members of the Catholic Order of Franciscans known as "Little Brothers" arrived in Kraków in 1622 and settled at the outskirts of the town in Garbary.
~1050 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa, Kraków
6 min walk • The Historical Museum of the City of Kraków in Kraków, Lesser Poland, was granted the status of an independent institution in 1945. Originally, it was a branch of the Old Records Office of Kraków, in operation from 1899.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Czartoryski Museum?

Nearby attractions include Kościół pw. Przemienienia Pańskiego, Kraków (1 min walk), Sławkowska Street, Kraków (2 min walk), Stare Mury, Kraków (3 min walk), St. Florian's Gate, Kraków (3 min walk).

How to get to Czartoryski Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Czartoryski Museum:

Tram

Stary Kleparz • Lines: 14, 18, 2, 20, 24, 4, 44, 64, 69 (3 min walk)
Teatr Słowackiego • Lines: 10, 14, 2, 20, 24, 3, 4, 44, 52, 62, 64, 69 (7 min walk)

Bus

Teatr Słowackiego • Lines: 608, 610 (7 min walk)
Main Station West • Lines: 105, 129, 130, 154, 304, 429 (8 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (12 min walk)
Kraków Olsza (35 min walk)