ADMISSION
The following are entitled to FREE ADMISSION upon presentation of appropriate documents:
1) Knights of the Order of the White Eagle, the Order of Virtuti Militari, the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, and holders of the Gloria Artis Medal for Service to Culture;
2) Staff members of museums listed in the National Register of Museums;
3) Members of ICOM and ICOMOS;
4) Holders of Pole’s cards;
5) Children under 7;
6) Staff members of the Jagiellonian University Institute of Art History together with students of Art History for the purpose of educational classes (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 1st December 2003 concluded, for an indefinite term, between the Institute of Art History and the Museum);
7) Staff members of the Jagiellonian University Institute of Education together with students of the Institute for the purpose of educational classes (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 24th October 2007 concluded, for an indefinite term, between the Institute of Education and the Museum);
8) Staff members of the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow together with students for the purpose of educational classes during the academic year (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 3rd February 2004 concluded, for an indefinite term, between the Academy and the Museum);
9) Staff members of the National Secondary School of Art in Krakow together with students for the purpose of educational classes during the academic year (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 15th March 2005 concluded, for an indefinite term, between the School and the Museum);
10) Staff members of the Papal Academy of Theology in Krakow together with students for the purpose of educational classes during the academic year (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 3rd July 2006 concluded, for an indefinite term, between the Academy and the Museum, and with an agreement for cooperation of 2nd January 2008 concluded between the Academy and the Museum for the period from 1st January 2008 to 31st December 2008);
11) Staff members of The Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University College together with students for the purpose of educational classes during the academic year (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 7th January 2008 concluded, for an indefinite term, between the University College and the Museum);
12) Members of the Association of Friends of the National Museum in Krakow (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 4th March 2008 concluded, for an indefinite term, between the Association and the Museum);
13) Holders of Free Admission Cards for Benefactors of the National Museum in Krakow (specimen attached; silver plastic, named, entitle the bearer to entrance together with one companion);
14) Until 3rd December 2009, children and young people with disabilities from schools and educational institutions (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 3rd December 1999 concluded between The City of Krakow and the Museum);
15) Until 30th June 2009, charges of Special Educational Centre No. 5 in Krakow together with carers for the purpose of educational classes (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 25th June 2008);
16) Holders of invitations issued by the National Museum in Krakow;
17) Holders of ‘SYMPOSIUM’ tourist cards (in accordance with an agreement for cooperation of 2nd January 2008 concluded between Symposium Cracoviense Sp. z o.o. and the National Museum, valid until 31st December 2008);
18) Holders of Free Admission Cards to all museums under the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (specimen attached);
19) Members of the Association of Art Historians;
20) Members of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA);
21) Journalists and reporters.
The following are entitled to CONCESSIONS upon presentation of appropriate documents:
1) Pupils of primary and secondary schools and schools of art, college students, students of teacher training colleges and social service workers’ colleges, undergraduate students and doctorate students, who are citizens of EU member states, the Swiss confederation or EFTA member states;
2) Those over the age of 65, pensioners, benefit recipients, the disabled together with their carers, who are citizens of EU member states, the Swiss confederation or EFTA member states;
3) Teachers at primary and secondary schools and schools of art, colleges, educational care facilities, correctional facilities, shelters for minors, and diagnostic and consultation centres in EU member states, the Swiss confederation or EFTA member states;
4) Holders of the badge for Care of Historical Monuments, the honorary badge for Promotion of Culture, the honorary badge for Service to Polish Culture, and those bearing the honorary title of merit for Service to National Culture;
5) ISIC and Euro<26 cardholders.
Documents acceptable as proof of entitlement to free or concessionary admission to the museum are:
- School ID, student and doctorate student ID;
- Pensioner’s ID;
- ID documenting disability / level of disability;
- Official ID;
- ID certifying award of badge or medal or membership of Order;
- Certificate or ID confirming veteran’s rights;
- ICOM and ICOMOS membership cards;
- Pole’s Card;
- Document confirming age;
· Other documents confirming entitlement - addressed in § 1, section 1 and section 2, points 1-5 - to concessionary admission to museums in EU member states, the Swiss confederation and EFTA member states.
GUIDE
Docent-led tours and educational activities are available upon prior reservation at least one week in advance. Please call ++ 48 (12) 295 55 00
PICTURES AND FILMING
Photographing and filming are allowed provided it uses no additional lighting or tripod.
INTERNET
Wireless web access is available in the Main Building of the Museum.
CAFE
Visit museum cafes: Café Ważka at Józef Mehoffer’s House, Café Pod Kasztanowcem at the Szołayski House, TriBeCa Museum at the Main Buiding.
MUSEUM SHOPS
Publications of the National Museum in Krakow are available from museum shops in all our branches.
The Main Building, the Stanisław Wyspiański Museum in the Szołayski House and Bishop Erazm Ciołek’s Palace (due to open this year) are equipped for disabled access. In 2006, a huge new project called NOWE SUKIENNICE started at the Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art in the Cloth Hall with the aim of renovating and upgrading the gallery and creating a modern museum that meets the needs and expectations of the contemporary art buffs and tourist, as well as disabled viewers.
