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Free things to do in Krakow
7 places with verified free entry · 1 free today
None of them is free every day, and 6 have free days or free evenings for everyone. Below, each place shows whether it's free today, the next free date and who else gets in free — museums, landmarks, views and shows, each checked against its official website. What's free this week · cheap tickets under 10
Museums
Free todayAuschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and MuseumFree entry without a guide in November and January: entry from 14:00 (last entry 15:00)
Free Tue 27 OctCloth Hall - Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art (Sukiennice)Tuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions
Free Tue 27 OctNational Museum in Kraków - Main BuildingTuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions
Free Mon 26 OctOskar Schindler's Enamel FactoryMondays: free entry
Free Tue 27 OctRynek UndergroundTuesdays: free entry
Free Mon 26 OctWawel Royal CastleFree November: selected exhibitions free all month (Castle Second Floor, Castle Underground; Mondays Castle First Floor)
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FAQ
Free things to do in Krakow: common questions
What can you visit for free in Krakow?
Free Tickets lists 7 places in Krakow with free entry we checked against official sources. Free on set days: Auschwitz-Birkenau, Sukiennice, National Museum, Schindler's Factory, Rynek Underground and Wawel Castle. Free for some visitors (children, students, residents and others): Wawel Castle and Wieliczka.
When are museums and landmarks free in Krakow?
Auschwitz-Birkenau — without a guide in November and January: entry from 14:00 (last entry 15:00); Sukiennice — tuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions; National Museum — tuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions; Schindler's Factory — mondays: free entry; Rynek Underground — tuesdays: free entry; Wawel Castle — november: selected exhibitions free all month (Castle Second Floor, Castle Underground; Mondays Castle First Floor). Each place page shows the next dates, with closures and holidays already taken out.
Which places in Krakow are free for children?
Wawel Castle and Wieliczka — age limits differ, see each page for the exact rule and the ID you may need.
Do I need to book free entry in Krakow?
At Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wawel Castle and Wieliczka even free entry needs a timed reservation, and free slots can run out. Book as soon as the slots open.
What if I can't go on a free day?
Among the places here that charge entry, the cheapest standard adult ticket is Sukiennice at zł 35 (official price). Each place page compares official prices with partner tickets and tours, and our cheap-tickets page lists everything for 10 or less.