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National Museum in Kraków - Main Building: free entry days, tickets & hours
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National Museum is next free on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (in 3 days).
- Tuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions.
- Otherwise: permanent exhibitions, normal ticket, PLN — zł 45.
Calendar
Free days at National Museum
- TUE27OCTTuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 3 days · 10:00–18:00
- TUE29DECTuesday, 29 December 2026 · in 2 months · 10:00–18:00
- TUE5JANTuesday, 5 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–18:00
- TUE12JANTuesday, 12 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–18:00
- TUE19JANTuesday, 19 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–18:00
- TUE26JANTuesday, 26 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–18:00
44 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Tuesday is free for all permanent galleries across every MNK branch - you can hop between branches the same day.
- Closed on Mondays.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayTuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | Permanent exhibitions only; temporary exhibitions remain paid. | No |
Official prices
National Museum ticket prices
| Permanent exhibitions, normal ticket, PLN — Reduced 35 PLN; family 90 PLN. Temporary exhibitions 35/25 PLN. | zł 45 |
| Temporary exhibition ticket (reduced 25 PLN) | zł 35 |
| Audio guide rental (reduced 5 PLN) | zł 7 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (permanent exhibitions, normal ticket, pln). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays; last entry 20 min before closing. 11 Nov and 26 Dec 10:00-16:00; 31 Dec 10:00-14:00.
al. 3 Maja 1, 30-062 Kraków, Poland
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FAQ
National Museum: common questions
Is National Museum free?
National Museum is free for everyone tuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions. Otherwise the official ticket costs zł 45.
When is National Museum free?
Tuesdays: free entry to the permanent exhibitions. The next free date is Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
How much is a ticket to National Museum?
Permanent exhibitions, normal ticket, PLN costs zł 45 on the official site.
What day is National Museum closed?
National Museum is closed on Mondays. Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays; last entry 20 min before closing. 11 Nov and 26 Dec 10:00-16:00; 31 Dec 10:00-14:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- mnk.pl/en/practical-information/price-list-and-tickets/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- mnk.pl/en/branches/mnk-main-building/
- mnk.pl/en/non-standard-opening-hours-in-2026/
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.