Polish Aviation Museum
Polish Aviation Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- maks pKrakow, Poland4 contributionsmy opinionThis is a great museum with a lot of historic and authentical planes of Poland. They are very old but in good shape. (you know stay fit👍👍). I highly recommend buying tickets even for advance. Great place for avgeeks as there is what to see. The have some events from time to time. There is a small vending machine and a gift show with planes for modelling. Some toys. Magnets. etc.Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 16 June 2023
- Richard MHampstead Norreys, United Kingdom871 contributionsExcellent for aircraft buffsThe museum contains a large number of very interesting planes. There is a hall with a lot of interesting world war 1 biplanes particulary German marks. There are a lot of exhibits from the second world war and some very historic examples in another hall. Outside there are a huge amount of Migs and Sukhois from over 50 years of development. A long line of strange and one off planes from crop dusters to old passenger aircraft. Poland also had a lot of aircraft from other nations which included a lot of aircraft examples i had never seen before. Excellent but actually slightly sad to see these incredible machines being neglected in the outdoors. Shame really as there are some unique examples.Visited July 2023Written 30 July 2023
- Simon D2 contributionsTrip to the Polish Aviation MuseumReally excellent museum with a broad range of aircraft covering all eras of aviation. We particularly enjoyed seeing the Mig-29 and the AN-26 and the Mig alley was really something special. Only slight criticism would be the lack of more US Cold War aircraft on display. Definitely worth a visit even if you are not 100% a fully fledged AV geek 😃Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 August 2023
- AmandaBelfast, United Kingdom5 contributionsWould recommendReally loved this museum. We used the ‘get your guide app’ and bought tickets for just over £5 for all three of us. My teenage son was fascinated with the fighter jets and missiles. The majority of the aircraft are outside so maybe not great to visit on a cold or wet day. The aeroplanes outside are weathered although still very interesting. There are 3 or 4 hangers with better maintained examples and some interactive activities. The museum is only a short tram ride away from the centre and then a 5 minute walk. Would thoroughly recommend!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 25 August 2023
- Mr DThe Netherlands631 contributionsGreat Experience!What a beautiful museum to visit. If I counted well 4 hangars full of beautiful well maintained planes. World War 1 and WOII planes are on display. Outside there is a large number of fighter jets and helicopters, not all in the best of shape but they are there. Take some coins along as the vending machines for coffee only operate the old fashioned way. Easy to get by tram.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 September 2023
- mystic100255 contributionsNot to be missed - One of the best Aviation Museums in EuropeWhat a wonderful and interesting museum. Spent over 4 hours leisurely looking at the various exhibits and could easily have spent longer had it not been -1 and snowing! A huge number on aircraft, helicopters and gliders on display both inside and outside. Good descriptive plates for each plane in both Polish and English. Small gift shop and a self service (vending machines) cafe with a few tables and chairs. Also a big collection of aircraft engines and a number of other bits of military equipment. All for just 27 Polish Zloty (about £5.40 at time of visit). Although outside the city centre it was only an easy 13 minute (5 stop) ride on the number 5 tram from the main station, followed by a short walk of about 500 yards. Would definitely recommend whether an aviation enthusiast like myself or not.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 25 November 2023
- Michael Š84 contributionsInteresting remains of crashed aircraft and instrumentsA huge museum that is free on Tuesdays. Lots of planes not only Soviet but also from different continent. An interesting feature not seen so often in other museums are the remains of crashed aircraft and instruments. Definitely recommended.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 January 2024
- muttibeyIzmir, Türkiye1,029 contributionsSuperIt is a fantastic museum in Krakow. It is not just for aviation lovers but if you love a bit history then you must see this museum. All the history is there. You can even get the history of airplane engines let alone the airplanes. Make sure you also stop at gift shop.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 6 February 2024
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Claire D
Melton Mowbray, UK135 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Loads to see from the beginning of air travel up to the present day well presented . Between inside hangers and outside planes well worth a visit
Written 27 February 2024
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muttibey
Izmir, Türkiye1,029 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
It is a fantastic museum in Krakow. It is not just for aviation lovers but if you love a bit history then you must see this museum. All the history is there. You can even get the history of airplane engines let alone the airplanes. Make sure you also stop at gift shop.
Written 6 February 2024
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Michael Š
84 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
A huge museum that is free on Tuesdays. Lots of planes not only Soviet but also from different continent. An interesting feature not seen so often in other museums are the remains of crashed aircraft and instruments. Definitely recommended.
Written 8 January 2024
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mystic100
Norwich, England255 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
What a wonderful and interesting museum. Spent over 4 hours leisurely looking at the various exhibits and could easily have spent longer had it not been -1 and snowing! A huge number on aircraft, helicopters and gliders on display both inside and outside. Good descriptive plates for each plane in both Polish and English. Small gift shop and a self service (vending machines) cafe with a few tables and chairs. Also a big collection of aircraft engines and a number of other bits of military equipment. All for just 27 Polish Zloty (about £5.40 at time of visit).
Although outside the city centre it was only an easy 13 minute (5 stop) ride on the number 5 tram from the main station, followed by a short walk of about 500 yards.
Would definitely recommend whether an aviation enthusiast like myself or not.
Although outside the city centre it was only an easy 13 minute (5 stop) ride on the number 5 tram from the main station, followed by a short walk of about 500 yards.
Would definitely recommend whether an aviation enthusiast like myself or not.
Written 25 November 2023
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Cathie
7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
There are aircrafts outside and in the building. The planes on display, both foreign and Polish needs moreTLC and polish to extinguish the notion we got that many airframes have been through neglect.
Written 6 November 2023
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Marius P
Oslo, Norway1,853 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
A huge number on planes on display both inside and outside. Good descriptive plates for each plane. Some special exhibitions for world War war 2, for plane engines and for polish planes.
Written 15 October 2023
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Andy Thompson
Southend-on-Sea, UK3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Fantastic city would go again, however not to the concentration camps,very moving a must but only once,
Written 28 September 2023
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Mr D
The Netherlands631 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
What a beautiful museum to visit. If I counted well 4 hangars full of beautiful well maintained planes. World War 1 and WOII planes are on display. Outside there is a large number of fighter jets and helicopters, not all in the best of shape but they are there. Take some coins along as the vending machines for coffee only operate the old fashioned way. Easy to get by tram.
Written 13 September 2023
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Amanda
Belfast, UK5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Really loved this museum. We used the ‘get your guide app’ and bought tickets for just over £5 for all three of us. My teenage son was fascinated with the fighter jets and missiles. The majority of the aircraft are outside so maybe not great to visit on a cold or wet day. The aeroplanes outside are weathered although still very interesting. There are 3 or 4 hangers with better maintained examples and some interactive activities. The museum is only a short tram ride away from the centre and then a 5 minute walk. Would thoroughly recommend!
Written 25 August 2023
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Simon D
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Really excellent museum with a broad range of aircraft covering all eras of aviation. We particularly enjoyed seeing the Mig-29 and the AN-26 and the Mig alley was really something special. Only slight criticism would be the lack of more US Cold War aircraft on display. Definitely worth a visit even if you are not 100% a fully fledged AV geek 😃
Written 6 August 2023
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Vacationer717380
47 contributions
Do you have to purchase tickets in advance or can they be bought at the museum on the day?
Roberto C
Sardinia, Italy
Ciao. Che abbigliamento mi consigliate per Cracovia? Devo andare dal 21 Dicembre al 24 Dicembre. Ci vogliono scarpe da neve?
Grazie
Fabrizio B
Florence, Italy267 contributions
Non so io sono andato la prima settimana di settembre e non era caldo. Fabrizio B.
fliggits
Ireland1,320 contributions
When going by Tram is the Museum in zone 1and would the ticket by valid to Nowa Huta ?
Warren JIB
Hamilton, UK118 contributions
As mentioned above, it's less than 20 minutes to the museum, so a Z1 ticket will be fine, but Nowa Huta will be further, and will be in Zone 2.
mikele72
Naples, Italy14 contributions
salve volevo sapere se il freddo è davvero intenso nel periodo invernale e se ne vale la pena andarci a fine gennaio(sempre per il freddo)
bisogna vestirsi con salopette doposcì oppure con abbigliamento normale caldo
grazie
domme71
Rome, Italy71 contributions
Ciao ii sono stato a metà dicembre e devo dire che il freddo è pungente...abbiamo trovato anche la neve e con la neve siamo stati anche ad Auschwitz
Il nostro abbigliamento era composto da maglia termica calzamaglia e calzini pesanti...quelli da sci,le scarpe dei normali scarponcini imbottiti dentro...comunque é un freddo secco e se si cammina é sopportabile
Ne vale la pena?
Per me si e se trovi la neve sarà ancora più magica
Salve,dal 27 dicembre al 5 gennaio sarò a Cracovia,stavo leggendo che però i mercatini saranno fino al 26(purtroppo) perciò dal giorno dopo non ci sarà più nulla dell’atmosfera natalizia,mercatini ecc?
Fatavera
Province of Naples, Italy87 contributions
Io sono stata a Cracovia per il capodanno del 2017, noi abbiamo trovato tutti gli stand in piazza, la pista di pattinaggio sul ghiaccio, le luminarie... quindi vai tranquilla si sente l'aria di festa e poi è cmq bella lo stesso 😍
Piripiri
Valencia, Spain108 contributions
How many time is the minimum to visit it?
acegon2014
Aviles, Spain62 contributions
Creo que un mínimo de 4 horas
fliggits
Ireland1,320 contributions
Can you pay at enterance or must you prepay ?
Matty Stevenson
Bristol, UK101 contributions
You can just turn up and pay (Literally a few pounds in sterling ).
Enjoy!
We are looking at booking a mini break to Krakow at the hotel Alexandra. How long would it take to travel to the Austwich site?
Katelin H
Egremont, UK227 contributions
Hi, they do pick ups from hotels around the old town vicinity, it takes about 45 minutes. They play a dvd in the bus to give you an idea of what happened and what you’ll will see, so it goes in quite fast. If it’s hot make sure you take a drink and a hat, as the walk around Birkenau is unshaded.
Dundalk84
Dundalk, Ireland1,206 contributions
I understand you can get a taxi out to visit the centre, but is it hard to get a taxi back into the city, or how do you travel back to the city centre?
Piotr K
Krakow, Poland83 contributions
Finding a taxi in Krakow isn't a problem. A taxi from downtown to the Museum of Aviation should cost no more than 25 PLN.
With the Public transport (tram) you can get there from city center (line 4) or from the main railway station (line 5). Single tickets are available from vending machines at bus stops (cards, coins and banknotes) and in trams and buses (only coins and credit cards PayPass). Single ticket costs less than 1 euro. If you stay in Krakow for a few days worth to buy a ticket for 24h = 3.5 euro), 48h = 5.5 euro, 72h = 8 euros, 7 days = 10.5 euros. The prices are for adults. Children's tickets are half price. Tickets are checked often.
How long does it take to go round the museum ?
flyguy100
Lincoln, UK223 contributions
It took me most of the day to see everything. But, I wasn't rushing about.
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