Centrum Nauki i Zmysłów WOMAI

About the museum

The Centrum Nauki i Zmysłów WOMAI has operated in Kraków since October 2019. The name is an abbreviation of “World of My All Inspirations” (the world of all my inspirations). Its initiators are Agnieszka Kulik and Stuart Hall, who wanted to change the approach to education and raise social awareness of people with disabilities.

The team has grown from five people to more than twenty, half of whom are blind or partially sighted. The centre has been repeatedly awarded, including in the competitions “Icebreakers” (Lodołamacze), “Kraków without Barriers” (Kraków bez Barier) and “A Place Friendly to Families with Children” (Miejsce Przyjazne Rodzinom z Dziećmi).

The offer includes two permanent paths: “Towards the Light” (W stronę światła), an interactive exhibition on physics, chemistry and illusions, and “Towards the Darkness” (W stronę ciemności), in which participants get to know the world of blind people in total darkness, with a blind guide. They are complemented by science show experiments, sensory workshops and classes for schools and companies. Visits are always guided, in small groups.

Highlights

• Interactive exhibition “Towards the Light”
• Path in total darkness, “Towards the Darkness”, with a blind guide
• Explosive experiment shows
• Sensory workshops and team-building
• Guided tours in Polish and English

Permanent exhibitions

• W stronę światła – Interactive science path on light, sound and colours, where visitors experiment themselves, led by a guide (approx. 90 minutes).
• W stronę ciemności – An experience of total darkness, in which a blind guide shows the everyday life of blind people (approx. 60 minutes, from the age of 9).

Founded

2019

Operated by

Centrum Nauki i Zmysłów WOMAI sp. z o.o.

Admission & discounts

The basic prices given correspond to the lower prices of the two paths (details in the additional tickets). A separate ticket is needed for each participant over 3 years of age. Payment by card, BLIK or cash. The dates in the booking system apply to individual visits; organised groups book by e-mail or phone.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The building is adapted, and lifts are available. Before a visit it is worth contacting the centre to check whether the chosen attraction is adapted to the type of disability. The path “Towards the Darkness” is led by a blind or partially sighted guide.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties: not available

The exhibition “Towards the Light” has slots for families with children aged 3–7. “Towards the Darkness” is open to children from the age of 9; some slots are for adults only. The centre does not offer a special birthday package.

Getting there & parking

Kraków Główny railway station and the Małopolska Bus Station are about 10 minutes on foot; the route runs through Galeria Krakowska.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

A shop with educational toys and souvenirs, key lockers, a cloakroom and monitoring; a game zone at the reception.

Events & venue rental

• Corporate events

An offer for companies and institutions: team-building, workshops and training on accessibility.

Plan your visit