Galeria Sztuki Polskiej XIX wieku w Sukiennicach
A branch of the National Museum in Kraków on the first floor of the Sukiennice, with 19th-century Polish painting and sculpture, including “Pochodnie Nerona” (Torches of Nero).
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About the museum
The Gallery of 19th-Century Polish Art is located on the first floor of the Sukiennice, in the heart of the Main Market Square in Kraków. The halls of the Sukiennice were returned to the city after renovation and reconstruction in 1877–1879. In 1879 Henryk Siemiradzki donated the painting “Pochodnie Nerona”, which became the first work in the collection of what later became the National Museum; dozens of further canvases were donated by other artists.
The gallery belongs to the National Museum in Kraków and presents Polish art of the 19th century. The centrepiece, hanging on the main axis of the halls, is Siemiradzki’s monumental work depicting the persecution of the first Christians. The gallery also shows large historical paintings by Jan Matejko and works by other Polish painters of the period.
The branch has a lift, a separate cloakroom and a toilet for people with disabilities, as well as a café with a terrace. Visiting without a guide is covered by the ticket for the permanent exhibition, and an audio guide is available for those who want one.
Highlights
- “Pochodnie Nerona” by Henryk Siemiradzki
- Large historical paintings by Jan Matejko
- Polish painting and sculpture of the 19th century
- Café with a terrace in the Sukiennice building
- Tuesdays – free admission to the permanent exhibition
Permanent exhibition
- Galeria Sztuki Polskiej XIX wieku – Polish painting and sculpture of the 19th century, with the monumental “Pochodnie Nerona” by Henryk Siemiradzki on the main axis.
- Founded
- 1879
- Operated by
- Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 35 zł |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 25 złholders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny and the Krakowska Karta Rodzinna, students and other groups covered by statutory discounts (full list on the museum’s website) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Pupils and students pay PLN 1; children up to the age of 7 visit free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Discounts for people with disabilities according to the museum’s statutory rules. |
| Students & apprentices | 1 złPupils and students pay PLN 1. |
| Families | 70 złFamily ticket. |
| Audio guide | 12 zł |
| Guided tour in Polish (guide fee, plus admission ticket) | 190 złIn a foreign language PLN 270; booking in advance. |
| Annual MNK pass (admission to all branches except the Czartoryski Museum) | 300 złReduced pass PLN 200. |
Free admission: Tuesday – free admission to the permanent exhibitions in all branches (not applicable to temporary exhibitions).
A ticket to the Sukiennice, the Main Building or the Czartoryski Museum also grants admission to the permanent exhibitions in the branches Ciołek, Matejko, Mehoffer, Szymanowski (Zakopane), Czapscy, Szołayscy and Arsenał.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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
There are no thresholds between the halls, a gentle ramp leads to the terrace, and the building has a lift. Next to the café and terrace there is an adapted toilet, and for people with limited mobility an additional cloakroom with lockers operates. MNK Accessibility Section: tel. +48 609 430 129, dostepnosc@mnk.pl.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 70 zł · Family ticket. |
- Baby changing facilities
A baby-changing table is located in the accessible toilet; families can buy a family ticket.
Getting there & parking
The Sukiennice stand in the middle of the Main Market Square in Kraków.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Café with a terrace, museum shop, cloakroom and luggage lockers. Wi-Fi is available in the branch.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours should be booked in advance, e.g. on the website mnk.pl; the museum organises, among other things, Sunday tours “W samo południe” (At Noon), at PLN 35 standard and PLN 25 reduced per person, including admission. |
