Muzeum Archidiecezji Gnieźnieńskiej

About the museum

The Muzeum Archidiecezji Gnieźnieńskiej (Archdiocesan Museum of Gniezno) is located on Lech Hill, right next to Gniezno Cathedral. It is the successor of the former cathedral treasury, where for centuries the most precious objects used in worship were gathered. They were donated to mark important events or were gifts from distinguished visitors to the primatial church.

The core of the collection consists of chalices, pyxes, monstrances, pax tablets, bishops’ rings, paintings, sculptures and historic textiles. Among the treasures is a 10th-century gold chalice known as the Chalice of St Adalbert (kielich św. Wojciecha).

The museum is part of the Lech Hill visitor route, which includes the cathedral with its crypts, the Drzwi Gnieźnieńskie (Gniezno Doors) and the viewing terrace in the tower. Visitors can buy a ticket for the museum alone or a pass for all the attractions. The Biuro Obsługi Turystycznej i Pielgrzymkowej Wzgórza Lecha (Lech Hill Tourist and Pilgrim Office) is located in the museum building.

Highlights

• Objects from the collections of the former cathedral treasury
• Gold chalice from the 10th century, known as the Chalice of St Adalbert
• Monstrances, pax tablets, bishops’ rings and historic textiles
• Location on Lech Hill, next to Gniezno Cathedral
• Combined pass covering the museum, the Gniezno Doors, the crypts and the tower

Permanent exhibition

• Skarbiec katedralny – zbiory Muzeum Archidiecezji Gnieźnieńskiej – The exhibition presents liturgical objects gathered over the centuries in the cathedral treasury: chalices, monstrances, pax tablets, bishops’ rings, paintings, sculptures and textiles.

Founded

1985

Operated by

Archidiecezja Gnieźnieńska

Director

Bartosz Przybyła

Admission & discounts

The price list applies from 1 January 2026. A guide to the museum is charged extra. Hire of a tour-guide device for individual visitors costs PLN 4; for groups using a guide it is free of charge.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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
• Audio description

Steps lead to the museum, but a ramp is also available. A toilet adapted for people with mobility impairments is located next to the museum. An electronic guide with descriptions in Polish Sign Language can be borrowed by deaf visitors, and an audio guide with audio description is available for blind visitors. Visitors with hearing impairments can communicate with staff in writing.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Staff are trained to serve families with children. Available are an audio guide with a route for children, materials in easy-to-read language, games and activities, and lessons and workshops.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

Souvenirs are sold at the Księgarnia Archidiecezjalna (Archdiocesan Bookshop) at ul. Tumska and in the cathedral porch (kruchta).

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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