Muzeum Historii Miasta Lublina
Branch of the National Museum in Lublin in the historic Kraków Gate, with an exhibition on the history of the town and a view from the tower.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Kraków Gate, built under Casimir the Great after the Tatar raid of 1341 as one of two gates in the defensive walls of Lublin. From the mid-16th century the gate has had a barbican, and further storeys of the tower were added until the 18th century. In 1782 the octagonal storey was topped with a Baroque helm bearing the monogram of King Stanisław August.
The structure suffered considerably during the Second World War. In 1959 restoration and conservation work was carried out, the stone and brick decoration was uncovered, and the interiors were adapted for museum purposes. From 1965 the Historical Branch of the Lublin Museum was housed here, and since 1979 the gate has been the seat of the Muzeum Historii Miasta Lublina.
The exhibition “Historia Miasta” (History of the City) presents the history of Lublin from the settlement period (6th–8th centuries) to 1944. It shows archaeological objects, iconography and portraits of Lublin residents, ephemera and materials on local industry. From the top storey of the gate, at a height of about 36 metres, there is a panorama of the city.
Highlights
- Historic Kraków Gate, built in the 14th century
- Exhibition “Historia Miasta” from the 6th century to 1944
- Panorama of Lublin from a height of about 36 m
- Portraits, ephemera and archaeological objects
Permanent exhibition
- Historia Miasta – The exhibition presents the history of Lublin from the settlement period to 1944; from the top storey of the gate a panorama of the city opens up.
- Founded
- 1979
- Operated by
- Muzeum Narodowe w Lublinie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 10 zł |
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| Reduced | 8 zł |
| Groups | –A guided tour costs PLN 70 plus an admission ticket for each participant. |
| Guided tour (group fee) | 70 złIn addition, an admission ticket for each participant. |
| Museum lesson (group fee) | 80 złIn addition, a lesson ticket of PLN 7 per participant. |
| Museum workshop (group fee) | 100 złIn addition, a workshop ticket of PLN 10 per participant. |
Free admission: several days a month (dates are published by the museum on its website)
Free-admission days change every month; in October 2026 they were 6, 14, 20 and 29 October.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs museum lessons and workshops for children and young people.
Getting there & parking
Address for navigation: pl. Łokietka 3, 20-109 Lublin; the museum is in the Kraków Gate at the entrance to the Old Town.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography and filming of interiors and exhibits is for personal use only; flash, additional lighting and tripods are prohibited. |
| Good to know | The educational offer includes museum lessons and workshops; the museum also provides a virtual tour on its website. |
