Muzeum św. Jana Pawła II Wielkiego
Museum in the Veritas building next to the Sanctuary of St John Paul II in Kraków, with mementos of the Pope and permanent exhibitions.
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About the museum
The museum began operating on 23 June 2013, the day the Upper Church of the St John Paul II Sanctuary at Białe Morza in Kraków was consecrated. Until 29 February 2020 it was called the Archdiocesan Museum of St John Paul II and was a branch of the Archdiocesan Museum of Cardinal Karol Wojtyła. From 1 March 2020 it has been directly managed, together with its collections, by the St John Paul II Centre “Nie lękajcie się!” (“Be not afraid!”).
The institution is distinguished by a rich collection of mementos and objects connected with the Pope, including items of personal use and gifts presented to John Paul II during his 27-year pontificate, on apostolic journeys and at meetings with guests. The Pope handed over these collections gradually, mainly at the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st century, and after his death a large part of the collection came to the museum through Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, the initiator of the construction of the Centre.
The museum is located on the ground floor of the Veritas building, next to the main entrance to the Upper Church. Visitors can see the permanent exhibitions “Nasz Papież” (“Our Pope”) on the spiritual and moral legacy of John Paul II, the only exhibition in Poland “Kim jest człowiek z Całunu” (“Who is the Man of the Shroud”), and “Karol Wojtyła w Trentino”. The offer also includes a VR cinema with the series “The Way”.
Highlights
- Personal mementos and papal gifts of John Paul II
- Exhibition “Nasz Papież” (“Our Pope”)
- Exhibition “Kim jest człowiek z Całunu” (“Who is the Man of the Shroud”)
- Exhibition “Karol Wojtyła w Trentino”
- VR cinema with the series “The Way”
Permanent exhibitions
- Nasz Papież – Exhibition prepared on the fortieth anniversary of Karol Wojtyła's election to the Holy See, presenting the spiritual and moral legacy of the Pope.
- Kim jest człowiek z Całunu – Exhibition on the history of the Shroud of Turin and the latest scientific evidence, the only one of its kind in Poland.
- Karol Wojtyła w Trentino – Exhibition on Karol Wojtyła's stays in Trentino, opened in 2018.
- Founded
- 2013
- Operated by
- Centrum św. Jana Pawła II „Nie lękajcie się!” w Krakowie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 zł |
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| Reduced | 15 złpensioners and people receiving disability pensions, holders of the Karta Dużej Rodziny (Large Family Card), children and young people up to 18, students up to 26, and groups of more than 10 people |
| Families | 30 złFamily ticket for parents with children up to 18. |
| Ticket for 2 exhibitions – standard | 25 złReduced PLN 20, family PLN 35. |
| Ticket for 3 exhibitions – standard | 35 złReduced PLN 25, family PLN 45. |
| VR cinema – standard | 28 złOne ticket for viewing up to two episodes of the series “The Way”; group PLN 15 per person (groups of up to 10 people by booking), family PLN 60. |
The basic price applies to visiting one exhibition. Holders of the Large Family Card and of the Krakowska Karta Rodzinna (Kraków Family Card) pay PLN 15 for an individual ticket to one, two or three exhibitions and PLN 25 for a family ticket.
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: no information
The museum has lifts, ramps and toilets adapted to the needs of people with disabilities; the website has a separate page on accessibility.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | 30 zł · Family ticket for parents with children up to 18. |
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- Family tours & workshops
Families can use a family ticket, the offer for children and young people, and a place for feeding babies.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Kraków Sanktuarium
Train to Kraków Sanktuarium station; bus line 224 directly to the Centre; trams 10, 11 and 50 to the Kraków Sanktuarium stop, or 8, 19 and 22 to Borek Fałęcki; on foot about 15–20 minutes from the Divine Mercy Sanctuary via the Mercy Bridge (Most Miłosierdzia).
By car
Parking available
The Centre has an extensive network of car parks at a short distance from the buildings, including an area for coaches.
The museum and the tourist information point are in the Veritas building, to the left of the Sanctuary when facing it from the front; the entrance is from Plac Jana Pawła II.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
On the premises there are a café and a museum shop with souvenirs and publications; there are toilets and a special room for feeding babies.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and arrangements for a visit to the Centre, the Sanctuary and the museum are ordered at muzeum@janpawel2.pl or by phone; the museum runs museum lessons and offers for children and young people. |
