Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej „Manggha”
Museum of Japanese culture on the Vistula, founded on the initiative of Andrzej Wajda, with exhibitions of Far Eastern art.
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About the museum
The museum was founded on the initiative of Andrzej Wajda and opened in 1994 as the Centre of Japanese Art and Technology Manggha. For the first ten years it was a branch of the National Museum in Kraków; in 2005 it gained the status of an independent state cultural institution, and since 2007 it has operated as a museum institution.
The building was designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki in cooperation with Kraków architects. The construction funds came from the Kyoto–Kraków Foundation, which Wajda established with the Kyoto Prize award, and from a fundraising campaign also conducted in Japan.
The idea of the museum was to create a home for the collection of Japanese art of Feliks “Manggha” Jasieński, which he donated to the National Museum in Kraków in 1920. In 2009 the collections of Far Eastern art were deposited at Manggha. The museum is the only state institution in Poland promoting Japanese culture; it runs exhibitions, events and a Japanese Language School (Szkoła Języka Japońskiego).
Highlights
- Exhibitions devoted to the art and culture of Japan and the Far East
- Building designed by Arata Isozaki, on the Vistula opposite Wawel
- Tuesdays with free admission
- Museum lessons “Journey Through Japan” and “Journey Through China”
- Café Manggha and Manggha Shop
- Founded
- 1994
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 30 zł |
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| Reduced | 20 złPupils, students and doctoral students, people over 65, pensioners, people receiving disability pensions, people with disabilities together with their carers, and teachers. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Children under 7 enter free. |
| Seniors | 20 zł |
| Visitors with disabilities | 20 złThe reduction also applies to carers. |
| Students & apprentices | 20 zł |
| Groups | –Group ticket (up to 20 people) costs PLN 120 per group. |
| Families | 50 złUp to four people, including at least one child up to 18 years of age. |
| Group ticket (up to 20 people) | 120 złPrice for the whole group. |
| Museum lesson “Journey Through Japan” / “Journey Through China” | 25 złPrice per person; classes once a month on a Sunday, about 2 hours. |
Free admission: Tuesday – free admission.
The ticket gives access to all current exhibitions. The Karta “N” (Card N) and the Large Family Card (Karta Dużej Rodziny) are honoured. On other days, free admission applies, among others, to members of AICA, ICOM and ICOMOS, journalists, holders of the Polish Card (Karta Polaka) and the ISIC card, and pupils of the Japanese Language School.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
Two ramps from the side of ul. Konopnicka lead to the main building and to the Europe – Far East Gallery (Galeria Europa – Daleki Wschód), and are adapted for wheelchairs. The main building has no lift; a stair chairlift on a rail moves between the floors (with help from a staff member), and the Europe – Far East Gallery has a lift. Toilets for people with disabilities are in both buildings; in the main building they have a small turning space, in the gallery a comfortable one. There is one marked parking space for people with disabilities in the car park. The museum has no induction loops. Tactile maps, information in Easy-to-Read (ETR), a video interpreter for PJM, quiet hours and a wheelchair for loan are available. Accessibility coordinator: +48 786 622 966.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | 50 zł · Up to four people, including at least one child up to 18 years of age. |
- Family tours & workshops
For families with children, museum lessons combining a guided tour with an origami workshop are prepared, as well as regular classes, for example the Origami Club (Klub Origami); children must be accompanied by an adult.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Rondo Grunwaldzkie
Tram stop “Rondo Grunwaldzkie” (ul. Monte Cassino) and bus stop “Rondo Grunwaldzkie” (ul. Konopnicka); lines 18, 22, 52, 62, 71, 124, 144, 164, 169, 173, 179, 194, 300, 301, 424, 494, 503, 513 and 608 stop there, among others.
By car
Parking available
A small guest car park, entered from ul. Sandomierska, on a first-come, first-served basis; it is not suitable for coaches.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café Manggha and Manggha Shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Contact for hire: wynajem@manggha.pl.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours require a booking at least 10 days in advance. Tickets can be bought online. |
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