Muzeum Sztuki Mieszczańskiej
Branch of the Wrocław City Museum in the late-Gothic Old Town Hall, with historic halls and collections of Wrocław’s crafts and art.
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About the museum
The Museum of Burgher Art (Muzeum Sztuki Mieszczańskiej) is housed in the Old Town Hall, one of the most important monuments of Wrocław and an outstanding example of late-Gothic secular architecture in Europe. The oldest part of the building, the consistorium, was built by 1299, and further wings were added in the 14th and 15th centuries. In 1558–1559 the tower received a Renaissance helm, which stands to this day.
The town hall was damaged during the fighting for Festung Breslau, but it was rebuilt and renovated in 1949–1953. Today the historic interiors include, among others, the Great Hall with a net vault, the Princes’ Hall (Sala Książęca), the Chamber of the Council’s Senior (Izba Seniora Rady), the Council Hall (Sala Rady) and the Council Chancellery (Kancelaria Rady). In the oldest part, the Burghers’ Hall (Sala Mieszczańska), marble busts of outstanding personalities associated with Wrocław stand.
The museum collects and presents objects connected with Wrocław’s craft workshops and with artists from earliest times to the present day. It is one of the branches of the Wrocław City Museum (Muzeum Miejskie Wrocławia).
Highlights
- Great Hall with a net vault
- Princes’ Hall and the Chamber of the Council’s Senior
- Council Hall and the Council Chancellery
- Marble busts in the Gallery of Great Wrocławians
- Collections of Wrocław crafts and art
Permanent exhibitions
- Galeria Wielkich Wrocławian – Marble busts of outstanding personalities associated with Wrocław, shown in the oldest part of the town hall, the Burghers’ Hall.
- Zabytkowe wnętrza Starego Ratusza – Guided tours of the historic halls, including the Great Hall, the Princes’ Hall, the Chamber of the Council’s Senior, the Council Hall and the Council Chancellery.
- Operated by
- Muzeum Miejskie Wrocławia
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 25 zł |
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| Reduced | 20 zł |
| Groups (21+ people) | 20 zł per personPrice per person; group ticket for groups of more than 20 people. |
| Families | 45 złTicket for a group of up to two adults with one to five children. |
| Guided tour for groups in Polish (group price) | 150 złGroups of up to 40 people, to be registered at least three weeks in advance. |
| Guided tour for groups in a foreign language (group price) | 250 zł |
From 1 October 2026 a new price list applies in all branches of the museum. The museum takes part in the programmes Nasz Wrocław and Nasz Wrocław Max. Lessons and workshops cost PLN 12 per pupil.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
A six-step staircase with handrails leads to the main entrance, and the interiors are only partly adapted for people with mobility disabilities. The main entrance is on the side of the Aleksander Fredro monument.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups (up to 40 people) must be arranged at least three weeks in advance at +48 71 391 69 40 ext. 113. |
