On regular days the Home Army Museum (Muzeum Armii Krajowej) is usually open from 10:00 to 17:00 (closed on Mondays). During the Night of Museums organized by the museum in 2025 the evening program started at 18:00; some displays and stands ran until around 23:00. Special guided tours and museum games were scheduled at set evening times.
In practice this means that if you want to visit during the Night of Museums, come in the evening (ideally right after opening) and check the schedule at the ticket desk or on site, because some guided tours require arriving for a specific start time.
At the most recent Night of Museums the Home Army Museum offered a varied program: a parade and historic vehicle displays, stands run by reenactment groups, military equipment presentations, a concert and special themed guided tours. Museum games (for example “AK and the secrets of the V2”) and curator-led tours took place in specific evening time blocks. Entrance that year was symbolic - tickets cost 5 PLN.
Typical tour start times in the 2025 program were 18:30, 19:30, 20:30 and 21:30; a closing historical talk took place at about 22:00. Activities on the courtyard and vehicle presentations ran between 18:00 and 23:00.
The Home Army Museum is at Wita Stwosza 12 in Kraków. It’s very conveniently located—just a few minutes’ walk from Kraków Główny (the main railway station) and the Galeria Krakowska shopping center.
The easiest way to reach the museum is by public transport—many trams and buses stop in the Main Station area. The museum does not have its own free parking, so if you arrive by car it’s better to use paid parking nearby (Galeria Krakowska or public parking lots) or come on foot from the station.
During the Night of Museums ticket rules are often different from the usual policy—there are sometimes symbolic admission fees, but some special guided tours require advance reservation. In recent editions the museum sold event tickets at the on-site ticket desk and provided a phone contact for tour reservations.
Bring small change—if there is an entrance fee it is often nominal (for example 5 PLN), so having cash or a card ready at the desk is useful. If you come with a larger group or want to join a specific guided tour, call ahead to check availability.
The Home Army Museum is the only institution in Poland devoted to the Polish Underground State’s armed forces—the exhibitions tell the stories of soldiers, show clandestine documents, photographs, personal mementos and military artifacts. During the Night of Museums there are often temporary exhibitions, historic weapons displays and reenactments related to the Home Army’s activities.
Visitors often find the themed guided tours dedicated to figures such as General Fieldorf “Nil” or Witold Pilecki particularly engaging, as well as the interactive museum games that explain intelligence work and sabotage operations. Historic vehicle displays and reenactment groups add atmosphere to the evening.
Many people assume the Night of Museums always means free admission to every institution—that’s not always true. Check in advance whether the museum charges an entry fee or requires reservations.
Another mistake is arriving at the very end of the evening expecting to see everything—some guided tours have limited capacity. Come earlier, decide which program blocks you want to attend and consider reserving a place.
Also avoid driving without a parking plan—the area has a limited number of spaces and it’s often more convenient to use public transport or walk from the main station.
After your visit you can easily find coffee or dinner near Kraków Główny and the Main Market Square—both are only a short walk from the museum. Popular nearby spots include Café Camelot and Charlotte, and there are many well-rated restaurants around the Main Market if you want a quick and convenient meal before continuing your evening.
If you prefer something cozier, the Old Town has numerous intimate cafés and restaurants serving Polish and international cuisine—it’s a good idea to check recent reviews and, for busy evenings, consider reserving a table in advance.
Is the Night of Museums free? Not always—the Home Army Museum in recent years has applied symbolic fees (for example 5 PLN) and some special events may be paid.
Do I need to reserve entry? For general visiting usually no reservation is required, but thematic guided tours and workshops may have limited places—call the museum or check their announcements before you come.
Is the museum accessible for people with reduced mobility? The museum provides accessibility information on its website—if you have particular needs, contact the museum staff in advance.
Is there anywhere to leave luggage? Small museums often have limited space for large suitcases—traveling with minimal luggage or using left-luggage services at the main station is a good option.
The Home Army Museum focuses not only on weapons and uniforms—many exhibits are personal documents, letters and photographs that give the displays a very personal dimension.
During the Night of Museums the museum often combines exhibitions with live reenactments and music (for example regional songs performed by a quartet), making the visit a multi-sensory experience rather than just looking at display cases.
If you plan to visit the Home Army Museum during the Night of Museums: come in the evening at opening time, check the guided tour schedule and consider reserving a place for special tours. Bring a little cash for tickets and remember—the museum is close to Kraków Główny, so it’s easy to plan the rest of your evening nearby.
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