Новий корпус музею The new building of the museum

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The museum was founded on October 7.1879 by the decision of the Krakow City Council. Initially, the museum was housed in two halls on the second floor of Krakow's cloth rows in the central Market Square. The museum's collections have multiplied thanks to the generous donations of Krakow's citizens, including paintings, sculptures, engravings and handicrafts. The museum was joined by new branches in historic buildings, including the houses of late Krakow artists. In 1934, construction began on a new, modern museum building. The first premises were put into use only in 1970, the building was completely completed in 1990.

A monument to the outstanding Polish poet, playwright and painter Stanislaw Wyspianski has been erected next to the museum. The artist is depicted in a typical Young Polish cloak, and the pedestal of the monument is surrounded by characters from Wyspianski’s dramas. Cast monument in Gliwice technical workshops.