Explore Kraków’s medieval history beneath the Main Square on a tour of Rynek Underground Museum with skip-the-line access.

Getting started

Validate your ticket near the main entrance of the Rynek Underground Museum. After a quick ticket check, proceed inside to explore the sights and exhibits of the museum.

What to expect

Rynek Underground Museum

Descend beneath Kraków’s Main Market Square to discover a museum spanning nearly 4,000 square meters, built on the site of centuries-old merchant stalls and streets. This immersive museum reveals Kraków’s role as a bustling medieval trade hub through archaeological remains and interactive exhibits.

Features

• 11th-century burials: See reconstructions and original burial sites that highlight Kraków’s early medieval history and burial customs.

• Ancient streets and merchant stalls: Walk along preserved stone pathways and market stalls that once thrived at the heart of Central Europe’s busiest marketplace.

• Artifacts from daily life: Examine coins, jewelry, and tools that reveal how craftsmen, merchants, and travelers shaped the city’s growth.

• Multimedia installations: Experience medieval Kraków through holograms, touchscreens, and films that recreate the sights and sounds of the era.

• Guided insights: Upgrade to a guided tour with an expert to listen to stories of commerce, religion, and discoveries made during the museum’s excavation, bringing centuries of history to life.

When you emerge, the Main Square and its landmarks will take on new meaning, enriched by the hidden stories you’ve just uncovered.