Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius

Top 1% of attractions in Krakow
9/10

What the experts agree on

This Gothic Collegium Maius, one of Europe's oldest university buildings, charms with its arcaded courtyard and historic science instruments tied to Copernicus. Guided tours only, but well worth booking ahead.

6 expert reviews

“ It has a magnificent arcaded courtyard (7am-dusk) and a fascinating university collection. Visit is by guided tour only.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
" Don't miss lovely college gardens, through the passage to the left. On the second floor, the museum and rooms are a must for all visitors to Kraków. " Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"Poland's oldest surviving university building holds a wealth of historic science instruments including some used by Copernicus. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Accessed by tour only— there are daily tours in Engish (see the website for times)—the University Museum contains remarkable treasures whose significance will be entertainingly described by your guide." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"The library hall of the Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius, founded in 1364, is also worth visiting; its late-Gothic vaulted ceiling is painted like a cloudy sky"
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