Night of Museums 2025

May 16, 2025 | 7 pm – 1 am

Immerse yourself in the magic of the Night of Museums in the extraordinary scenery of the Wawel Royal Castle!

On this evening we will open specially for you selected spaces, exhibitions and attractions – all in a unique, night-time atmosphere.

In the programme of the visit are:

• chambers of the 3rd floor of the Castle (from the Envoy Stairs to the end of the Ottoman Turkish Tent exhibition)
• cloisters of the 3rd floor
• temporary exhibition: Elegies. Łukasz Stokłosa. Painting
• permanent exhibition: Wawel Underground: The Lapidarium
• seasonal exhibition: Royal Gardens with the exhibition: Abakanowicz. No rules. Sculptures in the Royal Gardens

The tour follows a specially planned route, covering the castle's interiors, courtyards and gardens.

Tickets: 5 PLN
sales on the day of the event:

• on-line from 9 am (on the e-sales page please select the "events" tab)
• at the entrance from 7 pm

An additional attraction awaits you in the State Rooms – a spectacular historical dance show performed by the Cracovia Danza ensemble.

During the event the Museum Shop will also be open (2nd floor of the castle) – an ideal opportunity to take away a unique souvenir of this extraordinary night.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to see Wawel Castle in a completely new light! You are cordially invited – experience the Night of Museums with us!

Entry to the event possible only through the gate at the Senator's Tower (other entrances will be closed from 6:45 pm.)

First entrance: 7 pm
Last entrance: 11:55 pm