PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXHIBITION „GENIUS OF BAROQUE. SZYMON CZECHOWICZ (1689-1775)”

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The first plans for the monograph exhibit of Szymon Czechowicz were outlined as early as 2011, but did not come into effect until 2016. First of all, the draft catalogue of all known Czechowicz’s paintings has been written, and based on its content the prospective exhbits has been singled out. All of them was then reviewed by the curator and the conservator during numerous trips throughout Poland and abroad, which is what present the attached pictures. Most of the work was nevertheless done in a simple and plain way: at a desk or at a conservator’s easel. For the chosen items the loan procedures had to be fulfilled, which was especially difficult for international loans. Some items were restored – a complicated and time-consuming process. We had to set up an exhibition catalogue (more than 40 authors), design and create the exhibition space, make marketing plans, as well as to arrange for educational activities. All the exhibition items must be now gathered in the museum (from more than 50 places). Not everything is done yet, but within two months the exhibition will be ready to invite the first visitors who will enter its premises on May 8, 2020, to see more than 200 items: paintings by Szymon Czechowicz and his contemporaries.

Wyspiański visited "Wyspiański"

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What would happen if Stanisław Wyspiański has an opportunity to visit our gallery? Let's find out!

Wyspiański. Unknown

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"Wyspiański. Uknown" shows Stanisław Wyspiański works and belongings which are exhibited for the very first time.

Sand has covered the traces...

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Numismatic and archaeological treasures of the soldiers of The Polish II Corps

Heavy hand of justice – guilt, law and punishment

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What was the Spanish coat (also Schandmantel) that a criminal had to wear walking down town roads? What punishments were used in Russia at the beginning of the 19th century? What did the hot iron trial by ordeal look like - Medieval method of determining whether one was guilty or not? What does the treatise Hammer of Witches published in Krakow in 1614 refer to?

ESSENTIAL – INCONSPICUOUS. LEAD SEAL MARKS

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In the collection of the Numismatic Room there are almost one thousand seals of Drohiczyn type, and this collection, being examined now, has become the main reason for preparing exhibition ESSENTIAL – INCONSPICUOUS. LEAD SEAL MARKS.

Militaria in the NMK collections

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The National Museum in Krakow is in the possession of the second largest collection of old weapons and uniforms in Poland. The most valuable exhibits, memorabilia of historical figures and works of decorative art are normally presented at the permanent exhibition "Arms and Uniforms in Poland". This exhibition, however, constitutes only a foretaste of the impressive museum collections.

The NMK gardens

10.07.2017 23 photos

Come and enjoy the gardens of the National Museum in Krakow, where summer is in full swing and where you can seek shelter from the sun, relax in lovely greenery and take advantage of our cultural offer, e.g. concerts.

Picturesque Landscapes

18.07.2016 17 photos

The second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century was the period of flourishing landscape painting. Nature was promoted to become the main theme of works.

Motherhood

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Take a look at the gallery of works from the collection of the National Museum in Krakow whose main theme is motherhood.

Images of Women in Japanese Painting and Woodblock prints

30.12.2016 10 photos

It is the first time in the history of Polish exhibitions that we are presenting impressions from the world of a Japanese woman whose images, immortalised in paintings and woodblock prints, reveal some secrets of the Floating World, including intimate scenes behind the screen.

Treasures of the Baroque

23.01.2017 20 photos

The NMK's cooperation with the Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava has resulted in the first Polish exhibition of priceless paintings and sculptures from Slovak collections.

Adam Asnyk Mementoes

12.12.2016 12 photos

There are very few mementoes of Adam Asnyk – a poet, journalist, insurgent, Tatra climber, activist, Member of Parliament and Krakow councillor – preserved in Polish collections.

The Passion themes in the NMK collections

21.03.2016 16 photos

In the Holy Week we would like to invite you to the historic interiors of the Bishop Erazm Ciołek Palace – an NMK branch located at no. 17 Kanonicza Street, which showcases the works of Polish medieval and modern art referring, among others, to the themes of the Passion.

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

21.12.2015 18 photos

The collection of the National Museum in Krakow contains a large number of works featuring Christmas motifs.

How to dress the Child

01.12.2016 18 photos

During Advent and Christmas, we pay particular attention to the depictions of the Madonna and Baby Jesus. In most of them, the Infant is naked. The National Museum in Krakow boasts a fine collection of baby garments. So why don't we imagine that the Child is dressed?

Twilights

12.12.2016 15 photos

The twilight – gathering earlier and earlier – inspired us to find those works from the collections of the National Museum in Krakow that could express the atmosphere of winter melancholy. Here's what we were able to spot.