Cathedral Museum
The Cathedral Museum on Wawel, named after Pope John Paul II, is located in a brick building near Wawel Cathedral. Please note that it is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs at the entrance and inside the building.
On the ground floor, in the Royal Hall, we can see the regalia, which are symbols of royal power that were once kept in the Cathedral Treasury or retrieved from royal tombs. The oldest insignia of royal power is the Saint Maurice Spear, which was given to the first King of Poland, Bolesław the Brave, by the German Emperor Otto III – it is over 1000 years old! Additionally, we can see the crown, scepter, and orb of Kazimierz Jagiellończyk, the coronation sword of August III, and the coronation cloak of Stanisław August Poniatowski.
The Treasury Halls from the 11th-16th and 17th-20th centuries display the ceremonial vestments of Krakow bishops – chasubles, head coverings such as mitres, and symbols of episcopal authority – pastoral staffs. We will also see masterpieces of artistic craftsmanship here, such as chalices, monstrances, and gifts for Wawel Cathedral.
On the first floor, there are also exhibits related to Pope John Paul II, including his cardinal and papal robes, the Holy Father's chair, and exotic souvenirs from papal journeys.
The Cathedral Museum is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 4 pm (October to March) and 9 am to 5 pm (April to September). The admission ticket includes access to the Zygmunt Bell Tower and the royal tombs. For more information, please call +48 12 429 33 21.
Publish Date: 2017-08-06