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Kornel Makuszyński Museum

Kazimierza Przerwy-Tetmajera 15
34-500 Zakopane

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In a room
Easy maneuvering with a stroller
Access by train
Place adapted for children with disabilities
Restroom available
Restroom for disabled persons
Attractions for children

The Kornel Makuszyński Museum in Zakopane is worth a visit for all ages, whether you already know and love the work of the creator of Koziołek Matołek or you are discovering it here for the first time.

Kornel Makuszyński Museum — creating our own comic

What will you see at the Kornel Makuszyński Museum?

The recently renovated Kornel Makuszyński Museum, a branch of the Tatra Museum, is located in the historic Villa Opolanka in Zakopane. This was once the writer’s home in the town. Today you can see mementos of the famous resident (for example his school certificate, manuscripts, and everyday items) and visit several pre-war rooms.

Kornel Makuszyński Museum – interiors of the writer’s apartment.

In the room devoted to Kornel Makuszyński’s works, you will meet well-known book characters and discover new figures and stories.

Kornel Makuszyński Museum. Comparison of two versions of Koziołek Matołek: prewar and postwar—like a "spot the difference" game.

The last room is dedicated to other famous people from the world of literature and art who are connected with Zakopane:

Kornel Makuszyński Museum – famous and much-loved people who, like the host of Villa Opolanka, made Zakopane part of their lives.

Kornel Makuszyński Museum – attractions for children

Young visitors will enjoy the area where you can browse books and watch clips from film and TV adaptations of Kornel Makuszyński’s stories for children and teens. There is also a board for creating your own comic about Koziołek Matołek.

Kornel Makuszyński Museum – where a book turns into a film.

For children there is also a room on the 2nd floor of Villa Opolanka. It is a sensory and educational room with various activities, toys, and books, available to all visitors with a museum ticket.

Kornel Makuszyński Museum – sensory and educational playroom.

Visiting the Kornel Makuszyński Museum – practical information

The museum has no guest parking, but it is easy to walk here from the city center (about 5–10 minutes from Krupówki, the main pedestrian street, and about 20 minutes from the Zakopane train station (PKP)).
Free entry day: Thursday
You can buy a combined ticket for all branches of the Tatra Museum (daily or weekly).
You can visit the museum on your own, with an audio guide, or with a guide.
The museum occupies 3 floors of Villa Opolanka; there is an elevator.
By the ticket desk there is a small gift shop and restrooms.
Accessible entrance (wheelchair lift) is located on the parking side.