Museum of the University of Economics in Kraków

The Museum of the University of Economics in Kraków tells the story of a school that has changed its name and status over the decades but has trained staff for the economy since 1924. It is a small university facility, so it works as an addition to a walk in the area rather than a destination in its own right.

Origin of the museum

The museum was established by a resolution of the Senate of the Academy of Economics of 30 September 2004 and opened in the same year. The idea of collecting mementoes goes back to the university's 50th anniversary in 1975. The exhibition presents the successive incarnations of the school: the Institute of Commodity Science with the Commodity Science Studium, founded in 1924, the Higher Commercial Studium, the Commercial Academy, the Higher School of Economics, the Academy of Economics and finally the University of Economics.

What to see

The collection consists mainly of academic mementoes. Among them are an 18th-century wooden sculpture of St John of Nepomuk, a plaque of the Institute of Commodity Science from 1924, the student card of Prince Adam Sapieha from the 1927/28 academic year, a Pelikan pen that belonged to Professor Arnold Bolland, a student cap in the university's colours, old typewriters and a recording of the blessing of John Paul II from 1999.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Rakowicka 27, Kraków, UEK Main Building, first floor, room 110.
• Entry is free, but visits require prior booking. Check the university's website for the museum's contact details and dates.
• Nearby is the Botanical Garden in Kraków, and the Old Town is not far away.