Underground Nowa Huta

Underground Nowa Huta is a branch of the Museum of Kraków, set up in a shelter under Mechanical School Complex No. 37 at os. Szkolne 37. It is the first place opened to visitors as part of a route devoted to Nowa Huta's shelters.

The exhibition "State of Emergency"

The main exhibition is "State of Emergency" (Stan zagrożenia). It tells about shelters and the Cold War in the context of Nowa Huta, and its theme is the reflex of hiding from danger. The exhibition is located in the basement of the school, in the space of the shelter.

Visiting

According to the museum's website the site is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, and closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays. The last admission for individual visitors is 30 minutes before closing, for groups 60 minutes. Tickets can be bought through the bilety.mhk.pl system or, subject to availability, at the ticket office on the day of the visit. The museum also offers guided tours of the exhibition and themed walks, which are best booked in advance.

Nearby

Nowa Huta has more to see, among others Wanda Mound about 1.4 km away and the People's Theatre. The Polish Aviation Museum is about 4 km away.

Practical information

• Address: os. Szkolne 37, Kraków (Nowa Huta).
• The site is under the school building; check the exact route to the entrance on the museum's website.
• Confirm opening hours and wheelchair accessibility with the museum before your visit (the website gives no accessibility information).