Logo of the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków
21 August

The Largest Civil Aviation Exhibition in Poland Is Now Open!

6 August

30 sierpnia wspólnie uczcimy rekordowy przelot Polaków do Tokio! Zapraszamy na Święto Lotnictwa Polskiego 2026

14 July

A virtual flight, real thrills. The paragliding simulator is now available at the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków

7 July

Najlepsza nowa wystawa stała w Polsce czeka na Was w Krakowie! [FILM]

30 July

Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego i Regionalne Centrum Informatyki w Krakowie podpisały porozumienie o współpracy

21 August

The Largest Civil Aviation Exhibition in Poland Is Now Open!

6 August

30 sierpnia wspólnie uczcimy rekordowy przelot Polaków do Tokio! Zapraszamy na Święto Lotnictwa Polskiego 2026

14 July

A virtual flight, real thrills. The paragliding simulator is now available at the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków

7 July

Najlepsza nowa wystawa stała w Polsce czeka na Was w Krakowie! [FILM]

30 July

Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego i Regionalne Centrum Informatyki w Krakowie podpisały porozumienie o współpracy

01.08.2023

National Day of Remembrance of the Warsaw Uprising

01.08.1926

Institute of Aviation

01.08.1985

Maiden Flight of the Puchatek

03.08.1930

Nowy Targ Airport

03.08.1933

Gliders Over Krynica

05.08.1917

Maiden Flight of the Fokker Dr.I

07.08.1931

Maiden Flight of the RWD-5

09.08.1991

Maiden Flight of the Acro

10.08.1962

Maiden Flight of the Bell 533

11.08.1933

Maiden Flight of the SG-3

12.08.1932

Challenge 1932

12.08.1944

Death of J.P. Kennedy

12.08.1977

First Space Shuttle Flight

13.08.1911

First Pole Over Warsaw

14.08.1944

Death of Captain Szostak’s Crew

14.08.1988

Maiden Flight of the Bakcyl

14.08.1901

Pioneer Flight of Whitehead

15.08.2023

Polish Armed Forces Day

15.08.1988

Maiden Flight of the Promyk

16.08.1950

Maiden Flight of the Osa

16.08.1929

End of Challenge 1929

17.08.1932

Vilnius Airport

17.08.1978

Double Eagle II Record

18.08.1932

Westbound Across the Atlantic

19.08.1913

First Parachute Jump from an Aircraft

21.08.1944

Maiden Flight of the Bearcat

21.08.1974

Maiden Flight of the Hawk

21.08.2009

Polish Cross-Country Record

22.08.1963

X-15 Altitude Record

23.08.1954

Maiden Flight of the Hercules

24.08.1940

A Page from the Battle of Britain

25.08.1939

Glider Flight from Tęgoborze to Żar

25.08.1939

Last Glider from Nowy Sącz

26.08.1970

Explosion on a LOT Aircraft

27.08.1978

Maiden Flight of the Dromader

27.08.2003

Monument on Mokotów Field

27.08.1939

Pioneer Turbojet

28.08.2023

Polish Aviation Day

28.08.1932

Victory of Żwirko and Wigura

28.08.1988

Disaster at Ramstein

29.08.1929

Around the World by Zeppelin

29.08.1970

Maiden Flight of the DC-10

30.08.1978

Hijacking of a LOT Tu-134

31.08.2023

Day of Solidarity and Freedom, Feast of the Polish Cavalry

History of PAM
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Education

Ready for an adventure? Check out our education zone. Don't miss what we have prepared!

Check out what attractions await you and your child!

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Museum collections

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of aviation, exploring our exhibitions.

Those interested in the future are invited to the digitisation section, where the past meets modernity.

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With the Wind and Against the Wind — Civil Aviation

New permanent exhibition at the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków
Zdjecie przedstawiające samlot z wystawy Z wiatrem i pod wiatr

It is one of the largest exhibitions dedicated to civil aviation in Europe. It is an impressive display occupying over 1,000 m² of exhibition space in Hangar No. 5 — the Museum's largest building. The exhibition presents not only aircraft and gliders, but also rich collections of documents, photographs, memorabilia, models, uniforms, navigation instruments, on-board instruments and many other exhibits that allow visitors to discover the history of civil aviation in Poland — from the earliest balloon flights, through the development of glider and aircraft designs, to the contemporary achievements of Polish aviation.

The exhibition has been designed with the widest possible audience in mind — both for aviation enthusiasts and families with children. Interactive stations, flight simulators, aircraft cabins open to visitors, and innovative multimedia solutions mean that everyone will find something of interest here. The exhibition not only educates but also inspires — it shows the enormous contribution that Polish designers, pilots and engineers have made to the development of world aviation.

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Get to know the Polish Aviation Museum
Zdjęcie gmachu głównego Muzem Lotnictwa Polskiego w Krakowie

Discover the exhibition areas of our Museum by CLICKING on the points on the INTERACTIVE MAP

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The full spectrum of museum experiences

Over 280 aircraft
Multimedia guide
Museum library for everyone
Film screenings at the museum cinema
No architectural barriers