Logo of the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków

After Winter Break, the Papal Helicopter Is Once Again Open for Visitors

DATE:31 / 03 / 2026
wnętrze Śmigłowca Papieskiego, fotele, godło Watykanu, godło polski i przejście do kabiny pilotów

We are pleased to announce that from 2 April, on the anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II, we are once again opening our unique exhibit — the Mi-8S helicopter, known as the “Papal Helicopter” — for interior viewing.

Exhibit opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday

  • 10:30 – 11:00
  • 14:30 – 15:00

We cordially invite you to visit the Polish Aviation Museum and discover the history of this extraordinary helicopter, which served Pope John Paul II during his pilgrimages to Poland.

Papal Mi-8 helicopter against the backdrop of the Main Building of the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków