Far from being the shoeless peasants many cynical historians would have us believe, previous generations of Poles have in actual fact excelled in the arts. The superb National Museum of Art in Kraków showcases many such examples of their work. As well as a number of world-class temporary shows, the museum also houses fine collections of Polish applied arts and weaponry and gives its entire top floor over to the permanent 20th-century Polish Art exhibition, a truly awesome collection - showcasing the works of such visionaries as Kantor, Wyspiański and Witkacy - that any gallery would be more than proud of owning. The museum also houses a small shop and TriBeCa café.

Admission 10/5zł, family ticket 19zł, audioguide 5zł. Sun free for permanent  exhibitions.