Opened in 2011, Krakow's Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAK) does not disappoint, capably holding its own with comparable international art institutions. Located next to Schindler's Factory, the building alone will impress with its avant-garde styling and ultra-modern layout. The museum boasts a large and fine collection of modern art highlighting both Polish and international artists, plus the Mieczysław Porębski Library and its collection of works on art theory and history, as well as a permanent exhibition space devoted to Krystian Lupa’s interactive installation Live Factory 2 - inspired by Warhol's cult NYC studio. The majority of MOCAK's exhibition space is given over to multiple temporary exhibitions, which are usually quite provocative and always changing: check their website for details. Despite the relatively late closing hour, make sure to leave yourself plenty of time to enjoy all the museum has to offer, including the large cafe (independent opening hours, including Monday) and bookshop.
Average visiting time: 2hrs.
MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
Amenities
Facilities for disabled
Open
Open 11:00-19:00. Closed Mon.
Price/Additional Info
Admission 20/10zł, Thu free (for permanent exhibit).Events at this venue
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Painting - Art's Golden Medium (MOCAK Collection) | |
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00–19:00 |
The Photographic Talent of Agnieszka Osiecka | |
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00–19:00 |
Dialogue with the Space (MOCAK Collection) | |
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00–19:00 |
Contemporary Models of Realism (MOCAK Collection) | |
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11:00–19:00 |
Stanisław Dróżdż: Concept-Shapes (MOCAK Collection) |
Comments
David McGirr
A must see on the list of Kraków's many museums and galleries. MOCAK is often overlooked by the tourist hordes who wander past on 'Schindlers trail' but they don't know what they're missing. Go check it out, they have many great temporary exhibitions to compliment the permanent displays.