The Dominican Museum
The treasures of Kraków's Dominicans
Our most valuable artifacts
Thirteenth-century floor tiles from the Holy Trinity Church and Monastery in Krakow.
Monstrance from Podkamień Monastery with a wreath traditionally believed to be Queen Bona's wedding decoration
Fifteenth-century quatrefoils from the setting of the main altar of the Holy Trinity Church in Cracow.
Poland's oldest stained glass quarters (14th / 15th century).
A group of 15th century alabaster figurines created in the Netherlands or France
A set of liturgical vestments sewn according to tradition from the shroud of Empress Maria Theresa
15th-century Dominican postilla [comments] on the Sunday readings
Our museum
The Dominican Museum, situated in our priory in Krakow, presents a collection of valuable exhibits related to the 800 years long history of the Order of Preachers in Poland. Dominicans have been present in Krakow ever since 1222, when St. Hyacinth chose the town as a place to establish a new priory.
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About us
History is written by people, their fates, and building relations with others. And so it was with the history of Polish Dominicans. In 1222, St. Jacek Odrowąż (St. Hyacinth of Poland) returned to Poland from distant Italy, where he met St. Dominic. Inspired by him, Hyacinth joined the Order of Preachers, starting in Krakow the Polish branch of Dominican Friars.
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Support our work
At present the Dominican Museum is open to visitors free of charge. Nonetheless, in order to keep the valuable collection of Krakow Dominicans well-preserved and enrich it with new exhibits, we kindly ask for your support.
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