The Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology sits on the banks of the Vistula in Kraków, Poland, at Konopnickiej 26. It is a museum devoted to Japanese and wider Far Eastern art, and its collection moves between traditional and contemporary works, so a visit can take in both older objects and newer pieces side by side. The museum is also known by its Polish name, Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej Manggha.
The building
The museum was designed by the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, and the building itself is part of the experience. Many visitors come as much to see the architecture as the displays, so it is worth allowing time to move through the spaces rather than rushing from room to room.
Planning a visit
- What to expect: a focused museum of Japanese and Far Eastern art, with traditional and contemporary work.
- Where: Konopnickiej 26, Kraków, in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
- Contact: +48 12 267 27 03, if you want to check details before you go.
Kraków is a city of old streets and river walks, and the museum suits a visit that pairs an afternoon of art with time spent exploring the city around it. For anyone with an interest in Japanese culture or in modern architecture, it is a clear choice in the city.
