Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius

Main garden of the museum has an old musical clock. The current clock is the fourth in the history of Collegium Maius. The first clockwork mechanism dates to the period before 1465, for in that year the chronicles note the repair of a clock "of remarkable size" . That clock was destroyed in the 1492 fire and then rebuilt thanks to the efforts of the University authorities and Queen Elisabeth of Habsburg. This clock was to keep time for a few decades. The present clock began its work on 30th September 2000. The computer system installed within it starts a procession of historical figures, accompanied by a musical motif , which is a fragment of a court music piece composed by Jan of Lublin, attributed to the mid-16th century. The clock also plays an instrumental version of the Gaudeamus Igitur academic song. The figures moving outside refer to various persons related to the University's history: a bedel (a University official), Queen Jadwiga, King Ladislaus the Jagiellonian, St. Jan of Kęty, Hugo Kołłątaj and the Rector Stanisław from Skalbmierz. The clock plays music daily at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00.

Jagiellonian University is simply breathtaking! One of the oldest universities in the world, and you can truly feel the history, science, and art flowing through its halls. The architecture, the atmosphere, the academic legacy—everything is inspiring. Walking here feels like stepping into a place where knowledge has thrived for centuries. Absolutely amazing!

A nice little museum in an old university building. There is a courtyard that you can enter for free. The museum itself is filled with an individual old atmosphere, it felt like you were walking around a wing of Hogwarts. When buying tickets, it is better to take a brochure with information to better understand what is presented.

The old building of the oldest Polish University. It is really nice, the internal court is very picturesque and authentic even under the rain. It is accessible with a guided tour of 45-60min, and the guide is the graduates from this university. The excursion is really interesting, well equilibrated between historical facts, curious facts and visiting. The interiors are nice, the wooden works are outstanding. And I liked a lot of the old globes. Also in the shop you can buy the university goodies and clothes that make difference with usual Chinese stuff

A must see in Krakow. 1 pm is the show. Get the long tour

A historical university with a interesting display of tradition every day at 11:00 The buildings are very impressive and beautiful, definitely worth a visit when you are walking around the city.

Copernicus was their most famous student. Fine example of old architecture but I was to hungry to explore the museum. If you are lucky check the clock on the Inner south wall and wait for full hour.

The first, the oldest, and the most acclaimed university in Poland. This particular set of buildings dates back to the 1300's and is where the original medieval college was first permanently set up. It is very well worth visiting. The tour is highly recommended. It takes about a half hour and leaves every 30 minutes. The guides speak English and explain the history as well as the function of the buildings etc. all at a very reasonable price of about $5 US, depending on the exchange rate. There is a gift shop downstairs next to the entrance