The National Museum in Krakow provides access for filming to objects owned by the National Museum in Krakow that are in the public domain and are not subject to conservation restrictions.
The National Museum in Krakow does not provide access for filming to objects:
Access for filming is granted upon signing a filming access agreement. Due to the time required for arrangements and processing the agreement, applications submitted at too short notice, i.e., less than 14 working days from the date of submitting the application to the planned date of filming, may not be processed. The Museum reserves this time as it is necessary to check the availability of objects in terms of conservation, copyright, and ownership. Access for filming is subject to a fee, in accordance with the current price list
Please read the RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO MUSEUM OBJECTS AND EXHIBITIONS FOR FILMING
Applications for filming access should be submitted using the form you will find here and directed to one of the listed persons:
Renata Sawińska, Sales Section, Customer Service Department,
rsawinska@mnk.pl tel. 12 4335 718
INTRODUCTION (domestic and international loans)
The policy of the National Museum in Krakow is to make objects available whenever a loan is possible—that is, when the object is in a conservation condition that allows for its travel and exhibition, and when it is not included in our own exhibition plans. Loans are an important element of making the national collections accessible to the widest possible audience and enabling them to be viewed in a new setting. Therefore, we strive to look favorably upon the requests we receive. We frequently loan our collections to various institutions domestically, as well as to many museums and cultural facilities abroad. The National Museum in Krakow lends over 400 objects on a long-term basis annually, and approximately 3,500 objects are loaned on a short-term basis. The decision regarding a potential loan of an object depends on numerous factors, which will be explained in these guidelines.
These guidelines aim to provide support in successfully applying for a loan from our collections. Following the initial approval of the application, the borrower is expected to fulfill a series of conditions. The conditions of the loan, the loan policy, as well as the environmental conditions that must be met in the event of a loan, are included at the end of these guidelines.
The National Museum in Krakow has a Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries within the Inventory Department, which handles the coordination of loans from all Museum departments. Contact information is provided at the end of the guidelines.
The decision regarding a loan depends on a number of factors, including:
All exhibition loan requests must be directed in writing to the Director of the National Museum in Krakow or submitted using our online application form. In your application, please specify the following:
If you are not sure which objects you would like to borrow or what objects the NMK holds in its collections, you should first contact the appropriate curator, as they will be best equipped to advise you on selecting the right objects. Inquiries within the Departments should be conducted through the Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries by contacting them via email at: bmaj@mnk.pl or pnowak@mnk.pl. Next, we recommend visiting the Museum to see the items before submitting a loan request. Such a visit can be arranged with the collection curator, also through the aforementioned Section.
Please ensure that you have enough time for the research described above and that, after obtaining detailed information about the items, there is enough time to submit the application nine months in advance. Every loan request to a domestic institution must be submitted at least nine months prior to the expected loan date. For international loans, a lead time of one year is recommended.
Upon receiving a loan request addressed to the Director of the National Museum in Krakow, it is forwarded to the Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries, which, based on the opinions of the collection curators and conservators, proceeds or declines to proceed with the loan.
The request may be approved on the condition that the borrower fulfills all the stipulated loan conditions. Subsequently, the Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries will order a review of the exhibition venue in terms of security, environmental conditions, and display capabilities. In case of any doubts, an in situ visit by conservators and security specialists will be arranged. Should you have any questions or doubts, please contact the Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries.
For the loan decision to be approved by the Director, the staff of the Conservation and Collection Storage Division will prepare a detailed assessment of the objects’ condition—determining whether they are in good enough condition to be loaned. Upon receiving a positive opinion from the collection curators and conservators, the Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries will notify the applicant in writing which objects listed in the request are in good condition and qualify for the loan. If the objects are not suitable for loan, the borrower will also be notified of this as soon as possible, and, if feasible, the possibility of borrowing other objects will be discussed. Subsequently, the Conservation and Collection Storage Division will recommend environmental conditions and packaging requirements. Furthermore, it will provide condition reports, which will always travel with the objects.
To finalize the loan, following its conditional approval, the National Museum in Krakow must agree on the loan conditions with the Borrower, and prior to the delivery of the objects, a loan agreement must be signed. All conditions of the loan agreement must be met. The conditions for loaning objects from the Museum are located at the end of this document.
The Borrower is responsible for all costs incurred in connection with the loan. The NMK does not charge loan fees, i.e., administrative costs, general packaging, and conservation costs—provided its execution is included in the conservation plans for the given year. We will only charge you for the costs of preparation for the loan, including the costs of necessary conservation treatments. In justified cases (for particularly valuable or sensitive objects), we will charge you for the costs of an NMK courier’s stay. The cost of transport, and the potential costs of producing specialized crates needed to transport the objects, remain the responsibility of the borrower.
If photography is required, for example for an exhibition catalog, orders should be sent to the Customer Service Department via Anna Studnicka (astudnicka@mnk.pl). In this case as well, the request must be submitted with at least three months’ notice. The National Museum will inform you of the estimated costs, should any arise.
Please bear in mind that transport costs are usually the most expensive element of a loan. Please include these costs in your designated loan budget.
In the case of international loans, please bear in mind that you, as the Borrower, bear all costs arising from the loan of the object. Borrowers are responsible for paying all insurance premiums, transport costs, freight forwarding fees, travel and per diem expenses of the accompanying courier who also oversees the installation/dismantling of the objects, packaging, exhibition elements, photography for catalogs, and any special conservation and preparatory works necessary to bring the objects to a condition allowing for the loan. The National Museum in Krakow charges a fee for preparing objects for a loan, depending on the number of objects and the type of necessary treatments performed on them. Whenever possible, estimated costs will be provided in advance.
All our loans must be covered by insurance or a Government Indemnity. If it is not possible to obtain a Government Indemnity, commercial insurance must be purchased. The costs of such insurance are covered by the Borrower.
If photography is required, for example for an exhibition catalog, orders should be sent to the Customer Service Department via Anna Studnicka (astudnicka@mnk.pl). In this case as well, the request must be submitted as far in advance as possible. The National Museum will inform the borrower of the estimated costs, should any arise.
The NMK is always willing to negotiate transport requirements for loans on an individual basis.
Long-term loans are subject to review and renewed in three-year periods. Every three years, the Museum will draft a new loan agreement or prepare an annex to the existing agreement. The environmental conditions and the state of preservation of the objects will be checked by our conservator, who will visit the borrowing institution. We may also request photographs of the objects that are our property. The Borrower will cover all costs associated with the review and extension of the loans.
In the event of a change in circumstances at the place of loan or exhibition affecting the loaned objects, the Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries must be immediately notified in writing and asked to approve such a change.
Upon receiving the loaned objects, the Borrower will be bound by the conditions specified in our loan agreement, taking into account the applicable Regulation of the Minister of Culture and National Heritage on safeguarding museum collections against fire, theft, and other dangers threatening their destruction or loss, as well as the methods of preparing collections for evacuation in the event of an emergency. Borrowers are obliged to immediately inform the Museum of any changes that affect the loaned objects. Loaned objects may not be moved without the consent of the National Museum in Krakow. All labels and captions must include information about the owner of the object: “property of the National Museum in Krakow”.
Chief Registrar:
Aneta Krzyszkowska-Pyrcz
e-mail: apyrcz@mnk.pl
tel. +48 12 433 55 30
Section for the Movement of Museum Objects and Scientific Inquiries:
Bernadeta Maj
e-mail: bmaj@mnk.pl
tel. +48 12 433 55 96
Providing images of objects from the NMK collection – rules
Contact:
Customer Service Department, Sales Section:
Agata Ralska
email: aralska@mnk.pl
Tel. 12 4335 666
The National Museum in Krakow offers the rental of its interiors, gardens, and courtyards for conferences, banquets, concerts, social gatherings, and wedding ceremonies. The museum interiors provide a unique and one-of-a-kind setting for any celebration. In the attached “offer” folder, you will find specifications for: galleries, conference rooms, open spaces (courtyards, gardens, terraces), as well as conservation guidelines for renting the galleries. The “rules and regulations” folder contains the rules for space rental.
We look forward to working with you.
See where you can organize your event
Read the rules and regulations for renting space at the NMK
Contact: Customer Service Department
Anna Studnicka, Head of Department
e- mail astudnicka@mnk.pl
tel. 695 987 040
NMK Museum Crawl
The Museum Crawl combines museum sightseeing with entertainment. It allows you to immerse yourself in the world of culture while spending a pleasant time and meeting people. It is a unique proposition for active recreation and team building for your Team.
The NMK Museum Crawl is an alternative idea for going out with your team or partners. To make your museum marathon more enjoyable, we serve drinks and snacks during breaks in the tour. As part of the trip, there will be a moment to sit down over coffee, talk, and exchange thoughts about what you will see. And it will be quite something… during the Museum Crawl, participants will see 4 NMK galleries with a guide in a single day!
The Museum Crawl is a great opportunity to spend time creatively and pleasantly with people of similar interests. You don’t have to be an expert! Experiencing and discussing art together enriches and strengthens interpersonal relationships. We are convinced you will not forget this day!
Basic information
→ tour duration: 3 hours
→ price for a group of up to 10 people: PLN 1680 in Polish, PLN 2340 in English
The price includes admission tickets to four branches, the guide’s fee, drinks, and snacks
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