Step into a world where history, art and technology meet at MuFo – the Walery Rzewuski Museum of Photography in Kraków. This unique museum explores more than a century of photographic innovation, from early daguerreotypes and vintage cameras to contemporary visual culture.

Through exhibitions, archives and educational programs, MuFo shows how photography has influenced the way people document moments, tell stories and understand the world.

Photography through time

MuFo was created to preserve and present Poland’s photographic heritage. The museum collects historic photographs, maintains extensive archives and organizes exhibitions that explore the artistic and technical development of photography.

Visitors can follow the evolution of the medium from its earliest experiments in the 19th century to modern digital photography. The displays reveal how photography evolved from a scientific curiosity into an essential form of artistic expression, journalism and everyday memory.

Exhibitions and collections

One of the museum’s main exhibitions, “What Does a Photo Do?”, presents photography as art, documentation and communication. The display includes more than 1,000 objects, from prints and negatives to historic cameras and photographic equipment.

Another exhibition, “Portrait”, explores the history of portrait photography. Starting with early daguerreotypes and continuing to contemporary works, it shows how photographic techniques and artistic approaches have changed over time.

Useful information for visitors

Key information for planning your visit:

• Locations: Rakowicka 22A and Józefitów 16 in Kraków
• Main exhibitions: large displays presented primarily at the Rakowicka site
• Activities: workshops, lectures and educational programs about photography
• Collections: historic photographs, cameras, negatives and archives

Why visit MuFo?

MuFo offers a fascinating journey through the history of photography, connecting art, science and technology. Its exhibitions reveal how photographs shape the way people remember events, document history and express creativity.

For visitors interested in visual culture, media and artistic innovation, the museum provides an inspiring look at photography from its earliest beginnings to the present day.