Groteska Theater [Teatr Groteska]

 

What | Groteska Theater [Teatr Groteska]

Where | ul. Skarbowa 2, 31-121 Kraków. See map. 

Parking | ul. Dolnych Młynów 10. Guarded. See map. GPS: 50°3'53"N 19°55'38"E.  

Tram stop | Take trams 13 or 20 to Teatr Bagatela stop and walk about 7 minutes. Search for more connections here.  

Stroller, wheelchair access | No guest elevator in the building, leave the stroller in the lobby. The childrens' stage is located on the 3^rd floor so be ready for lots of climbing ;)  

What to do | The Groteska Theatre in Krakow is one of the oldest and most renowned theaters in Poland and the only theatre of doll in Krakow. The theatre’s repertoire suits adults and children, it addresses fairy tales, classic literature for children and youth. The spectacles are all in Polish, but the audio-visual and emotional richness of the plays will interest non-Polish speaking children as well.

Price, discounts |  On-line reservations available here. The balcony seats start from 17zł., the orchestra seats from 20zł.    

Restrooms | Yes. No changing table.

English speaking | Not during our visits.  

Website | Groteska Theatre or The Theatre of Puppet, Masque and Actor Groteska

like!Konik Café and Club [Klubokawiarnia like!Konik]

What | like!Konik Café and Club [Klubokawiarnia like!Konik]

Where | Plac Wszystkich Świętych 2, 31-004 Kraków. Located in the Pawilon Wyspiańskiego building on level -1. See map. 

Parking | ul. Straszewskiego 14 or ul. Starowiślna 13, guarded.   

Tram stop | Take trams 1, 3, 6, 8 or 18 to the Plac Wszystkich Świętych stop. 

Stroller, wheelchair access | Yes, an elevator in the building.    

What to do | Weekly classes and workshops (age 0-8), concerts and plays, birthday and shower parties, playground, coffee & deserts, meetings, exhibits.

Hours | Monday 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM, Tue.-Fri. 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM, Sat. & Sun. 11.00 AM - 6.00 PM. 

Price, discounts | Varies on class. Average cost for a 45-minute class is 25 zł. 

Restrooms | Yes. 

English speaking | Yes.  

Website | like!Konik

Manggha - Japanese Museum of Art and Technology [Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej Manggha]

What | Japanese Museum of Art and Technology, Manggha [Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej Manggha]

Where | 26 Konopnickiej St. [ul. M. Konopnickiej 26] Kraków. See map.
Note: No left turn on Konopnickiej St. going southbound. U-turn on Grundwaldzkie round bound (Rondo Grunwaldzkie), turn into first street on the righ (Sandomierska St.) and again first right.

Parking | Free parking lot, more parking space on nearby streets.        

Bus stop | Most Grunwaldzki. See map.

Stroller, wheelchair access | Limited stroller access, stairs from parking lot to entrance and in the building.

What to do | A cultural center and museum of Japanese (and other eastern) culture, arts and technology. Educational programs for children: oriental cinema, workshops, library, interactive playground, puzzles, paint, Japanese print classes, cooking classes, language school, etc. Catering facility with traditional Japanese cuisine.

Price, discounts | Some of the cyclic educational programs are free for kids with admission to the museum for parent/guardian. Art classes for children aged five to ten with elements of ceramics, calligraphy, reaping the paper and other arts of Japanese culture held on weekly basis for a semester cost 500 zł. ($170)
 
Restrooms | Yes. No changing table.

English speaking | Yes

Website | Manggha

ŻyWa Atelier (ŻyWa Pracownia)

Where | 1 Bartosza St. [ul. Bartosza 1], Kraków, Kazmierz district. Map.

Parking | ul. Szeroka, Kazimierz (Kraków) [cash needed, street meters do not accept credit cards or bills.] 5-minute walk from parking to ŻyWa Atelier.   

Stroller, wheelchair access | Yes

What to do | Hands-on workshops and crafts - painting, decorating, cutting, clay crafts, basketwork. 

Price, discounts | 25-30 zł. ($8-10) per class. Discounts available for siblings and groups. 

Restrooms | Yes. No changing table. 

English speaking | Yes

Website | ŻyWa Pracownia 

Sztukolotnia | Art Classes at Krakow's Community Center

 
What | Sztukolotnia - Art Classes


Where | 2 Mikołajska St. [ul. Mikołajska 2], Kraków. At Śródmiejski Ośrodek Kultury (Cultural Community Center). The building is located right next to the Market Square (Rynek).

Parking | Teatr Słowackiego or park on Kopernika Street (ul. Kopernika), or Zyblikiewicza Street (ul. Zyblikiewicza). Parking on the street in this area is allowed only if are in Zone C. Click here for more information about parking zones in Cracow.

Stroller, wheelchair access | No. You can leave stroller downstairs [in the entry], stairs up to second floor. 

What to do | Art, film, music, photography classes for kids various ages. We take an art class for 2-4 year olds, 5-8 kids in class, 2 creative teachers, very hands on, kids love it. 

Price, discounts | Very reasonable prices compared to similar classes at private venues. 5 zł ($1.5) if paid in advance, 7 zł. if paid per class.

Restrooms | Yes. No changing table. 

English speaking | Yes, classes held partially in English if needed.

Website | Sztukolotnia