The Polish Aviation Museum fills hangars and a striking modern pavilion on the old Rakowice-Czyżyny airfield, one of Europe's oldest military airfields. Its collection runs from gliders and helicopters to rare historic aircraft, including pre-war planes that once belonged to Hermann Göring's collection.
It is a strong choice if you want a museum outside Krakow's medieval and Jewish-history circuit. The site is large enough to reward a slow visit, especially for aircraft enthusiasts or families who need a break from old-town sightseeing.