Must see in Cracow: TOP 10 Museums
Centre of Japanese Art and Technology Manggha, Cracow / Fot. Mateusz Skwarczek / Agencja Gazeta
Centre of Japanese Art and Technology Manggha
the initiative of Andrzej Wajda and Krystyna Zachwatowicz was brought to life in 1994. For ten years, it was a division of the National Museum in Krakow, but further to a decision made by the Minister of Culture in January 2005, the Centre is no longer part of the National Museum. Until 1 September 2007 it operated as an independent cultural institution. From 1 September 2007, the Centre has changed its status to a museum, which plans to act as a European centre of the Far East. For many years, the institution has promoted knowledge about Japan, Japanese culture, art, customs and technology. Since its inception, it has combined two functions: as a museum and as an active cultural centre.