HiveBeeCon² - DIY Kraków Weekender - City Picks

More ideas for your HiveBeeCon weekend in Kraków. Pair these with the Audio Art picks from the previous post if you like—these are independent city options you can orbit.

Wawel Royal Castle — “Free November”

What: Selected exhibitions are free all November; you still need a zero-PLN timed ticket (with current conversion rates it is roughly 0 USD/EUR/HBD which sounds like a fair price) Book online or pick up day-of at the ticket office. Popular slots go fast - plan ahead.
Why it works: budget-friendly anchor; easy to combine with a Vistula stroll.
Info: Official page: https://wawel.krakow.pl/en/free-november-2025

Rynek Underground (Podziemia Rynku) — under the Main Square

What: Multimedia time capsule beneath Rynek Główny: medieval walkways, artifacts, projections, soundscapes. Last entry ~75 minutes before closing; pre-book if you can.
Why it works: weather-proof, central, great for small groups.
Info: Official branch page: https://muzeumkrakowa.pl/en/branches/rynek-underground

Manggha Museum of Japanese Art & Technology

What: Japan-focused shows scheduled through Sun, 16 Nov (e.g., Echoes of Edo, Glimpses of Meiji; BIJUTSU SEKAI / The World of Art). Calm riverside venue with café and shop.
Why it works: language-light, visually rich—unexpected Japan in Kraków.
Info: Temporary exhibitions: https://manggha.pl/en/temporary-exhibitions

Stained Glass Museum (Muzeum Witrażu) — live workshop tour

What: A working studio visited with a guide only; English tours typically at 12:00 & 15:00, Tue–Sat (closed Sun/Mon). Tours ~45–60 min; booking recommended and tours run with min. 2 people.
Why it works: hands-on craft demo; perfect compact micro-meetup.
Info: English tours: https://muzeumwitrazu.pl/guided-tours-for-individual-tourists/

For foodies — Restaurant Week (city-wide)

What: Prix-fixe 3 courses + cocktail at festival pricing across top spots—great for forming dinner squads. The autumn edition runs through 19 Nov 2025; browse and book online (EN).
Why it works: fixed price, easy reservations, lots of variety.
Info / booking (EN): https://week.pl/en/restaurants/festival/restaurant-week

Sunday wildcard — Hala Targowa / Plac Targowy flea market

What: The legendary Sunday rummage: antiques, vinyl, oddities—best 07:00–14:00 (earlier = better finds). Free to browse; bring cash and curiosity.
Why it works: low-effort, high-serendipity; great for photos and small hauls.
Info: Overview in English: https://www.inyourpocket.com/krakow/plac-targowy-flea-market_5887e

How to use this post

Spin up micro-meetups around any item (or your own idea). Drop a comment/ping in chat (or in the bridged Telegram group) when/where you’re going - others will join if they like.

These are public Kraków venues/events (not HiveBeeCon programming). For the latest hours, ticket releases, or changes, please check the organizers’ pages linked above.

See you in Kraków. Hive it your own way! 🐝