Join us for the ICC family workshops at the Collegium Maius Museum of the Jagiellonian University. This time, we’ll be exploring the cosmos! We’ll take a closer look at the work of a famous astronomer from the Kraków Academy and see what instruments were used to study space 500 years ago. We’ll also explore how discoveries relating to stars, planets and the sky have influenced art.

22 November 2026, 12.30

Does a globe always have to depict the Earth? How were stars and planets observed and studied in the past? Is a telescope essential for exploring the cosmos? We’ll find out how a famous astronomer, who studied at the Kraków Academy – the predecessor of today’s Jagiellonian University – managed this some 500 years ago. During the session, we’ll learn about historical methods of exploring the cosmos and examine astronomical instruments from the collections of the Collegium Maius Museum at the Jagiellonian University. We’ll also discover how changing conceptions of the universe inspired artists and influenced the way the world was depicted in art.

In the practical session, children and parents, with the support of our educators, will create their own artworks inspired by scientific discoveries and their impact on art. We will combine various techniques and materials, developing imagination, dexterity and curiosity about the world. Together, we will gaze at the sky through the eyes of astronomers of old and create cosmic tales.

We also invite families from Ukraine to join us – an educator who speaks Ukrainian will be present.

The sessions have been temporarily moved from the ICC’s premises on the Main Square to the Jagiellonian University Museum due to the refurbishment of the building as part of the FEnIKS programme – European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate and the Environment 2021–2027.

Practical information:

• the sessions are free of charge,
• they take place on Sundays at 12.30 pm at the Jagiellonian University Museum, 15 Jagiellońska Street (entrance via the “U Pęcherza” café)
• we will be waiting for you in the courtyard of Collegium Maius,
• further information is available at: warsztaty@mck.krakow.pl or by telephone on: +48 12 42 42 860.

Check the schedule for the entire series entitled “MINImeetings with Art” and see when the next sessions will take place.