Wawel Royal Castle opens queen exhibition on 23 October

Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow opened Anna Jagiellon. All the Faces of the Queen on 23 October 2026, adding a new temporary exhibition to the historic royal complex. The exhibition examines Anna Jagiellon as an independent ruler, founder, patron and guardian of dynastic heritage, rather than only as a member of the Jagiellonian family.

Anna Jagiellon exhibition runs until February

The exhibition continues until 14 February 2027 on the Castle First Floor. The Royal Castle lists the exhibition in its current programme, where the dates and location appear together in the visitor information.

Anna Jagiellon was the daughter of Sigismund the Old, the sister of Sigismund Augustus and the wife of Stefan Batory. The exhibition follows the different roles attached to her life and public position, presenting her as a political and cultural figure in her own right.

The display is accompanied by an artistic intervention consisting of a single painting by Ewa Juszkiewicz. The work is shown in the chambers of Wawel Royal Castle, linking the contemporary contribution with the historic interiors used for the exhibition. The official exhibition page identifies the first-floor venue and the full exhibition period.

The first-floor rooms frame a royal biography

The location is part of the exhibition's subject, not simply its address. Visitors encounter the presentation inside the Castle First Floor, where the setting connects Anna Jagiellon's story with the royal residence associated with Poland's dynastic history.

The exhibition also sits within a wider autumn programme at the castle. Another temporary display, Lares and penates. On building a sense of security in architecture, began on 24 September 2026 and continues until 6 January 2027. The castle's programme also lists Love Confessions at the Piano for 23 November 2026 in the Senator's Hall, giving the autumn calendar a separate music event alongside the exhibitions.

Coverage by Polish Press Agency describes the exhibition as a presentation of all known portraits of the mature Anna Jagiellon. That focus makes the display particularly relevant to the castle's first-floor chambers, where the historical setting and the portrait material can be considered together.

Visiting Wawel Royal Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Anna Jagiellon. All the Faces of the Queen opened on 23 October 2026 at Wawel Royal Castle on the Castle First Floor and runs until 14 February 2027.
• The exhibition is part of the castle's temporary programme. Its visitor information records closures on 1 and 11 November 2026, so those dates require particular care when planning a visit.
• Wawel Royal Castle stands on Wawel Hill in Krakow. The official visitor information identifies the Castle First Floor as the exhibition venue.
• The surrounding site includes historic chambers and castle interiors, so the visit takes place through an architectural complex rather than a single modern gallery room.
• Polish is the official language of Poland, and the national currency is the Polish zloty.

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Frequently asked questions about Wawel Royal Castle

When did Anna Jagiellon. All the Faces of the Queen open at Wawel Royal Castle?

The exhibition opened on 23 October 2026 and is scheduled to continue until 14 February 2027.

What is Anna Jagiellon. All the Faces of the Queen about?

It presents Anna Jagiellon as an independent ruler, founder, patron and guardian of dynastic heritage, with an artistic intervention by Ewa Juszkiewicz.

Where is Wawel Royal Castle and how do you get there?

It is on Wawel Hill in Krakow, with the exhibition located on the Castle First Floor.