Villa Atma – Karol Szymanowski Museum
Willa Atma
A highland wooden house where composer Karol Szymanowski lived in his later years. It is now a memorial museum that hosts small concerts in summer.
Villa Atma is a traditional highland wooden house. Polish composer Karol Szymanowski lived here from 1930 to 1935, drawing on highland folk music to create the ballet Harnasie. It is now a branch of the National Museum in Kraków, displaying his manuscripts, piano and household furnishings. Indoor concerts are often held here in summer.
The museum is small, and a visit takes about 30–45 minutes, making it a good choice for classical music lovers. It is closed on Mondays and is about a 10-minute walk from the town center.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tatra Museum
- Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery & Old Church
- Krupówki Street
- Museum of Zakopane Style – Villa Koliba
- Gubałówka
- Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima at Krzeptówki
- Strążyska Valley & Siklawica Falls