The current exhibition is a modernized version of its predecessor. Therefore, its title was basically retained and exhibition elements were used (figures, models, reconstructions, etc.). The arrangement is different, also qualitatively, enriched with modern visualizations. The principle adopted is that they should support the visitor and not replace exhibits and reconstructions. A new feature are widely available audio guides with guided tours of the exhibition for individual or family visitors in Polish and for foreigners (English and German language versions).
The exhibition takes into account the needs of people with disabilities.
The most important thing, however, is the continuation of the substantive idea from the previous exhibition – presenting the most important moments in the development of the region. The following dates and generally associated “entries” were selected:
70,000 BC (Neanderthal man),
26,000 BC (Homo sapiens as a mammoth hunter),
5300 BC (last hunters and first farmers),
700 BC (in the times of cremation – Bronze Age culture),
250 BC (Celts in the region),
160 AD (barbarians of the period of Roman influence),
1000 AD (on the threshold of Christianity),
1300 AD (in Cracow).
