The topic of this article is focused on presenting existing connections between universities and museums in Poland. It discovers mutual tasks and opportunities arising from a joint cooperation between these institutions. The aim of the publication is primarily a dissemination of museums’ educational mission. Addditonal element of the article is outlining museums’ informative function related to opportunities given to Polish pegagogues, graduates and students. Information contained in this article should also encourage readers to visit museums, to take a part in the museum programmes or to implement innovative didactic actions in academic curriculum. The topic of this article is focused on presenting existing connections between universities and museums in Poland. It discovers mutual tasks and opportunities arising from a joint cooperation between these institutions. The aim of the publication is primarily a dissemination of museums’ educational mission. Addditonal element of the article is outlining museums’ informative function related to opportunities given to Polish pegagogues, graduates and students. Information contained in this article should also encourage readers to visit museums, to take a part in the museum programmes or to implement innovative didactic actions in academic curriculum.