Alšova jihočeská galerie v Hluboké nad Vltavou
Main seat of the Alšova jihočeská galerie in the Zámecká jízdárna of Hluboká Castle, with major exhibitions of fine art from the Gothic period to the present day.
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About the museum
The Alšova jihočeská galerie was established in the 1950s and is named after the painter Mikoláš Aleš. Its collections were handed over to the newly founded institution in 1953. At first the gallery was housed in the building of the town museum, because the Zámecká jízdárna (castle riding hall) in Hluboká nad Vltavou was undergoing reconstruction; it opened to the public there on 15 April 1956. The riding hall was built in 1845–1913 to a design by Franz Beer, and in 1953 Jaroslav Fidra adapted it for the gallery's purposes.
The gallery manages more than 17,000 works of art. The core of its collections is South Bohemian Gothic art from the 14th to 16th centuries, along with European painting from the 16th to 19th centuries, including Flemish and Dutch painting of the 17th century, and Czech art of the 20th and 21st centuries, for example the Surrealists and Mikuláš Medek. Since 2001 it has been established by the South Bohemian Region.
The gallery also has further branches: the Mezinárodní muzeum keramiky (International Museum of Ceramics) in Bechyně and the Wortnerův dům in České Budějovice, which has an exhibition from the gallery's collections. Every summer large exhibition projects take place in the Zámecká jízdárna in Hluboká; in 2026 they include the exhibitions Sny o krajině, Jiří Balcar and Jan Vičar.
Highlights
- Zámecká jízdárna as an exhibition hall within the grounds of Hluboká Castle
- Major summer exhibition projects (2026: Sny o krajině, Jiří Balcar, Jan Vičar)
- Collections of South Bohemian Gothic art, European painting and Czech art of the 20th and 21st centuries
- Accompanying programmes, guided tours and workshops
- Branches: Wortnerův dům and the Mezinárodní muzeum keramiky in Bechyně
- Founded
- 1953
- Operated by
- Jihočeský kraj
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 225 Kč |
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| Reduced | 180 Kčchildren aged 6–15, seniors over 60, secondary and university students with a card (e.g. ISIC), holders of the BuďKarta card |
| Children & teens | 180 Kčfree up to age 5 · children aged 6–15; children under 6 enter free |
| Seniors | 180 Kčseniors over 60 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards and their companion enter free |
| Students & apprentices | 180 Kčsecondary and university students upon presentation of a card; students of art courses enter free |
| Families | 500 Kč2 adults and 2 children under 15 |
| Accompanying programmes | 90 Kč |
| Guided tours | 90 Kč |
| Senior Pass holders | 90 Kč |
| Family Pass holders | 450 Kč |
| Nursery school pupils within lessons | 25 Kčaccompanying teacher free |
| Primary school pupils within lessons | 75 Kčaccompanying teacher free |
| Secondary school students within lessons | 90 Kčaccompanying teacher free |
Free admission is also granted to members of the Klub přátel AJG (Friends Club of the AJG), except for the main exhibition projects; holders of journalist and ICOM cards; members of the Rada galerií ČR (Council of Galleries of the Czech Republic) and the Asociace muzeí a galerií (Association of Museums and Galleries); and professional staff of museums, galleries and heritage institutes. Card payment is possible.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The path from the castle rises steeply, and for wheelchair users without assistance the walking route is impassable. A car road leads to the complex through the castle park; a barrier stands in front of the complex, and the gallery's administration must be called on +420 776 629 637 to open it. Three parking spaces are reserved for holders of ZTP cards. Inside the gallery, 2 steps lead from the entrance to the Horní gotika (Upper Gothic) section and 15 steps to the Dolní gotika (Lower Gothic) section; a staircase of 5 steps leads to the Great Hall, and a step-free detour along the building is arranged in advance with staff. No induction loop is installed. A step-free toilet is in the castle complex (not run by the gallery); it is locked with a Euro key, which is available at the ticket office. There is no baby changing table.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 500 Kč · 2 adults and 2 children under 15 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Baby changing facilities: not available
The gallery offers interactive educational programmes and workshops. Children aged 6–15 pay the reduced admission, and the family admission is for 2 adults and 2 children under 15. There is no baby changing table.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hluboká nad Vltavou, Pod Kostelem
The gallery recommends getting off the bus at the Hluboká nad Vltavou, Pod Kostelem stop.
By car
Paid parking
The gallery recommends parking in a paid car park in the town centre; three spaces by the castle are reserved for visitors with disabilities.
- Accessible parking
From the car park continue along Bezručova Street past the Hotel Štekl to the castle; the Zámecká jízdárna stands on the left of it.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
- Lockers
By the ticket offices there is an improvised cloakroom, lockers for storing belongings and rest areas. Public toilets in the castle grounds are charged for; gallery visitors can take a free token from the ticket office.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Rental of the gallery's spaces is arranged via pronajmy@ajg.cz, tel. +420 775 262 033.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The gallery offers guided tours, lectures, workshops, interactive accompanying programmes and year-round art courses at the Ateliér Alšovka. |
