Areál čs. opevnění Hlučín-Darkovičky
Site of three infantry bunkers and a light fortification from 1935–1938, restored to its 1938 condition, is part of the Silesian Museum.
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About the museum
The fortress site at Darkovičky consists of the infantry bunkers MO-S 18 Obora, MO-S 19 Alej and MO-S 20 Orel and a light fortification, model 37 (řopík). It was built in 1935–1938 as part of the Czechoslovak fortifications, and the individual structures differ in construction, firing concept and degree of resistance.
Restoration began in 1980, when a working group of the then Museum of the Revolutionary Struggle and Liberation in Ostrava selected several structures to be returned to their 1938 condition. In June 1984 the museum took over four of the selected structures and began to restore them with the help of volunteers. The MO-S 19 Alej bunker was opened to the public on 28 September 1988. Since 1992 the site has been part of the Silesian Museum.
Today it is one of the best-preserved fortress museums in the country; visitors see original or faithfully restored weapons, gun carriages, optics and technical equipment in the bunkers. The site is part of the TECHNOTRASA trail of technical attractions in the Moravian-Silesian Region, and a nature trail along the line of the Czechoslovak fortifications in the Hlučín region also runs through it.
Highlights
- Bunker MO-S 19 Alej restored to its 1938 condition
- Anti-tank gun model 36 and other original weapons
- Bunker MO-S 18 Obora with a working pump and ventilation
- Light fortification model 37 (řopík)
- Bunker MO-S 20 Orel with a 26 m deep shaft
- Part of the TECHNOTRASA trail
Permanent exhibition
- Muzeum československé fortifikace – Two separate infantry bunkers (MO-S 18 Obora and MO-S 19 Alej), the fortress bunker MO-S 20 Orel and a reconstructed light fortification, model 37, with original or faithfully restored armament and equipment.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Slezské zemské muzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 90 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren and young people aged 6–18, students, holders of ISIC/ITIC cards, seniors over 65 (with valid ID), members of the Klub přátel výtvarného umění (Friends of Fine Arts Club), the Čtyřlístek children’s club and the Fond ohrožených dětí (Endangered Children’s Fund). |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children and young people aged 6 to 18 pay the reduced admission. |
| Seniors | 50 KčSeniors over 65 with a valid ID card. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards, including an escort, enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 50 KčWith a student card or other ID. |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Groups of 10 or more people receive a 20% discount when booked in advance. |
| Families | 180 KčTwo adults and up to three children under 18. |
Free admission: In 2026, entry was free on 8 May (Victory Day) and 5 September (Open Bunkers); the next free day is 28 October 2026 (Day of the Establishment of the Independent Czechoslovak State).
Free entry is granted, among others, to children under 6 and to holders of AMG and ICOM cards. Photography in the exhibitions without flash and tripod is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: not available
- 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 exterior of the site is difficult to access for people with physical disabilities. The entrance to the MO-S 19 Alej bunker is not step-free, and the lower floor is inaccessible. There is no step-free toilet or reserved parking space here; if you are interested in a visit, it is recommended to contact the site manager.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Darkovičky
The nearest city public transport stop is called Darkovičky.
By car
- Accessible parking: not available
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Photography | Photography in the exhibitions without flash and tripod is free. |
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| Good to know | The visit includes a tour of several separate structures in the open terrain. A green-marked nature trail about 6.5 km long runs from the site along the line of the Czechoslovak fortifications in the Hlučín region. Dogs (except guide dogs), bicycles, roller skates and scooters are not allowed in the outdoor exhibitions. |
