Archeoskanzen Březno

About the museum

The Archeologický skanzen Březno was established as a site of experimental archaeology at an important multi-period locality near Postoloprty in the Louny district. Long-term research here documented settlement from the Neolithic to the early Middle Ages. Archaeologists worked here from 1954 to 1973, and from 1981 an experimental archaeology workplace operated here. Its task was to test how period tools worked, how demanding it was to build houses, how much material the constructions consumed, and how one could live in them in summer and winter.

Since 1992 the open-air museum has been part of the Oblastní muzeum v Lounech (Regional Museum in Louny). The permanent open-air exhibition presents reconstructions of dwellings and farm buildings from the 4th millennium BC, from the 6th and 9th centuries AD, and a Slavic settlement from the 9th century. The buildings stand on the sites of excavated ground plans and are made of original materials.

Visitors can see reconstructed houses, demonstrations of prehistoric technologies and animals, and can take part in guided tours, workshops and craft courses. The open-air museum holds all-day prehistoric and historical events several times a year, for example gatherings of gladiators, Romans and barbarians, or International Archaeology Day.

Highlights

• Reconstructions of prehistoric and early medieval dwellings on original ground plans
• Demonstrations of prehistoric technologies and experimental archaeology
• Slavic settlement from the 9th century
• All-day events, for example Ludi Aprilis and Neolitica
• Educational programmes for schools

Permanent exhibition

• Rekonstrukce pravěkých a raně středověkých obydlí – The outdoor exhibition shows dwellings and farm buildings from the 4th millennium BC, from the 6th and 9th centuries AD, and a Slavic settlement from the 9th century, together with demonstrations of prehistoric technologies.

Founded

1981

Operated by

Oblastní muzeum v Lounech

Admission & discounts

Price list valid from 1 January 2023. Free admission for children up to age 6, holders of AMG cards, journalists (press card), companions of ZTP holders, and dogs on a leash. At weekend events with a programme, admission is voluntary; the recommended amounts are CZK 100, CZK 80 and CZK 300 for a family. Teaching staff accompanying school groups enter free. Card payment is not possible at the open-air museum; cash only.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The open-air museum offers educational programmes for schools and a family admission. During visits and events, visitors can try various additional activities under the guidance of animators.

Getting there & parking

The open-air museum lies in the fields above the River Ohře, about 4.5 km from Louny (GPS 50.3596655, 13.7454603). From Louny a yellow hiking trail and cycle route no. 6 lead there. By car along road no. 2463 towards Březno: from the stop Postoloprty, rozc. skanzen, turn right past the agricultural complexes; at the T-junction turn right; the open-air museum is 100 m further on, on the left-hand side.

Amenities & dining

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