Důl Řimbaba

About the museum

Důl Řimbaba stands in the hamlet of Vysoká Pec, which belongs to the municipality of Bohutín, and is one of the smallest shafts in the Bohutín ore district. Sinking began in 1843 under the original name Důl Božího požehnání (Mine of God’s Blessing), and galena lead ore was mined here. Operations lasted until 1900; the shaft reached a depth of 270 m, and almost 6,000 m of galleries were driven from it. Mining had already taken place on this site in the Middle Ages.

After 1900 the mine served as an auxiliary operation and ventilation shaft for the other shafts of the district, and from 1954 to 1969 also as a training mine for students of the Příbram Mining Industrial School. After mining ceased in the area, the shaft became an access point to a hereditary adit (dědičná štola).

Since 2006 the site has been managed by Spolek Řimbaba, a civic association of natives and friends of the Bohutín area, which is gradually building a regional museum devoted to mining and local history. Visitors can see exhibitions in the former engine house, a miner’s flat, nativity scenes and mining equipment, and climb the lookout on the winding tower. By prior arrangement, the Řimbabská štola (Řimbaba adit), whose origins probably date back to the 16th century, is also open to visitors.

Highlights

• Lookout on the winding tower with an observation platform at a height of 14 m
• Řimbabská štola – underground tour (by prior booking)
• Exhibition in the former engine house with a mineralogical collection and historical photographs
• Miner’s flat with a replica of the original equipment
• Exhibition of nativity scenes and an outdoor exhibition of mining equipment

Permanent exhibitions

• Povrchové expozice muzea – The former engine house with an exhibition on the region, a mineralogical collection and a joinery workshop from the 1930s (20th century), a miner’s flat, an exhibition of nativity scenes and an outdoor exhibition of agricultural and mining equipment.
• Řimbabská štola – The first underground exhibition open to the public; mine workings of uncertain age, probably founded as early as the 16th century. Tours must always be booked in advance.
• Expozice betlémů – A permanent display of historical and contemporary nativity scenes; larger events sometimes include woodcarving demonstrations.

Founded

2006

Operated by

Spolek Řimbaba Bohutín

Admission & discounts

Admission to the surface exhibitions and the adit tour are paid separately.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The association runs many events, mainly for children and young people, such as Easter and Christmas programmes at Řimbaba. On the site there is an outdoor exhibition of medieval mining with a replica of a charcoal kiln.

Getting there & parking

The mine site lies in the locality of Vysoká Pec, part of the municipality of Bohutín, about 2 km from Příbram in the direction of Plzeň.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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