Dům Františka Kupky
Exhibition in the house where the family of the painter František Kupka lived, presenting his life and his path to abstract art.
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About the museum
František Kupka was born in 1871 in Opočno, but he spent his childhood and youth in Dobruška. The family moved here in 1872. In 1882 his father, Václav Kupka, bought house no. 323 in Svatodušská Street, today František Kupka Street, and the family lived there until 1892. In Dobruška Kupka trained as a saddler and harness maker; he then studied painting in Jaroměř, Prague, Vienna and, from 1895, in Paris. He became one of the pioneers of abstract art.
The house has an original core with thick stone walls and a partly dug-out cellar with a well. The first written mention of the building dates from 1685, and most of the town’s original development was destroyed by a fire in 1806. During the reconstruction in 2021, remains of the original internal layout of the house came to light.
The František Kupka House exhibition is part of the Vlastivědné muzeum v Dobrušce (Local History Museum in Dobruška) and opened to the public on 11 September 2021. It was created in cooperation with the Prague Galerie KODL and, in several rooms of the house, introduces visitors to Kupka’s life and work. It includes an entertaining and educational section where visitors can try out the theme by writing and drawing. Early Kupka works from the museum’s collections are displayed separately, in the exhibition Mládí Františka Kupky in the historic town hall building.
Highlights
- House where the family of František Kupka lived from 1882 to 1892
- Panel exhibition on Kupka’s life in Opočno, Dobruška and Paris
- Kupka’s work during the First World War and his service in the Czech Legions
- The path to abstract work and period magazines in the exhibition
- Entertaining and educational zone for children and adults
Permanent exhibition
- Dům Františka Kupky – Panel exhibition in two original rooms of the house follows Kupka’s life from childhood in Opočno and Dobruška, through his studies and Paris, to his turn towards abstraction, and also recalls his service in the Legions during the First World War. The third room houses the entertaining and educational zone.
- Founded
- 2021
- Operated by
- Město Dobruška (Vlastivědné muzeum Dobruška)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 60 Kč |
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| Reduced | 40 Kčstudents, seniors from 60 years, and holders of a ZTP card |
| Children & teens | 20 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15. |
| Seniors | 40 KčFrom 60 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 40 KčZTP; holders of ZTP/P enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 40 Kč |
| Combined ticket (all exhibitions of the Local History Museum open on the day) | 140 Kč |
| Combined ticket, reduced and children’s | 70 Kč |
The price applies to admission to one building. Children under 6, holders of a ZTP/P card and accompanying teachers enter free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Hands-on stations
The entertaining and educational zone allows children and adults to try out the theme by writing, drawing and observing details.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | From October to April the visit must be booked in advance with the Vlastivědné muzeum Dobruška. |
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