Galerie antického umění v Hostinném
The gallery in a former Franciscan church presents the collection of plaster casts of ancient sculptures of Charles University.
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About the museum
The collection of casts of ancient sculpture is one of the important European collections of its kind. It was formed at Charles University in Prague and from the 19th century was exhibited in the Klementinum in Prague. Long-term collecting led to a large selection of the most important works of ancient sculpture, including reconstructions of statues and groups which Wilhelm Klein assembled from fragments held in various museums.
After the installation in the Klementinum was dismantled in the early 1960s, the collection briefly found a home at Hrubý Rohozec Castle near Turnov. In 1965 the university was offered the Franciscan monastery church in Hostinné, whose sober, bright space suited a permanent exhibition of ancient sculpture well. The damaged casts were professionally restored and installed in both aisles of the church, and in August 1969 the gallery was opened to the public for the first time.
The exhibited collection shows the development of ancient sculpture over several centuries. The originals of most of the statues are held in museums around the world, so in Hostinné visitors can see works that they would otherwise have had to seek in many countries. A second part of the collection of casts can be seen at the state castle of Duchcov.
Highlights
- Collection of plaster casts of ancient statues in the former Franciscan church
- Reconstructions of statues and groups assembled from fragments held in different museums
- Copies of works whose originals are lost or destroyed
- Overview of the development of ancient sculpture over several centuries
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice odlitků antické plastiky – The collection of plaster casts of works by ancient sculptors in the former Franciscan church traces the development of ancient sculpture over several centuries. It includes reconstructions of statues and groups whose originals are scattered or lost.
- Founded
- 1969
- Operated by
- Filozofická fakulta Univerzity Karlovy
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren and young people under 18, students, pensioners, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · children and young people under 18 |
| Seniors | 50 Kčpensioners |
| Visitors with disabilities | 50 KčZTP, ZTP/P |
| Students & apprentices | 50 Kč |
| Combined ticket for the Gallery of Ancient Art and the municipal museum (standard) | 160 Kč |
| Combined ticket for the Gallery of Ancient Art and the municipal museum (reduced) | 80 Kč |
The price applies to admission to the gallery; the municipal museum in the same monastery has its own admission charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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 gallery is step-free.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 45 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
Children under 12 are admitted to the gallery only when accompanied by an adult.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Individual visits are usually made without a guide; a guide is provided for groups of more than 15 people, and groups should be booked in advance. Expert explanations and lectures for special groups (for example, universities) are arranged by telephone with a staff member of the Faculty of Arts of Charles University. Children under 12 are admitted to the gallery only when accompanied by an adult. |
