Galerie Cesty ke světlu
Private gallery of the painter Zdeněk Hajný in Chodov, combining paintings, stained-glass objects, music and light; open only in even-numbered weeks.
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About the museum
The Galerie Cesty ke světlu (Paths to Light Gallery) was founded by the painter, graphic artist and psychologist Zdeněk Hajný. Its creation was preceded by the multimedia synthesis project Via ad lucem from 1991, which envisaged an exhibition of fine art combined with music, lighting and scents; originally a location in the premises of the Strahov Monastery was considered. The gallery was solemnly opened on 26 May 1994 in Chodov, Prague.
According to its creators, it is not meant to be a classic exhibition hall but a quiet place for pausing, concentration and mental and spiritual renewal, with a basic Christian orientation. It was gradually extended with spaces made of stained-glass objects and star symbols made of semi-precious stones, in which the appearance of the space changes with the alternation of natural and artificial light. The copper roof of the building was completed in 2011.
Apart from the paintings of Zdeněk Hajný, the gallery hosts exhibitions by other artists in the Křišťálová pyramida (Crystal Pyramid), afternoon multimedia programmes Vesmírná píseň (Cosmic Song) and Putování vesmírem (Journey Through Space), evening lectures and concerts. The gallery also runs educational projects for schools on a long-term basis.
Highlights
- Paintings and other works by the founder, Zdeněk Hajný
- Stained-glass objects and star symbols made of semi-precious stones
- Křišťálová pyramida (Crystal Pyramid) with exhibitions by other artists
- Afternoon multimedia programmes Vesmírná píseň and Putování vesmírem
- Evening lectures and concerts
Permanent exhibition
- Dílo Zdeňka Hajného a prostory galerie – The gallery presents paintings and other works by its founder; it also includes stained-glass objects and star symbols made of semi-precious stones, which change the appearance of the space according to the lighting.
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- Galerie Cesty ke světlu Zdeňka Hajného
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 145 Kč |
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| Reduced | 120 Kčchildren and seniors |
| Children & teens | 120 Kč |
| Seniors | 120 Kč |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeHolders of ZP, ZTP and ZTP-P cards enter free. |
Tickets for evening programmes cost CZK 200 to 450 and are sold in advance at the gallery’s cash desk.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Chodov · 5-min walk · 300 m
Metro C to Chodov station (first exit on the left, about 5 minutes on foot; according to the website, 300 m from the metro); buses 115, 135, 154, 177 and 197 to the Chodov-Metro stop.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | According to the website, the afternoon programmes take place in the lecture hall on the second floor: Vesmírná píseň from Tuesday to Sunday at 15:00, and Putování vesmírem on weekends at 17:00. The gallery offers educational projects for schools. |
