Galerie výtvarného umění v Náchodě
Regional gallery in the former palace riding hall in Náchod has a collection of Russian painting and presents alternating exhibitions of contemporary and regional art.
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About the museum
The Gallery of Fine Art in Náchod was founded in 1966, continuing the work of the Municipal Picture Gallery, whose collections were first presented to the public in 1934. Today it is run by the Hradec Králové Region as a contributory organisation.
It is housed in the former palace riding hall, which was rebuilt for the gallery's needs between 1978 and 1983 to a design by Josef Wagner. When it opened, it was among the most modern gallery buildings in Czechoslovakia in terms of its architecture, its step-free access to the gallery walkway and the equipment of its storerooms.
The gallery's collections, which in 2024 contained more than 6,000 exhibits, are divided into painting, drawing, graphic art, sculpture, photography, applied art and media. The most important part is a set of Russian painting from the 19th and early decades of the 20th century, including works by émigrés who lived in interwar Czechoslovakia. Regional work is another emphasis. Since 2022 the gallery has also operated an exhibition off-space, GVUN Malá, in the Španielova pasáž in the centre of the town.
The gallery prepares author, thematic and historical exhibitions, supplemented by guided tours, workshops and lectures. It regularly holds the regional showcase Náchodská výtvarná zima (Náchod Winter of Fine Art), which began in 1984, the competitive showcase Naše galerie for non-professional artists, and the cycle Umělci do 40 let (Artists under 40).
Highlights
- collection of Russian painting from the 19th and early 20th century
- exhibition space in the former palace riding hall with step-free access
- off-space GVUN Malá for contemporary art and new media
- regional showcase Náchodská výtvarná zima since 1984
- art workshops and educational programmes
- Founded
- 1966
- Operated by
- Královéhradecký kraj (příspěvková organizace)
- Director
- MgA. Alexander Peroutka, Ph.D.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 30 Kčstudents and seniors over 65 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Children and young people up to 19 enter free. |
| Seniors | 30 Kčover 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 30 KčStudents of art history and art disciplines at universities, and holders of ISIC cards, enter free. |
| Groups | –Programmes for schools cost CZK 40 per pupil or student; accompanying adults enter free. |
| Families | 80 Kč |
| Programme for schools (per pupil or student) | 40 KčAccompanying adult free; booking required. |
| Art workshop (per child) | 50 KčAccompanying adult free. |
| Guided tour including admission to the exhibition | 80 Kč |
Holders of the Klub českých turistů card and of the EUROBEDS card receive a 30% discount; only one discount can be used, and the larger one always applies. Admission is also free for staff of museums and galleries, journalists, teachers, members of the Art History Society, holders of ISIC and ITIC cards, and refugees from Ukraine.
Accessibility
- Partially 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 exhibition space of GVUN Jízdárna has full step-free access; other parts of the gallery, including GVUN Malá, are not step-free.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 18 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 80 Kč |
- Family tours & workshops
The gallery runs art workshops for children (CZK 50 per child; accompanying adult free) and educational programmes for schools. Children and young people up to 19 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 2-min walk to the entrance
For GVUN Jízdárna the gallery recommends the public car park by Náchod Castle, about a two-minute walk away. For GVUN Malá there is a public car park in Plhovská Street, directly in front of the gallery.
GVUN Jízdárna is in the grounds of Náchod Castle; GVUN Malá is in the Španielova pasáž in the town centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The gallery shop in the GVUN Jízdárna building sells exhibition publications, artists' books and art publications, as well as promotional and souvenir items.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guided tour costs CZK 80, including admission. Educational programmes for schools last 60 to 90 minutes and are booked by telephone on +420 606 647 216 or +420 491 423 245, or by email at ansorge@gvun.cz. |
