Imaginárium břidlice
Small self-service exhibition on slate mining at the Zálužné site, with large-scale photographs, video and original sounds from the mine.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Imaginárium břidlice is a mini-exhibition in one room of the Bílá Holubice recreation centre in Mokřinky near Moravice in the Opava region. It deals with the history of slate mining at the Zálužné site near Vítkov, where slate was mined in the Petr mine, and also with the processing of slate, roofing slate and the life of miners.
The unusual experience is conveyed by large-scale photographs, videos, period exhibits and original sounds recorded in the last working slate mine in the Czech Republic before its closure. The exhibition stands on the left bank of the Moravice river in the Vítkov Highlands, in the Moravice nature park, and lies on the route of the Dědictví břidlice nature trail.
Earlier versions of the Imaginárium were created from 2013 in Vítkov in cooperation with the town. The present exhibition was reopened on 14 May 2022 after renovation. It is run by the Jezerní důl association, based in Budišov nad Budišovkou. The Imaginárium is part of the Krajina břidlice area and, since 2024, also of the Technotrasa tourist route.
Highlights
- large-scale photographs, videos and period exhibits of slate mining
- original sound recordings from the last working slate mine in the Czech Republic
- theme of mining at the Zálužné site (Petr mine) near Vítkov
- self-service tour without a guide
- on the route of the Dědictví břidlice nature trail
Permanent exhibition
- Imaginárium břidlice – The exhibition presents slate mining at the Zálužné site through large-scale photographs, video, exhibits and original sounds from the mine.
- Operated by
- Jezerní důl z. s.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 Kč |
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Admission is charged. According to regional press from 2023, admission is CZK 20 per person (2 persons CZK 40, 4 persons CZK 80, 10 persons CZK 200); the current price list was not found on the websites of the operator or the municipality.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The exhibition is in the grounds of the Bílá Holubice recreation centre in Mokřinky, on the left bank of the Moravice river, and lies on the route of the Dědictví břidlice nature trail.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| Good to know | The exhibition is self-service and requires no guide. According to regional press from 2023, the dark chamber opens with an ordinary payment card. |
