Informační centrum Jaderné elektrárny Temelín

About the museum

The Information Centre of the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant was founded by the company ČEZ in 1991. Its purpose was to inform residents about the power plant, nuclear energy and energy and physics in general. It is housed in the Renaissance château Vysoký Hrádek, which stands near the power plant on the site of the former village of Březí near Týn nad Vltavou.

In the two wings of the château there is an extensive explanatory exhibition. It shows how energy relates to everyday life, the principle of nuclear energy and the fuel cycle, and Temelín, its installations and operation. It includes models, interactive games and a cinema hall with a cloud chamber. A smaller part of the exhibition also recalls the history of the château itself.

Today the centre functions as the visitor centre Svět energie (World of Energy). The exhibition is not freely accessible: visitors register in advance for a guided tour. The tour is free of charge and does not include admission to the power plant premises. Interested visitors can also view a virtual version of the power plant, including the area by the nuclear reactor, using virtual reality glasses.

Highlights

• guided tour free of charge
• interactive exhibition Svět energie with educational games
• virtual tour of the power plant, including the reactor, using virtual reality glasses
• Renaissance château Vysoký Hrádek
• step-free access and free parking

Permanent exhibitions

• Svět energie – The interactive exhibition with educational games connects science, technology and everyday life, and explains energy production, nuclear energy and the operation of the Temelín power plant.
• Elektrárna ve virtuální realitě – A tour of the power plant wearing virtual reality glasses leads visitors also to the nuclear reactor and to other places they would not normally reach.

Founded

1991

Operated by

ČEZ, a. s.

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission and the tour are free of 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 Svět energie website states that the site has step-free access.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

Families with children, schools and companies are welcome. The exhibition includes interactive educational games for young and old.

Getting there & parking

The centre is located in the Vysoký Hrádek château near the power plant, about 5 km from Týn nad Vltavou and about 24 km from České Budějovice.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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