Krkonošské muzeum Jilemnice
Regional museum in Jilemnice chateau with Metelka's mechanical nativity scene, an exhibition on skiing, the Harrach family and the gallery of the painter Kaván.
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About the museum
The Krkonošské muzeum (Giant Mountains Museum) came into being around 1891, when an exhibition of antiques was held in Jilemnice and its proceeds were to help buy a cabinet for the collections. In 1894 a local ethnographic exhibition followed, and a museum and historical department was formed. The museum moved several times, among other places to the old town hall, a school, a savings bank and the deanery. From 1932 it has borne the name Krkonošské muzeum.
In 1953 the museum moved into Jilemnice chateau, where it remains today. Since 1979 it has been managed by the Správa Krkonošského národního parku (Krkonoše National Park Administration), and since 2013 the town of Jilemnice has also taken part in its operation. In 2019 the town renovated the garden house, where new exhibitions were created.
The museum today uses the chateau (house no. 75), the former brewery (house no. 1) and the garden house. Its collection holds almost 14,000 inventory numbers.
Highlights
- Metelka's mechanical nativity scene and folk nativity scenes
- The exhibition Bílou stopou (On the White Trail) on the history of skiing up to 1938
- Noble exhibition on the Harrach family
- Kaván gallery with about 90 works by the painter František Kaván
- Exhibition on the gardening of Count Jan Harrach
- History of the Gothic church of St Elizabeth
Permanent exhibitions
- Historie a národopis západních Krkonoš – The exhibition in the chateau traces the development of the region from the 13th century to the present and shows folk nativity scenes, including Metelka's mechanical nativity scene.
- Bílou stopou – The exhibition in the former brewery presents the history of Czech skiing up to 1938, including the oldest surviving skis.
- Ze života českého kavalíra – The chateau exhibition introduces the Harrach family, especially Count Jan Nepomuk Harrach.
- Founded
- 1891
- Operated by
- Správa Krkonošského národního parku (ve spolupráci s městem Jilemnice)
- Director
- Bc. David Ulrych
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren aged 6 to 15, students, seniors and holders of a ZTP card |
| Children & teens | 50 KčReduced admission for children aged 6–15. |
| Seniors | 50 KčReduced admission. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 50 KčReduced admission for holders of a ZTP card. |
| Students & apprentices | 50 KčReduced admission. |
| Groups | –Guided tours are for groups of up to 45 people. |
| Families | 200 KčThe family ticket is for 2 adults and up to 3 children. |
| Separate admission to the exhibition halls | 50 KčReduced admission CZK 30. |
Admission to the permanent exhibitions is CZK 100, reduced CZK 50 and family CZK 200. The exhibition halls have separate admission of CZK 50, reduced CZK 30.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | 200 Kč · The family ticket is for 2 adults and up to 3 children. |
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The family ticket is for 2 adults and up to 3 children. Reduced admission applies to children aged 6 to 15.
Getting there & parking
Information about transport in the Krkonoše is available on the website doprava.krnap.cz.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Souvenirs and publications are sold.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | A guided tour takes 60 to 90 minutes and is intended for groups of up to 45 people. The exhibitions can also be viewed without a guide; the exceptions are the mechanical nativity scene and the chateau exhibition, which are shown only with a guide. The visitor rules are available to download from the KRNAP Administration website. |
