Letecké muzeum Metoděje Vlacha v Mladé Boleslavi
Modern hangar museum at the Mladá Boleslav airfield, showing flight-capable replicas of historic aircraft, static exhibits and aviation simulators.
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About the museum
Metoděj Vlach, a fitter and racing driver for Laurin & Klement, became in 1912 the first Czech to take off in Mladá Boleslav in an aircraft of his own design powered by a car engine. In his memory the Nadační fond Metoděje Vlacha (Metoděj Vlach Foundation) was established in 2001; it owns and operates his replica and other flight-capable replicas and reproductions of historic aircraft.
The museum building on the northern edge of the Mladá Boleslav airfield was completed in 2014 to a design by the studio Hlaváček – architekti and received the title Building of the Year 2014. It opened to the public on 12 April 2015. The project was led by the Central Bohemian Region, and the museum is a branch of the Muzeum Mladoboleslavska (Mladá Boleslav Museum).
The hangar halls are used for exhibitions, flight simulators and interactive elements. From the grandstand visitors can watch activity on the airfield apron, and from the observation tower there is a view over the surrounding countryside. The aim of the museum is to bring the history of aviation closer to visitors and to show in practice how aircraft used to fly.
Highlights
- Flight-capable replicas of historic aircraft, including the replica of Metoděj Vlach's 1912 aircraft
- Static displays of aircraft and gliders
- Aviation simulator and gyroscope to try out
- Observation tower and grandstand with a view of the airfield apron
- Hangar Café and a children's playground by the building
Permanent exhibitions
- Letuschopné repliky historických letadel – The Metoděj Vlach Foundation operates replicas of early aircraft, from the replica of Metoděj Vlach's machine to the fighters of the First World War. In fine weather they can be seen flying.
- Statické exponáty – On display are, for example, the Orlík glider and the motorised Blaník, or amateur aircraft such as the Verner W-01 Brouček and the W-02 Vari Eze.
- Founded
- 2014
- Operated by
- Muzeum Mladoboleslavska
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 150 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 75 Kčchildren from 6 years, students, seniors and holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 75 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 75 Kč |
| Visitors with disabilities | 75 KčHolders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards pay reduced admission. |
| Students & apprentices | 75 Kč |
| Groups | 20 Kč per personOrganised groups of pupils from schools and school facilities based in the Central Bohemian Region pay CZK 20 per person; accompanying adults enter free. The discount does not apply to educational programmes. Groups from children's homes enter free. |
| Families | 300 KčTwo adults and one to three children under 15. |
| Simulators (gyroscope 3 minutes, aviation simulator 7 minutes) | 50 KčPrice per ride. |
Group visits and school trips must be booked in advance at info@lmmv.cz or by phone on +420 326 211 080.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 300 Kč · Two adults and one to three children under 15. |
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Children are welcome in the museum. Aviation simulators can be tried out, and there is a children's playground by the café.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking is directly in front of the museum building. Bicycle stands are also available.
The museum is located at Mladá Boleslav airport and is part of the Greenway Jizera cycle route.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
The Hangar Café, with a view of the airfield apron, is open daily 9:00–18:00; there is a children's playground by the café.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The educational programme “Proč to letí?” (Why Does It Fly?) is intended for pupils of lower secondary schools and students of secondary schools, lasts about 90 minutes and costs CZK 50 per pupil (accompanying persons free). Bookings at info@lmmv.cz or +420 326 211 080. Dogs are not allowed in the museum. |
