Malé muzeum Bible
Small Bible Museum in Pelhřimov with a demonstration of a 16th-century printing workshop, original Kralice Bibles and a guided tour.
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About the museum
The Malé muzeum Bible in Pelhřimov is run by the Biblický teologický seminář, z. s. (Biblical Theological Seminary, civic association). It is devoted to the Bible as the most printed, most translated and most read book in the world, and also to the history of printing. It recalls, for example, that the Gutenberg Bible of 1454–1455 was the first printed book, and that the Bible was the first book to reach the Moon, with the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.
On the guided tour, visitors become acquainted with the atmosphere of a 16th-century printing workshop and the work of the type designer, type founder, typesetter, printer and bookbinder. On a replica of a 16th-century printing press, visitors can print a page of the Kralice Bible themselves. On display are originals of the Kralice Bible, a Hebrew Torah scroll more than two centuries old, the smallest Bible in the world, a Bible made of Lego and Minecraft, a waterproof Bible in an aquarium, and hundreds of other exhibits.
For groups that register in advance, the museum prepares an interactive programme with workshops.
Highlights
- Originals of the Kralice Bible
- Hebrew Torah scroll more than two centuries old
- The smallest Bible in the world
- Bible made of Lego and Minecraft, and a waterproof Bible in an aquarium
- Printing a page of the Kralice Bible on a replica of a 16th-century press
Permanent exhibitions
- Tiskařské metody a komentovaná prohlídka – Demonstration of a 16th-century printing workshop with the work of the type designer, typesetter, printer and bookbinder, including printing a page on a replica press.
- Sbírka vzácných a netradičních Biblí – Originals of the Kralice Bible, the Hebrew Torah scroll, the smallest Bible in the world, the Lego and Minecraft Bible and the waterproof Bible in an aquarium.
- Founded
- 2016
- Operated by
- Biblický teologický seminář, z. s.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 80 Kč |
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| Children & teens | 50 Kč |
| Groups | 100 Kč per personWorkshop programme for groups registered in advance; lasts 1.5–2 hours; CZK 100 per person. |
| Families | 150 KčFamily admission. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Family ticket | 150 Kč · Family admission. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Visitors can print a page of the Kralice Bible themselves, and groups can take part in the workshop programme.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The tour is guided with commentary. The programme for groups includes a printing workshop (on a replica of a 16th-century press or on 19th-century printing presses), a scribal workshop, hand typesetting and, depending on the weather, making handmade paper. |
