Městské muzeum Mariánské Lázně
Municipal museum in the house U Zlatého hroznu on Goethovo náměstí (Goethe Square), recalling the history of the spa, Goethe's stay in 1823 and visits by King Edward VII.
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About the museum
The museum arose from the initiative of Václav Lerchl the Elder, who in September 1887 called on the town's residents, through the local newspapers, to donate collection items. The original collection had about 250 items, and the first exhibition stood in the courtyard behind the Sanssouci house. During the Second World War the museum was closed, and in 1945 its damaged collections were moved to the Turba villa.
In 1953 it was decided to place the museum in house no. 11 on Goethe Square, formerly called Goethe-Haus. The classicist house was built in 1818 by Franz Habl and Sybilla Doeltschová as a boarding house for spa guests and named U zlatého hroznu (At the Golden Grape). From 2 July to 20 August 1823 J. W. Goethe lived in it, and his rooms have been preserved thanks to the care of the owners. The collections of the botanist and mineral collector Julie Hufnagel-Schildbachová were also added to the museum's holdings.
Between 1975 and 1979 the building was reconstructed and an extension was added, housing an exhibition on the development of the town and a screening hall. On the initiative of the museum, the Geological Park in the Mlýnské údolí (Mill Valley) was created in 1986–1989. The house is now the seat of exhibitions on spa history, mineral springs, Goethe, famous guests and King Edward VII, as well as the Goethe Gallery and a cinema hall. The museum is currently temporarily closed for the reconstruction of its exhibitions.
Highlights
- Original Goethe rooms from 1823 with furniture and portraits
- Reconstruction of the suite of the English King Edward VII from the Hotel Výmar
- Exhibition on the history of the spa and spa cures
- Mineralogical and geological collection and the Geological Park in the Mlýnské údolí
- Goethe Gallery and cinema hall
Permanent exhibitions
- Expozice J. W. Goetha – The rooms in which Goethe lived in 1823, with original furniture, portraits and objects from his study; they also recall his relationship with Ulrike von Levetzow and his interest in minerals.
- Expozice o historii Mariánských Lázní – Two centuries of the development of the spa town and everyday life at the spa, from spa wafers to the medical devices used in treatment.
- Expozice anglického krále Edwarda VII. – Reconstruction of the royal suite with original furniture from the Hotel Výmar, and photographs from nine stays of the monarch in the town.
- Founded
- 1887
- Operated by
- Město Mariánské Lázně (příspěvková organizace)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
According to the history of the museum, step-free access to the building was built after 2004.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
The building has a cinema hall with a cinema club.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum also offers the Goethe Gallery with art exhibitions and an exhibition hall for thematic shows; while the museum is closed, the programme cannot be visited. |
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