Městské muzeum v Ústí nad Orlicí
Municipal museum in the Art Nouveau Hernych villa from 1907, with the permanent exhibition Textile Ústí, furniture by the violinist Kocian and a view from the tower.
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About the museum
The Municipal Museum in Ústí nad Orlicí was founded in 1899 on the initiative of local patriots who wanted to preserve records of the life of the town. From the first gifts of postcards, photographs and textile samples grew a collection that now numbers more than 42 thousand objects, from archaeological finds to documents on 19th-century textile production.
The museum is housed in the Hernych villa, a representative building from 1906–1907 in the style of floral Art Nouveau. It was built for the textile entrepreneur Florian Hernych by the Karlín firm of Matěj Blecha, and the villa is the museum's largest exhibit: a wooden staircase, a metal chandelier in the hall and a candelabrum at the foot of the staircase have been preserved.
The permanent exhibitions present the furniture of the violinist Jaroslav Kocian, the exhibition Textile Ústí on the town's weaving tradition, including a workshop where visitors can try weaving, an Art Deco fireplace surround, and an interior orloj by František Planička. The museum also holds short-term exhibitions, educational programmes, guided tours and concerts in the representative hall.
Highlights
- Art Nouveau Hernych villa from 1907 as the largest exhibit
- Textile Ústí exhibition with a weaving workshop
- furniture of the violinist Jaroslav Kocian and an Art Deco fireplace surround
- interior orloj by František Planička
- view from the museum tower and museum escape game
Permanent exhibitions
- Textilní Oustí – The exhibition recalls the town's textile tradition from the guilds through factory production to the closure of some firms, and offers a weaving workshop.
- Nábytek houslisty Jaroslava Kociana – Permanent exhibition of furniture from the estate of the violinist Jaroslav Kocian in the Hernych villa.
- Founded
- 1899
- Operated by
- Městské muzeum v Ústí nad Orlicí
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 60 Kč |
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| Reduced | 30 Kčseniors over 61, holders of ZTP cards, students up to 26 and children from 6. |
| Children & teens | 30 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children from 6 years; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 30 KčSeniors over 61; with a senior pass CZK 20. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 30 KčHolders of a ZTP card; holders of a ZTP/P card enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 30 KčStudents up to 26. |
| Families | 80 KčFamily admission for 2 adults with 1 to 3 children; with a family pass an adult pays CZK 35 and a child CZK 15. |
| Separate admission to the tower only | 15 Kč |
| Commentary (surcharge) | 10 KčSurcharge on top of the basic admission. |
| Educational and accompanying programmes | 25 KčTeaching supervision free; museum coffee for schools CZK 40, other museum-coffee events CZK 50. |
Free admission: Schools in Ústí have free admission on the last Thursday of the month (booking required in advance).
Admission applies to all exhibitions and displays, including the tour of the tower. Free admission for the teaching supervisor, holders of ICOM, ICOMOS and AMG cards, and journalists; the loyalty scheme 5 + 1 applies (sixth admission free).
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | 80 Kč · Family admission for 2 adults with 1 to 3 children; with a family pass an adult pays CZK 35 and a child CZK 15. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
In the Textile Ústí exhibition children and adults can try weaving on a loom and make their own small rug. The museum offers workshops for children and family admission.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
The villa has a restaurant and an accessible garden.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Wedding ceremonies, concerts and lectures take place in the villa's Art Nouveau salons.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours take place every Saturday at 14:00; the museum offers programmes for schools, museum crafts and the escape game by prior booking. The recommended time for a visit is about 1.5 hours. |
