Městské muzeum v Žebráku
Municipal museum in the former school building on the square in Žebrák, with an exhibition on the history of the town and its natives.
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About the museum
The Municipal Museum in Žebrák was founded in 1925 and was originally housed in a room of a former inn in the town hall. It opened to the public on 22 May 1927. The natural history department then consisted of rocks and minerals from the surroundings of the town and a collection of fossilised plants from the Stilec basin.
Today the museum is located on the first floor of the former school building on the main square of Žebrák, where it shares premises with the town library and the basic art school. On 1 December 1988 the District Museum in Beroun took over the Žebrák museum as its branch, and today it is managed by the Museum of the Czech Karst (Muzeum Českého krasu). Each season it prepares one exhibition here.
The permanent exhibition From the History of the Town of Žebrák, renewed in 2019, presents the history of the royal chamber town and its significant natives, among them the national revivalist brothers Nejedlý and the poet Šebestián Hněvkovský. It also includes a transcript of the charter of King Wenceslas IV which elevated Žebrák to a town.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition From the History of the Town of Žebrák, renewed in 2019
- transcript of the charter of King Wenceslas IV elevating Žebrák to a town
- notable natives and the town's connection with Karel Jaromír Erben
- seasonal exhibitions of the branch of the Museum of the Czech Karst
Permanent exhibition
- Z historie města Žebráku – The exhibition renewed in 2019 presents the history of the royal chamber town of Žebrák, its natives and the charter of Wenceslas IV elevating it to a town.
- Founded
- 1925
- Operated by
- Muzeum Českého krasu, příspěvková organizace (zřizovatel Středočeský kraj)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 60 Kč |
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| Reduced | 40 Kčchildren aged 6–15, students aged 15–26, seniors over 60 and people with health disadvantages, upon presentation of proof. |
| Children & teens | 40 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15 pay the reduced admission; children under 6 enter free (except for mass children's groups and active participation in programmes). |
| Seniors | 40 KčSeniors over 60 upon presentation of proof. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 40 Kčcompanion free · People with health disadvantages upon presentation of proof; the guide of a ZTP/P holder enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | 40 KčStudents aged 15 to 26 upon presentation of proof. |
| Groups | 20 Kč per personSchool groups from kindergartens, secondary schools and universities pay CZK 20 per student (pre-school groups CZK 10); teaching supervision is free. |
| Families | 120 KčFamily admission for up to 5 people, of whom at most 2 adults. |
Free admission also for holders of AMG and ICOMOS cards, journalists and organised groups from children's homes. Discounts from the regular admission apply with the Berounsko Visitor Card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
The museum is located on the first floor of the leased premises of the former school; access is step-free and a lift is available. A text for the exhibitions is prepared for deaf visitors; tactile exhibits for visually impaired people are not available.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 120 Kč · Family admission for up to 5 people, of whom at most 2 adults. |
Family admission applies to up to 5 people (at most 2 adults).
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Programmes for schools and groups can be ordered from the Museum of the Czech Karst (produkce@muzeum-beroun.cz). |
