Muzeum a galerie v Prostějově
Regional museum of the Olomouc Region in a Renaissance town hall, with exhibitions on prehistory, geology, the history of the Prostějov area and the poet Jiří Wolker.
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About the museum
The museum tradition in Prostějov goes back to the local Průmyslová jednota (Industrial Association), founded in 1883, which among other things worked to revive traditional crafts. The main museum building is the old town hall on T. G. Masaryka Square, whose development dates back to the early 16th century, when the town was growing economically and in construction, the main church was rebuilt and a castle began to take shape.
Another building is Špalíček, a pair of houses from the former Jewish ghetto on Uprkova and Hradební streets, which the Muzeum Prostějovska acquired in 1994 and which now serves as a gallery. The museum also includes an observatory, which has been operating since 1961 and has been part of a meteorological station since 1973; however, from 1 October 2026 it is closed to the public and to schools, and a new observatory is being planned. A branch is the Červený domek Petra Bezruče in Kostelec na Hané, the former home of the poet.
The museum is a contributory organization established by the Olomouc Region. Its collections cover archaeology, botany, ethnography, photography, geology, history, literary heritage, numismatics, documents and prints, applied arts and fine art. The permanent exhibitions present the prehistory of the Prostějov area, the geology of the region, life under serfdom between 1350 and 1850, and the poet Jiří Wolker; some exhibitions are temporarily closed for technical reasons and new versions are being prepared.
Highlights
- exhibition “Za tajemstvím střepu” – prehistory of the Prostějov area
- exhibition “Kámen mluví” on geology and a past more than 500 million years old
- exhibition “V bezpečí pevných zdí” on life under serfdom
- dedication to the poet Jiří Wolker (#JIRIWOLKER)
- Špalíček gallery in the former Jewish ghetto
Permanent exhibitions
- Za tajemstvím střepu – pravěké dějiny Prostějovska – The exhibition presents the prehistory of the region from its earliest periods and lets visitors explore it by sight, touch and hands-on activity.
- Kámen mluví – The geology exhibition introduces the geological sites of the region and traces its history over more than 500 million years.
- V bezpečí pevných zdí – jistota, právo, bohatství – An exhibition on life in the Prostějov area under serfdom from the mid-14th to the mid-19th century, arranged by the ruling noble families.
- Founded
- 1883
- Operated by
- Olomoucký kraj (příspěvková organizace)
- Director
- Mgr. Veronika Hrbáčková
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 70 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 40 Kčpupils of primary schools, students, seniors aged 65 and over, groups of 5 or more people, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards with a companion, holders of ISIC, IYTC and ITIC cards |
| Children & teens | 40 Kčfree up to age 5 · children under 6 free (individually only for the permanent exhibitions) |
| Seniors | 40 Kčfrom 65 years; Senior Pass (55–65 years) CZK 56 |
| Visitors with disabilities | 40 Kčholders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards, including a companion |
| Students & apprentices | 40 Kč |
| Families | 200 Kčfamily ticket for the main building and Špalíček |
| Combined ticket (main building and Špalíček) according to the price list | 200 Kčreduced CZK 100; Senior Pass CZK 160; Family Pass CZK 160 (reduced CZK 80) |
| Senior Pass (55–65 years) – individual tickets | 56 Kč |
| Family Pass (cardholders with children under 18) – individual tickets | 56 Kčreduced CZK 28 |
Free admission: the first Saturday of every month (main building and Špalíček)
Prices are per person, except for the family ticket and the family pass. Guided tours of permanent and temporary exhibitions are included in the admission price; lectures, children's programs and workshops cost extra. Holders of a Senior Pass or a Family Pass receive a 20% discount on the total price. Free admission for holders of the Olomouc Region card and members of AMG, ICOM, ICOMOS, ZMS, RG ČR and RGS, accompanying teachers, art students, journalists and employees of the Olomouc Region regional office.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the accessibility statement, both the main building and Špalíček have a lift, a platform lift, toilets and an induction loop, and admit assistance dogs. The price list, however, also states that the buildings are not barrier-free. The platform in Špalíček is out of service until further notice.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 200 Kč · family ticket for the main building and Špalíček |
- Family tours & workshops
The museum runs children's programs and workshops and offers family tickets as well as a family pass.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
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 | Guided tours of permanent and temporary exhibitions are included in the admission price. School programs can be booked online. |
