Muzeum autíček

About the museum

The museum is housed in a small chateau in the village of Příseka, whose history goes back to a fortified manor mentioned already in the Middle Ages. In the 13th century the village belonged to the Olomouc bishopric, and from 1327 to the Lords of Lipé. Later it was held by the Beránkové of Petrov and from 1579 by Hynek Brtnický; after 1627 it passed under the neighbouring town of Brtnice and became part of the estate of the Collalto family. At the end of the 18th century a school was set up in the small chateau.

Under the land reform the former manorial estate was acquired by a private owner in 1926, and in the 1950s the buildings were taken over by an agricultural cooperative, which led to gradual dilapidation. In 1955 a storm tore off the original roof of the turret, and there was even a threat that monument protection would be withdrawn. However, the building survived and later underwent a complete reconstruction, which restored its appearance from before 1955.

In the renovated chateau, the company Abrex, a maker of collectible metal model cars, opened the toy car museum. Across four floors it presents an almost complete collection of Czechoslovak toys from the 20th century, supplemented by foreign models. The complex includes a café in a converted barn and the chateau garden.

Highlights

• More than 11,500 exhibits, including an almost complete collection of 20th-century Czechoslovak toy cars
• Unique collection of pedal cars in the attic of the chateau
• Ground-floor display on the production of Abrex metal models, with a mini cinema
• Archive of around 1,500 Abrex models displayed in the café
• Children’s play room and chateau garden

Permanent exhibitions

• Československá produkce 1910–1991 (1. patro) – The first floor presents almost everything that was made in Czechoslovakia between 1910 and 1991, for example products of the companies Ites, Směr, Igra, Kovap, Kaden and Merkur. There is also a play room for children.
• Zahraniční modely (2. patro) – The second floor brings together many models made abroad, for example in Germany, the USA, the USSR, Poland or Japan.
• Šlapací autíčka a hračky (podkroví) – In the attic there is a unique collection of pedal cars; dolls, board games and toy kitchens are also on display.

Founded

2015

Operated by

ABREX s.r.o.

Admission & discounts

Admission is paid at the automatic ticket machine in the entrance hall (cash in banknotes up to CZK 500, or payment cards). Residents of Příseka with permanent residence enter free. Gift and discount vouchers are redeemed in the café.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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

Because of the historic character of the chateau, the museum could not be built to be fully step-free. Access to the café is step-free.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

On the first floor there is a play room for children, and in the café a children’s corner with a changing table. In the chateau garden children can borrow balance bikes and scooters. The café also hosts children’s parties.

Getting there & parking

There are bicycle stands on the grounds, and e-bikes can be charged with your own charging kit; the museum is a certified “Cyclists Welcome” facility.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The museum café in the converted barn is open at the same times as the museum and can be visited without entering the exhibition. Abrex models are sold there.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Rental of spaces for courses, lectures, training, weddings and family celebrations; the garden can be turned into an exhibition area.

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