Muzeum Beskyd – Frýdecký zámek
Seat of the Muzeum Beskyd in Frýdek Château, with a guided Zámecký okruh (Château Route), an exhibition on the nature and people of the Beskydy and a memorial to Óndra Łysohorský.
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About the museum
The first mention of the Frýdek castle dates from 1327, when it was built by the Duke of Těšín, Kazimír I. The castle was to guard the border between Moravia and Silesia on the Ostravice river and to protect the newly founded town of Frýdek. The original castle palace was later incorporated into the south wing of the château. The estate was held by the dukes of Těšín, later by a number of pledge holders, and from 1636 by the Counts of Oppersdorf, who built the château chapel of St Barbara and laid out the château park.
After the fire in the town in 1688, the château was fundamentally rebuilt. From 1708 it was held by František Vilém Pražma of Bílkov, who laid the foundations of the collection of coats of arms of Silesian noble families in the Knights' Hall. The pilgrimage church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary in Frýdek was also built under the Pražma family of Bílkov.
Today the château houses the Muzeum Beskyd Frýdek-Místek, a contributory organisation of the Moravian-Silesian Region. The Château Route opened to the public in May 2002. Visitors can see the representative château interiors, an exhibition on the relationship between nature and people in the Beskydy, the history of the towns of Frýdek and Místek, the Marian pilgrimage site in Frýdek in the sacristy of the St Barbara chapel, and the Memorial to Óndra Łysohorský from 1995.
Highlights
- Château Route with representative interiors
- Beskydy exhibition – nature and people
- Frýdek and Místek exhibition
- Frýdek – Marian pilgrimage site in the sacristy of St Barbara's chapel
- Memorial to Óndra Łysohorský
- virtual tours of the exhibitions
Permanent exhibitions
- Zámecký okruh – Tour route through Frýdek Château, open since May 2002, presenting the representative château interiors.
- Beskydy – příroda a lidé – The exhibition shows how the natural environment shaped people's lives and livelihoods, and how human activity affected nature.
- Frýdek a Místek – Exhibition on the two towns, which developed in separate historical territories divided by a border.
- Operated by
- Muzeum Beskyd Frýdek-Místek, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 130 Kč |
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| Reduced | 80 Kčseniors from 65 and students aged 15 to 26 with proof of status |
| Children & teens | 60 Kčfree up to age 3 · children aged 4 to 14; children up to 3 free |
| Seniors | 80 Kčfrom 65 with proof |
| Visitors with disabilities | 60 Kčcompanion free · adults and seniors with ZTP or ZTP/P; children, students with ZTP or ZTP/P and one companion of a ZTP/P holder free |
| Students & apprentices | 80 Kčaged 15 to 26 |
| Groups | 30 Kč per personschool groups |
| Families | 290 Kčat most 2 adults and at most 3 children aged 4 to 14 |
| Beskydy – nature and people (adults; reduced CZK 70, children CZK 50) | 100 Kčfamily ticket CZK 250 |
| Exhibitions (adults; children CZK 15) | 30 Kč |
| Lectures | 30 Kč |
The price applies to the Château Route. From Tuesday to Friday, discounts apply for holders of the Beskydy Card (CZK 50; young people aged 6–18 pay CZK 25), the Senior Pass and the Familienpass (CZK 235). Holders of the MultiSport card enter free. Children up to and including 3 years old enter free, as do holders of AMG, ICOM and ICOMOS cards, journalists, holders of the Seniorgymnázium and museum Senior Club cards, members of the Zväz múzeí na Slovensku and employees of the Moravian-Silesian Region. Photography in the permanent exhibitions costs CZK 30. The Memorial to Óndra Łysohorský is free, but a confirmed booking in advance is required.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | 290 Kč · at most 2 adults and at most 3 children aged 4 to 14 |
- Family tours & workshops
The family ticket applies to at most 2 adults and 3 children aged 4 to 14; the museum offers museum lessons.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Frýdek, Revoluční
From Frýdek-Místek railway station, walk via Nádražní and Na Příkopě and through the château park. From the Frýdek, Revoluční bus stop, go past OC Kaufland; from the Místek, Anenská stop, cross the bridge over the Ostravice and walk through the Podzámecký park.
By car
Parking available
Free parking is available at OC Kaufland (cars only). Pay-parking machines are at Zámecké náměstí (free at weekends) and in the underground car park under OC Kaufland, for up to 2 hours.
From Ostrava take the D56, exit 52, then road 473 to OC Kaufland, turning right in front of it; from Český Těšín take the D48, exit at km 48.5 in the direction of Vratimov.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Souvenirs are sold at the château ticket office.
Events & venue rental
- Weddings / ceremonies
Weddings take place in the château; the Château Route is restricted at those times.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Photography | Photography in the permanent exhibitions Château Route and Beskydy – Nature and People costs CZK 30. |
| Good to know | Tours of the Château Route are booked online via the Colosseum portal. For schools, museum lessons (CZK 30 per pupil in the museum, CZK 40 at school) and walks (CZK 35 to 40) are available. |
