Muzeum československého opevnění Branná
Restored light fortification pillbox (řopík) model 37 near Branná, run by the Klub vojenské historie Olomouc LO-37, where the guide is a soldier in period uniform.
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About the museum
The museum is a light fortification of model 37 (řopík) by the Splav homestead near Branná. It belongs to the pre-war line of Czechoslovak fortifications in sector IX Kolštejn, which was meant to protect the northern border of the state in the second half of the 1930s.
The structure was restored by the Klub vojenské historie Olomouc LO-37, a civic association founded in 2006. The club's aim is to return bunkers to the state they were in during general mobilisation in September 1938, to open them to the public and to introduce interested people to the history of the fortifications. The pillbox is therefore equipped with period equipment, and visitors are guided by a club member in the uniform and equipment of a private of the Czechoslovak army.
The club also manages the neighbouring infantry shelter StM-S 50, which belongs to the heavy fortifications. On request, visitors can also see this shelter and shelter StM-S 32.
Highlights
- model 37 pillbox in its state during the 1938 mobilisation
- guide in the uniform of a private soldier
- opportunity to try out museum exhibits
- on request, a tour of the infantry shelters StM-S 50 and StM-S 32
- lies on the Pasák nature trail
Permanent exhibition
- Řopík vz. 37 ve stavu z roku 1938 – Restored light fortification with period equipment and armament, as it looked during mobilisation in September 1938.
- Operated by
- Klub vojenské historie Olomouc LO-37
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 Kč |
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| Reduced | 25 Kčchildren, soldiers and seniors |
| Children & teens | 25 Kč |
| Seniors | 25 Kč |
The admission includes the museum tour. Holders of the Olomouc region Card enter free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
For groups of children, schools and camps the club prepares entertaining and competitive programmes; visitors may handle the exhibits.
Getting there & parking
The structure stands by the Splav homestead on the Pasák nature trail and on the green hiking route from Branná to Ostružná; the bunker is reached on foot.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The tour is given with commentary by a soldier in period equipment. For groups the club offers guided tours outside the regular dates, as well as entertaining and competitive programmes for children. |
