Četnická stanice Chlumec nad Cidlinou
The museum in Chlumec nad Cidlinou presents the history of the gendarmerie in a furnished gendarmerie station from the late 1930s; entry is only with a guide.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum grew out of an initiative of the association Četnická stanice Chlumec nad Cidlinou, which was founded in 2010. The association wanted to research the history of the gendarmerie station and pass on the results to the public. The museum opened on 16 June 2018.
Because the museum could not be housed in the original town building, it is located on the first floor of a historic house, the former forestry office. The association rents the premises, and the town of Chlumec nad Cidlinou also supports its operation. The exhibition charts the station’s existence from 1866 until the creation of the Corps of National Security (Sbor národní bezpečnosti) in 1945.
It consists of two parts. Classic display cases hold uniforms and other period objects; the second part houses a furnished gendarmerie office and living quarters from the late 1930s, where visitors can try out some of the exhibits. The museum also includes a small library of period publications. The association’s specialist focus ranges from the gendarmerie in 1918–1945 to the armed corps of the First Republic.
Highlights
- Furnished gendarmerie office and living quarters from the late 1930s
- Display cases with uniforms and period objects
- Interactive section where some exhibits can be tried out
- Small library of period publications on the gendarmerie
- Tours always with a guide
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice Četnická stanice – History of the gendarmerie from 1866 to 1945, in display cases and in the furnished office and living quarters from the late 1930s.
- Founded
- 2018
- Operated by
- Četnická stanice Chlumec nad Cidlinou z. s.
- Director
- Mgr. Miloš Bernart
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 150 Kč |
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| Reduced | 100 Kčseniors from age 65 and students with an ISIC card |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15. Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 100 KčFrom age 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 50 KčHolders of a ZTP or ZTP/P card. |
| Students & apprentices | 100 KčStudents with an ISIC card. |
| Groups | 50 Kč per personSchool groups; supervising teachers enter free. |
Payment is possible only in cash in CZK, exceptionally by QR code. Prices apply from 1 January 2026. Dogs also enter free, as do holders of AMG or ICOM cards.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- 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 not step-free; the exhibition is on the first floor. There are no toilets in the building; public toilets are opposite the information centre at Jungmannova 61.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Hands-on stations
Children aged 6 to 15 pay the reduced admission; children under 6 enter free. The website does not list a special programme for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Chlumec nad Cidlinou, nám.
By train to Chlumec nad Cidlinou station, then on foot from the station via Nádražní, Kozelkova, Gollova and Boženy Němcové streets. By bus to the stop Chlumec nad Cidlinou, náměstí, past the town hall, and by the information centre via Jungmannova lane to Boženy Němcové Street.
By car
Free parking
Free car parks nearby on Boženy Němcové, Jungmannova and Komenského streets.
The address of the museum building is not used for correspondence.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Photography | Photography is free of charge, but without flash. |
| Good to know | Entry to the exhibition is possible only accompanied by a guide. The tour route covers the permanent exhibition and short-term exhibitions, lasts 45 to 60 minutes, and one guide leads no more than 20 people. Groups of more than 10 people must be booked well in advance by email. |
