Muzeum Fojtství
Museum in the oldest surviving building in Kopřivnice, presenting the beginnings of carriage manufacturing by Ignác Šustala, the countryside of the Lašsko region and finds from Šostýn Castle.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the former Fojtství (reeve’s house), the oldest surviving building in Kopřivnice. The first written mention of the original wooden building dates from 1576; in 1789 it was replaced by a brick building erected by Jakub Šustala. In 1822 Ignác Šustala, founder of the Kopřivnice carriage works, was born in this building. In 1850 he began craft production of light britzkas (bryčky) and later also of luxury carriages; from his workshop grew the company from which the car maker Tatra developed.
The former Fojtství, formerly a hereditary manor (dědičná rychta), is today the only restored feudal building in the town. It underwent extensive restoration in 1985–1990 and was turned into a museum. It is operated by the Kulturní dům Kopřivnice, a municipal contributory organisation.
The main part of the exhibition is devoted to the beginnings of transport vehicle production in Kopřivnice and to the personality of Ignác Šustala. Other parts present everyday life in the Lašsko countryside, traditional crafts and archaeological finds from the nearby ruin of Šostýn Castle. The barn displays a collection of carriages and britzkas from the late 19th century; among the most valuable pieces is a historic hearse. Cast-iron crosses and gravestones from the old cemetery around a vanished wooden chapel have also been preserved on the site.
Highlights
- Collection of carriages, britzkas and sleighs in the barn, including a historic hearse
- Place where Ignác Šustala began carriage production
- Replica of the Šostýn Venus and finds from Šostýn Castle
- Traditional Lašsko crafts and country life
- Garden with old Kopřivnice varieties of apple trees
- Old cemetery with cast-iron crosses
Permanent exhibition
- Expozice staré Kopřivnice – The beginnings of carriage, britzka and sleigh production in the workshop of Ignác Šustala, the history of Kopřivnice, life in the Lašsko countryside and archaeological finds from Šostýn Castle, including a replica of the Šostýn Venus.
- Operated by
- Kulturní dům Kopřivnice, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 70 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren, seniors, students and holders of a ZTP card. |
| Children & teens | 50 Kč |
| Seniors | 50 Kč |
| Visitors with disabilities | 50 KčHolders of a ZTP card. |
| Students & apprentices | 50 Kč |
| Groups | 40 Kč per personGroups from primary schools and kindergartens pay CZK 40 per person. |
| Admission to the exhibition on the upper floor | 50 Kč |
Payment is only possible in cash, not by card. Holders of a Beskydy Valašsko Card receive a 25% discount on the full admission; discounts cannot be combined. The nearest cash machine is at the Kopřivnice Municipal Office, Štefánikova 1163/12.
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Kopřivnice railway station is about a 25-minute walk away; from the main bus station (by Tesco) it is about 30 to 40 minutes on foot.
By car
Parking available · 200 m to the entrance
Parking is possible above Alšova primary school, about 200 m from the building.
The museum stands on one of the main approach roads to Kopřivnice (from Valašské Meziříčí and Štramberk), on the green route of the Lašská nature trail (Naučná stezka Lašská), near cycle route No. 502B.
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The visit includes the Fojtství building, the barn with the carriage collection, and the surrounding grounds with historic crosses, gravestones and the garden. Thematic exhibitions take place on the upper floor, in the former granary (sýpka). The museum also arranges lectures, guided tours and educational programmes for schools and the public. |
