Muzeum Jaroslava Foglara

About the museum

The Jaroslav Foglar Museum first opened on 6 July 2017 in the grounds of Ledeč nad Sázavou Castle. It is run by the company Hrad Ledeč nad Sázavou s.r.o. The castle was chosen because of its proximity to the River Sázava and to the Sluneční zátoka (Sunny Bay), where the writer Jaroslav Foglar led scout camps and where the ideas for some of his books arose.

The exhibition covers Foglar’s entire life and work across eight rooms. The visual design was created by the painter and illustrator Milan Teslevič, whose hundreds of illustrations and large-format wallpapers evoke the atmosphere of the mysterious Stínadla. The collection of puzzles Ježek v kleci (Hedgehog in a Cage), displayed in an unconventional case designed by Teslevič and built by puzzle designer Radek Micopulos, is also part of the museum. On view too is a model of the camp and clubhouse of the Hoši od Bobří řeky (Boys from the Beaver River), and life-size figures of the Rychlé šípy, in front of which visitors can have their photo taken.

According to the operator, the museum is continually expanded with new information and materials.

Highlights

• Eight rooms about the life and work of Jaroslav Foglar
• Hundreds of illustrations by Milan Teslevič and wallpapers evoking the Stínadla
• Display case with the puzzle collection Ježek v kleci, 2.4 m high
• Model of the camp and clubhouse of the Hoši od Bobří řeky
• Life-size figures of the Rychlé šípy

Permanent exhibitions

• Život a dílo Jaroslava Foglara – Eight rooms document Foglar’s life and work. The atmosphere of the Stínadla is evoked by illustrations by Milan Teslevič and large-format wallpapers.
• Ježek v kleci – Collection of the well-known puzzle in a hexagonal display case 2.4 m high, whose inner light forms a hedgehog with spines. The room is complemented by photographs of rare and mass-produced versions of the hedgehog.

Founded

2017

Operated by

Hrad Ledeč nad Sázavou s.r.o.

Admission & discounts

Admission to the museum is separate; the castle’s other tours are charged separately.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the grounds of Ledeč nad Sázavou Castle; the entrance is through the castle reception.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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