Muzeum Metylovice – Kožane město
Municipal museum in a former saddler's workshop, recalling the history of saddlery, tanning and the production of the famous Metylovice whips.
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About the museum
From the 17th to the mid-20th century Metylovice was closely tied to leather-working. A turning point came in the second half of the 19th century, when the introduction of mass production of high-quality whips made the village famous across Europe. Residents of the surrounding villages mockingly called it “Koňské nebe” (Horse Heaven), but the Metylovice saddlers sought to raise the village's standing and turn it into a respected “Kožane město” (Leather Town).
The municipal museum was officially opened on 7 August 2010 in the premises of a former saddler's workshop. The permanent exhibition was created in expert cooperation with the Novojičín Museum and the Institute of European Ethnology of the Faculty of Arts of Masaryk University in Brno. It presents the production methods, the work and the life of the Metylovice saddlers; authentic objects are complemented by period photographs and a short film.
Objects were lent to the museum by local residents, the Beskydy Museum Frýdek-Místek and the Valašské muzeum v přírodě (Wallachian Open-Air Museum) in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. The museum also includes an exhibition hall for displays on the history of the village and the life of its inhabitants. The museum was built from the village's own funds with support from the European Regional Development Fund.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on saddlery, leather tanning and whip production
- Authentic objects lent by local residents and museums
- Period photographs and a short film
- Exhibition hall for displays on the history of the village
- Museum in a former saddler's workshop
Permanent exhibition
- Kožane město – The permanent exhibition documents the history of saddlery, leather tanning and the production of the famous Metylovice whip, including production methods and the life of the saddlers.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Obec Metylovice
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 20 Kč |
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| Reduced | 10 Kčchildren and pensioners |
| Children & teens | 10 Kčfree up to age 5 |
| Seniors | 10 KčPensioners |
Children under 6 enter free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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Children under 6 enter free; children pay the reduced admission of CZK 10.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group and individual tours can be arranged in advance, including outside opening hours. |
