Muzeum nové generace

About the museum

The New Generation Museum was created in the grounds of the château at Žďár nad Sázavou, which stands on the site of a Cistercian monastery founded in the 13th century. In the history of the site, the Cistercian monks were followed by the Baroque architect Jan Blažej Santini Aichel, author of the pilgrimage church of St John of Nepomuk on Zelená hora (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and later by the Kinský family. After the return of nationalised property in 1992, the Kinskýs have continued restoring the château buildings since 2008, and in 2015 they opened an interactive museum here.

The exhibition tells the story of the place in a modern form. It combines animations, a play of light and shadow and interactive elements, with exhibits on loan from major Czech institutions. Visitors are guided by an audio guide with the voices of a girl from today, a Cistercian monk and other characters. The ground floor is devoted to the Cistercian order and the Middle Ages, and the first floor to the Baroque.

The museum has received, among other awards, the Živa award for the most creative museum in Central Europe and the Stavba Vysočiny award (both in 2016).

Highlights

• Multimedia exhibition with animations, light effects and interactive elements
• Audio guide in five foreign languages, with a children's narrator
• The story of the Cistercian monastery from the 13th century and the Baroque architect Santini Aichel
• Exhibits on loan from major Czech institutions
• A creative surprise for every young visitor

Permanent exhibitions

• Cisterciáci a středověk (přízemí) – The ground floor presents the Cistercian order, the life of a monk and medieval art, including a virtual chronicle.
• Baroko a Santini Aichel (1. patro) – The first floor shows the sensory and colourful world of the Baroque, Abbot Vejmluva, the architect Santini and the geometry of the pilgrimage church on Zelená hora.

Founded

2015

Operated by

Rodina Kinských (Zámek Žďár nad Sázavou)

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is step-free, and dogs are allowed to enter.

Kids & families

Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 6+

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

The museum is recommended from the age of 6. Every young visitor receives a creative surprise on entry, the exhibition is complemented by animations and interactive elements, and the audio guide has a children's narrator. The château also has a play room called InventoriUM and programmes for families and children.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the château grounds, the site of the former Cistercian monastery. The grounds are freely accessible all year round.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The café and the shop are open at the same times as the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Plan your visit