Muzeum Olomouckých tvarůžků
A modern museum in Loštice on the history and production of the original Moravian cheese with protected designation of origin, and on the Wessels family, with guided tours.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Olomouc Tvarůžky Museum in Loštice tells the story of the original Czech cheese with an EU protected geographical indication, from the first historical mentions to modern production. The earliest reports of tvarůžky go back to the 15th century, and the name tvarůžky first appears in an Olomouc inventory from 1583. From a peasant product sold at the Olomouc markets it became known as Olomouc tvarůžky, and it was also awarded at the world exhibition in Vienna in 1872.
The Wessels family of Loštice is key to the modern history of tvarůžky. Josef Wessels began producing tvarůžky here in 1876, and his son Alois built the largest tvarůžky enterprise in Austria-Hungary. The initials A.W. are still carried by the company that operates the museum.
The exhibition, opened in 2014, also covers the period when hand production was replaced by machine production, and the fates of the Wessels family. Guided tours and tvarůžky tastings for groups are part of the visit.
Highlights
- The story of tvarůžky, from the first mentions to modern production
- The fates of the Wessels family and the A.W. company
- The change from hand production to machine production
- Guided tour and tasting for groups
- Virtual tour of the museum
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice Muzea Olomouckých tvarůžků – A modern exhibition on the origin, production and history of Olomouc tvarůžky and on the Wessels family, opened in 2014.
- Founded
- 2014
- Operated by
- A.W. spol. s r.o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 95 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 75 Kčchildren aged 6–15, students up to 26 (ISIC), seniors from 65 |
| Children & teens | 75 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15. |
| Seniors | 75 KčSeniors from 65 on presentation of an identity card or passport. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freePersons with ZTP status enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 75 KčStudents up to 26 on presentation of an ISIC student card. |
| Groups (21+ people) | –Group discount of 10% for more than 20 people. |
| Families | 250 KčUp to 4 people: at most 2 adults and up to 2 children under 15, or 1 adult and at most 3 children under 15. |
| Tasting of Olomouc tvarůžky for 10 people (5 flavours) | 750 KčMust be booked at least 24 hours in advance; always for 10 people or multiples thereof. |
| Guided tour in Czech (about 45 minutes) | 30 KčSurcharge per person on admission, for groups of more than 15 people. |
Children under 6, persons with ZTP status, holders of the Olomouc Region Card, holders of the Český národní průkaz průvodce, and guests of the A.W. company enter free. Payment by card or in cash is possible.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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's website states that the museum is step-free.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 250 Kč · Up to 4 people: at most 2 adults and up to 2 children under 15, or 1 adult and at most 3 children under 15. |
The museum offers interactive programmes for the whole family, and a family ticket.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Good to know | The tour lasts about 60 minutes, and no more than 65 people can take part in a group. Booking a time slot is mainly intended for groups of around 15 people or more, but it is also possible for individual visitors (tel. 583 401 217, awmuzeum@tvaruzky.cz). |
