Muzeum Podbezdězí
Branch of the Muzeum Mladoboleslavska in the château in Bělá pod Bezdězem, with exhibitions on the Podbezdězí region and Renaissance painted ceilings.
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About the museum
The predecessor of the Bělá château was a fortified manor (tvrz) from the early 14th century, which was destroyed during the Hussite Wars. On its foundations a Renaissance château was built in the second half of the 16th century. Construction continued into the early 17th century and produced an exceptional seigniorial residence with storeyed arcades decorated with frescoes. The château received its present form in a rebuilding in 1689–1691.
The château never became a permanent seat of the lords; manorial officials were based there, and at the end of the 18th century a textile manufactory was set up here. In 1855 a forestry school moved into the château and stayed until the early 20th century, when the premises were converted into flats. Since 1939 the château has housed the museum, and the whole complex is being gradually reconstructed.
Today the Muzeum Podbezdězí is a branch of the Muzeum Mladoboleslavska. The permanent exhibition presents the Podbezdězí region and its nature; an original Gothic pietà from around 1400 from the Bělá church is also on display. The exhibition rooms themselves are decorated with Renaissance painted panelled ceilings in several halls.
Highlights
- interactive exhibition Podbezdězí v proměnách času
- exhibition on the nature of Podbezdězí and its nature reserves
- original Gothic pietà from around 1400
- Renaissance painted panelled ceilings in three halls
- château with storeyed arcades decorated with frescoes
Permanent exhibitions
- Podbezdězí v proměnách času – Part of the permanent exhibition presents the Podbezdězí region in an interactive form, including its monuments, personalities and events.
- Příroda Podbezdězí – Exhibition on the nature reserves and the rare plant and animal species of the region.
- Founded
- 1939
- Operated by
- Muzeum Mladoboleslavska
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 Kč |
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| Reduced | 30 KčChildren aged 6–15, students, pensioners and holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards. |
| Children & teens | 30 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15 pay CZK 30. |
| Seniors | 30 KčPensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 30 KčHolders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards. |
| Students & apprentices | 30 Kč |
| Groups | 20 Kč per personOrganised groups of pupils from schools and school facilities based in the Central Bohemian Region pay CZK 20, accompanying persons free; the discount does not apply to educational programmes. Groups from children's homes enter free. |
| Families | 130 KčFamily ticket for 2 adults and 1–3 children under 15. |
| Talks and lectures | 50 Kč |
The full admission applies to adults and young people aged 16 and over.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 130 Kč · Family ticket for 2 adults and 1–3 children under 15. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition on Podbezdězí is presented in an interactive and playful way; family tickets apply, and the branch takes part in the Muzejní hrátky programme.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | For schools the museum offers educational programmes (the branch takes part in the programme Muzejní hrátky – Benátky, Bělá, Boleslav a zase zpátky). |
