Muzeum T. G. Masaryka v Lánech
The museum in the former Maria Theresa granary in Lány presents the first Czechoslovak president, T. G. Masaryk, and his era.
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About the museum
Since 1921, when it became the summer residence of President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, Lány has been inseparably linked with his personality. The first Czechoslovak president grew fond of the village, and he is also buried in the Lány cemetery. After 1989 the idea of commemorating his legacy could be realised: at the start of 1990, members of the local Civic Forum together with the Sokol gymnastics association put on a small exhibition in the Sokol hall, which the municipal office later ran.
In 1995 a foundation was set up with the aim of establishing a worthy museum in Lány. In 1998 the Rakovník District Museum produced a more professional exhibition in the Classic Hotel in Lány and, at the foundation’s request, took over the preparation of the future museum. In December 2002 the museum received the restored Maria Theresa granary as a gift from the foundation, and the permanent exhibition began to be built there.
The grand opening took place on 7 March 2003. The museum is the most important branch of the Muzeum T. G. M. Rakovník. The exhibition takes visitors through the Masaryk family: from the reconstructed flat in Thunovská Street, through his professorial period and the First World War with a legionnaires’ carriage, up to the presidential period. A new section is devoted to the First Republic. Among the most valuable exhibits are Masaryk’s riding outfit, travelling trunks, hat and furniture from his study.
Highlights
- Reconstruction of the Masaryk family flat from Thunovská Street in Prague
- Legionnaires’ carriage (“teplušku”) with a bakery and reconstructed trenches
- Masaryk’s riding outfit, travelling trunks, hat and furniture from his study
- Exhibition on T. G. Masaryk and the First Republic
- Cosy café in the step-free building of the former granary
Permanent exhibitions
- Stálá expozice T. G. Masaryk – The exhibition takes visitors through the Masaryk family, the professorial period, the First World War and the presidential period, and includes a reconstruction of the flat in Thunovská Street and a legionnaires’ carriage.
- T. G. Masaryk a první republika – The newest section shows life in society from 1918 to 1938 from the perspective of the world of men and the world of women.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Muzeum T. G. M. Rakovník, příspěvková organizace Středočeského kraje
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 50 Kčseniors over 65, students (ISIC), teachers (ITIC) and children aged 6–15 |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6–15; children under 6 and children from children’s homes enter free. |
| Seniors | 50 KčSeniors over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeHolders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 50 KčStudents with ISIC and teachers with ITIC. |
| Families | 200 Kč |
| Senior pass | 25 Kč |
| Family pass | 100 Kč |
| School (price per pupil) | 20 Kč |
Members of AMG and ICOM also enter free.
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
According to the museum, the building of the former granary is step-free.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
The building includes a cosy café.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | An audio guide can be downloaded to your mobile phone in the SmartGuide app (App Store, Google Play). The museum also offers educational programmes for schools. |
