Muzeum Těšínska
The historic building of the Muzeum Těšínska in Český Těšín presents the history, nature and material culture of Těšín Silesia (Těšínské Slezsko) across five floors.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Těšínska in Český Těšín was restored after the war in June 1948 by the teacher and local-history researcher Ladislav Báča, who became its first curator. Its collection was founded on confiscated items, gifts from residents of the Czech part of Těšín, part of the furnishings of the Ropice and Hnojník castles and rescued holdings of the Jablunkov museum. From 1957 the museum has published the local-history journal Těšínsko.
Over time up to eleven branches were established, and in 2005 the Archeopark in Chotěbuz-Podobořě was added. The storerooms hold more than 200,000 objects, including a complete collection of silver Těšín folk costume jewellery, folk sculpture and painted chests from 1700 onwards; the museum also includes the study library Silesia.
The historic building on Hlavní třída was built in 1885–1886 as the private house of architect Alois Jedek. The museum obtained the ground-floor premises in 1951. After reconstruction in 2018–2019 the building reopened in mid-2020, and today it houses a permanent exhibition with more than 1,200 exhibits, supplemented by animations, projections and touch screens.
Highlights
- More than 1,200 exhibits on five floors
- Model of a mine gallery and geology in the cellar
- Floor of the industrial era with a steam locomotive and a reconstruction of the Avion café
- Attic with comics and legends for children
- Gothic painting Madona z Těrlicka (Madonna from Těrlicko)
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice Těšínského Slezska – More than 1,200 exhibits on five floors about the history of Těšín Silesia from prehistory to the present, its nature and material culture; from the mine gallery in the cellar to the attic with comics for children.
- Founded
- 1948
- Operated by
- Muzeum Těšínska, příspěvková organizace (zřizovatel Moravskoslezský kraj)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 60 Kčchildren aged 6–15, students up to 26, holders of ISIC, ITIC and IYTC cards, pensioners from 65 and holders of a ZTP disability card |
| Children & teens | 60 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15. |
| Seniors | 60 KčPensioners from 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 60 Kčcompanion free · Holders of a ZTP disability card; a companion of a ZTP/P holder enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | 60 KčStudents up to 26 and holders of ISIC, ITIC and IYTC cards. |
| Groups | –For school groups the educational programme costs CZK 60 per child (primary and secondary schools), or CZK 40 (nursery schools). |
| Families | 240 Kč |
| Variable exhibition only | 40 KčReduced CZK 20, family CZK 100. |
Free admission for children under 6, members of AMG and ICOM, accompanying teachers (one person per ten children), companions of ZTP/P card holders, members of the Klub Muzea Těšínska and journalists. With the Těšínské Slezsko Region Card you get 50% off the basic admission. Photography and filming without flash is free.
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 building is barrier-free. A wheelchair and a platform lift with a load capacity of up to 250 kg are available for loan. Dogs are not allowed into the building, except guide dogs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | 240 Kč |
- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
The building has a children's play room, and in the attic there is a space with comics and legends intended for children. The museum runs creative workshops and programmes for schools and the public.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The train and bus stops are about five minutes' walk from the building.
Amenities & dining
- Coat check
- Lockers
Bag lockers are available with a refundable deposit of CZK 5, as well as a cloakroom.
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 |
| Photography | Photography and filming without flash is free. |
| Good to know | The audio guide is free. The museum recommends about two hours for a visit. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the exhibition, and smoking is prohibited throughout the building. Educational programmes for schools can be booked by telephone (+420 558 711 866) or by e-mail. |
