Muzeum Vysočiny Třebíč
Museum in Valdštejn Castle above the Jihlava River, with exhibitions on non-living nature, a former monastery, the noble Valdštejn family and the people of Vysočina.
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About the museum
Muzeum Vysočiny Třebíč is housed in a castle that was created by rebuilding the buildings of a medieval Benedictine monastery from the 12th century. The castle is a striking landmark above the Jihlava River, north-west of the town centre, and lies right next to the Basilica of St Prokop. The whole complex has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2003. The museum itself was founded as early as 1898 and is today a contributory organisation, which also includes branches in Jemnice and Moravské Budějovice.
Visitors can explore four permanent exhibitions. The World of Non-living Nature (Svět neživé přírody) presents the geology of the Třebíč region and a mineral collection including Moravian moldavites. The World of Portals and Gates (Svět portálů a bran) leads through the former monastery rooms and tells the story of the Benedictine and Capuchin orders and the architectural heritage of the town. The exhibition Valdštejnové na Třebíči shows noble interiors and the life of the family that lived in the castle from the 17th century until the end of the Second World War. The exhibition Lidé. Místa. Osudy. presents the stories of people and places of Vysočina, from faith, art and discovery, through wartime events, to crafts and the emerging industry.
In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum organises short-term exhibitions in the castle stables, in the Galerie Tympanon and in the castle café. It also offers educational programmes for schools, programmes for families and for seniors.
Highlights
- collection of Moravian moldavites and minerals from the Třebíč region
- former monastery rooms with the tombstones of the Osovský family
- noble interiors with a children’s room, a library and a collection of pipes
- oriental collections, Jewish themes and the tradition of Nativity scenes
- UNESCO World Heritage site at the Basilica of St Prokop
Permanent exhibitions
- Valdštejnové na Třebíči – Castle exhibition with a tour of noble interiors, including a children’s room and a library. It includes an exceptional collection of pipes and the memoirs of Countess Anna Marie Waldstein-Wartenberg.
- Svět portálů a bran – Monastery exhibition in the rooms of the former Benedictine monastery, with the tombstones of the Osovský family. It presents the history of the Benedictines and Capuchins in Třebíč and the fate of the Church in the 1950s.
- Lidé. Místa. Osudy. – Museum exhibition on faith, craftsmanship, discovery, wartime events and crafts in Vysočina. It includes the Jewish religion, Nativity scenes, fine art and oriental collections.
- Founded
- 1898
- Operated by
- Muzeum Vysočiny Třebíč, příspěvková organizace
- Director
- Ing. Michal Zábrš
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 80 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 40 Kčchildren, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | 40 Kčfree up to age 5 · reduced admission applies to children from 6 years of age |
| Seniors | 40 Kčpensioners |
| Visitors with disabilities | –discounts on admission for holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Students & apprentices | 40 Kčstudents |
| Families | 180 Kč2 adults and at most 3 children under 15; for the exhibition Valdštejnové na Třebíči the family ticket costs CZK 250 |
| Valdštejnové na Třebíči – full admission | 120 Kčreduced admission CZK 60, family ticket CZK 250 |
| Discounted ticket for The World of Non-living Nature, The World of Portals and Gates and Lidé. Místa. Osudy. | 150 Kčreduced admission CZK 75 |
| Short-term exhibitions in the castle stables | 60 Kčreduced admission CZK 30, family ticket CZK 140 |
| Galerie Tympanon | 25 Kčreduced admission CZK 15 |
| Surcharge for a tour in a foreign language (Valdštejnové na Třebíči) | 30 Kčper person |
| Wedding tour with photography in the exhibitions | 1,100 Kčup to 30 minutes for the couple, witnesses, parents and photographer |
The price depends on the exhibition visited: the standard admission of CZK 80 (reduced CZK 40) applies to The World of Non-living Nature, The World of Portals and Gates and Lidé. Místa. Osudy., while the exhibition Valdštejnové na Třebíči costs more. Children under 6 and holders of AMG, ICOM, ZMS, RG ČR and RGS cards enter free. The museum also offers discounts to holders of Family Passes, Senior Passes, ISIC and ITIC cards. The museum takes part in the joint ticket of the Vysočina Region (Společná vstupenka Kraje Vysočina). Family programmes and events cost CZK 50, public workshops CZK 250 and small craft sessions (dílničky) CZK 50.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 180 Kč · 2 adults and at most 3 children under 15; for the exhibition Valdštejnové na Třebíči the family ticket costs CZK 250 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The museum offers family tickets, programmes and events for families, holiday activities, a holiday museum camp and educational programmes from nursery to secondary school. The exhibition Lidé. Místa. Osudy. includes interactive elements, and the Valdštejn exhibition features a children’s room.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
The castle has a café. Payment by card is possible at the reception. Use of the toilets costs CZK 10; visitors to at least one exhibition or show use them free of charge.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum rents out its premises according to an internal directive; hire of the Stone Hall costs CZK 5,000 for each started hour.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash and filming are permitted in the interiors. |
| Good to know | The exhibition Valdštejnové na Třebíči can only be visited with a guide at fixed times (usually on the hour); the group size is 2 to 15 visitors. The other exhibitions and short-term exhibitions are visited without a guide, only with supervision. Pets cannot be taken into the exhibitions; dogs on a leash are only allowed in the reception and entrance areas. Groups must be booked in advance by telephone or in writing. |
