Národní zemědělské muzeum Čáslav

About the museum

The Museum of Agricultural Technology in Čáslav is a branch of the National Agricultural Museum. The exhibition was set up in 2004 on the site of a former military motor pool and a depot of military equipment from the 1950s (20th century). Across this large area you can see one of the most comprehensive collections of production series of agricultural machinery, tractors, threshers and historic ploughs.

The value of the collection lies above all in its completeness: the museum collects production series of machines from brands such as Škoda, Zetor, Svoboda and Wikov, as well as foreign models. Exhibits include one of three prototypes of the SM 500 combine harvester, the only surviving Oekonom motor plough, one of two surviving Praga motor ploughs and a prototype of the Škoda HT 25 tractor from 1930. The collection also includes the archaic plough of the Veverka cousins and agricultural machinery from the First Republic (interwar period).

The exhibition “Dřinu strojům? Dřinu strojům!” in the modern exhibition hall presents the development of agricultural machinery in the context of Czech and world events, and above all the development of energy use to power machines. A cycle path runs around the site, and visitors are also offered a traffic playground, a pumptrack and a workout zone.

Highlights

• One of the most comprehensive collections of tractor production series in the country
• Prototype of the SM 500 combine harvester and the only surviving Oekonom motor plough
• Prototype of the Škoda HT 25 tractor from 1930
• Historic ploughs, including the archaic plough of the Veverka cousins
• Traffic playground, pumptrack and workout zone on the site

Permanent exhibitions

• Dřinu strojům? Dřinu strojům! – The exhibition in the modern exhibition hall shows the development of agricultural machinery and the possibilities of using energy to power machines, in the context of major events.
• České traktory – The permanent exhibition presents production series of Czech tractors.

Founded

2004

Operated by

Národní zemědělské muzeum, s. p. o.

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 18 May (International Museum Day); on the first Sunday of every month for agricultural workers (departmental days)

Free admission is also granted to children from children's homes and SOS villages, holders of ITIC, AMG, ICOM, ICOMOS, National Archives and Svaz muzeí na Slovensku cards, holders of free NZM tickets and holders of a Průkaz válečného veterána (war veteran card). Admission to events, guided tours and other services is charged. A gift ticket valid for 365 days can be bought online or at the box office.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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 facility is accessible without barriers; visitors with ZTP and ZTP/P cards have parking available directly on the site.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly
• Playground / play area

The site has a children's corner, a traffic playground, a sensory path, a pumptrack and a workout area. The museum offers guided tours for children with a creative workshop and rental of pedal karts. Entry with a pushchair is possible.

Getting there & parking

By car from road no. 38. A direct footpath leads from Čáslav to the site, and a cycle path runs around the site.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Small souvenirs and tourist stamps are sold in the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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