Národní zemědělské muzeum Ohrada
Baroque hunting château near Hluboká nad Vltavou with a museum of forestry, hunting and fishing, one of the oldest museums of its kind.
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About the museum
The hunting château was built in 1708–1713 by Prince Adam František of Schwarzenberg on the bank of a pond not far from Hluboká. Originally only a kennel was planned, but the building grew into a representative structure with two courtyards and a banqueting hall on the upper floor. The hall is decorated with hunting scenes by the painter Johann Georg de Hamilton. The originals were taken abroad before the war, so copies now hang in their original places.
The museum was founded here in 1842 by Prince Jan Adolf II of Schwarzenberg. Its foundation consisted of specimens and trophies prepared by the forester Václav Špatný, and the collection of the hunter Jan Křtitel Heyrovský. The collection also served to train forestry staff, and a specialist library was created alongside it. At the provincial exhibition in Linz in 1867 it met with great success.
After 1947 the château passed to the state, and from 1961 the museum belonged to the Agricultural Museum. At that time the fishing collection was transferred here from Kačina, including plaster casts of salmon and historic nets. Today Ohrada is a branch of the National Agricultural Museum. In addition to its permanent exhibitions, it offers educational programs for schools, guided tours for groups and cultural events.
Highlights
- baroque hunting château of 1708–1713 with a banqueting hall
- copies of hunting paintings by Johann Georg de Hamilton in their original places
- collections on forestry, hunting and fishing founded in 1842
- experience exhibition “Les pramenů” – stories of the forests
- museum fairy-tale cellars with a separate admission
- fishing collection with plaster casts of salmon and historic nets
Permanent exhibition
- Les pramenů – příběhy lesů – An experience-based forestry exhibition on the past and present of forests, the journey of water through the forest and the vanished timber rafting. The stories are supplemented by virtual effects, interactive projections and mechanical elements; the tour is with a guide.
- Founded
- 1842
- Operated by
- Národní zemědělské muzeum, s. p. o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
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| Reduced | 80 Kčstudents aged 18–26, seniors aged 65 and over |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people under 18 enter all permanent and temporary exhibitions of the museum free of charge; this does not apply to events organized by the museum. |
| Seniors | 80 KčSeniors aged 65 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Holders of TP, ZTP and ZTP/P cards enter free, including one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | 80 KčStudents aged 18–26. |
| Groups (11+ people) | 100 Kč per personInterest groups of more than 10 people aged over 18, price per person. |
| Museum fairy-tale cellars – adults | 60 KčThe basic admission to the museum does not include the fairy-tale cellars. |
| Museum fairy-tale cellars – children aged 3–18, students aged 18–26, seniors aged 65 and over | 40 Kč |
| Annual pass | 300 KčNon-transferable, valid for 365 days from purchase. |
| Guided tour with an educator or curator | 120 KčPrice per person; for organized groups of 8 or more, booking by e-mail. |
| Selected museum events – adults | 100 KčChildren aged 3–18, students and seniors pay CZK 50; workshops have a separate price list. |
Free admission: 18 May (International Museum Day); on the first Sunday of every month from April to October, workers from agriculture enter free (Resortní dny).
On 28 October the admission for all categories whose regular admission is higher is reduced to CZK 50. Children and young people from children's homes and SOS children's villages, a teaching companion (1 person per 10 children), and holders of ITIC, AMG, ICOM, ICOMOS and war veteran cards also enter free. A gift ticket valid for 365 days is available.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
The museum's website does not provide information on barrier-free access.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers educational programs for nursery, primary and secondary schools and the Muzejní pohádkové sklepy. Children and young people under 18 enter the exhibitions free of charge.
Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking
There is a paid car park near the château; parking for campervans and buses is limited.
The château stands about 2 km from Hluboká nad Vltavou on the bank of the pond, next to the Zoo Hluboká.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small souvenirs and publications are sold in the museum shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 1,000 guests.
Available for hire are the first courtyard (capacity about 1,000 people), the grassy area in front of the château and the parkán.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Les pramenů exhibition is accessible only with a guide (from 1 July to 31 August 2026 tours at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00). School groups can visit the fairy-tale cellars and the Les pramenů exhibition only after prior booking by telephone on +420 770 183 117 (Mon–Fri 8:30–15:00). Educational programs for schools last 20 to 90 minutes. A panoramic virtual tour is also available. |
