Památník Mikoláše Alše a Matěje Kopeckého

About the museum

The memorial stands in the cottage where the painter Mikoláš Aleš was born on 18 November 1852. The cottage on the slope above the Lomnice stream was built in 1803 by Jan Famfule. In 1907 the cottage burned down, and only in 1937 was it rebuilt on the site to a design by the architect Kouly, thanks to the Mirotice beautification society. It received its present form during a renovation in 1952, when it was converted into a memorial for the hundredth anniversary of Aleš’s birth.

The exhibition presents the life and work of Mikoláš Aleš, painter, draughtsman and illustrator, who belonged to the generation of artists of the National Theatre. The exhibits include photographs and reproductions of his works. Aleš was the third son in his family; he made around 8,000 drawings and sketches, about 65 oil paintings, and illustrated many children’s books. He became famous, among other things, for the Špalíček of national songs and rhymes, first published in 1906.

Since 1990 the cottage has also housed an exhibition on the puppeteer Matěj Kopecký, who spent forty years of his life in Mirotice. It displays old puppets, including Kašpárek, which according to tradition belonged to Kopecký. The cottage has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958.

Highlights

• birthplace cottage of the painter Mikoláš Aleš, rebuilt in 1937
• photographs and reproductions of Aleš’s works
• exhibition on the puppeteer Matěj Kopecký and old puppets
• Kašpárek, which according to tradition belonged to Matěj Kopecký

Permanent exhibitions

• Mikoláš Aleš – Photographs and reproductions of works by the painter Mikoláš Aleš in his birthplace cottage.
• Matěj Kopecký – Exhibition on the puppeteer Matěj Kopecký, with old puppets and the Kašpárek that according to tradition belonged to Kopecký.

Founded

1952

Operated by

Město Mirotice

Admission & discounts

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 memorial is in a small historic house; the website does not provide information on step-free access.

Kids & families

Children aged 6 to 15 pay a reduced admission of CZK 15.

Getting there & parking

The memorial is in Aleš’s birthplace cottage, near Mikoláš Aleš Square in Mirotice.

Amenities & dining

A tourist stamp and a tourist passport can be bought at the memorial, and during office hours at the town hall’s reception desk.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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