Památník – Rodný dům Adalberta Stiftera

About the museum

Birthplace house no. 21 in Horní Planá dates from the 17th century. The Stifter family lived there from around 1660, earning a living from farming, weaving and trading in linen and yarn. On 23 October 1805 the writer and painter Adalbert Stifter was born here. He spent his childhood in the house, but after his father’s death in 1817 he left to study at Kremsmünster. He never forgot his native region and the Šumava, and returned there throughout his life; his last visit was in autumn 1867.

Until the end of 1904 the house remained in the Stifter family’s ownership. In 1910 it was bought by the municipality of Horní Planá. After a fire in 1934 the building was restored and served as a municipal library and flat. From 1956 preparations were made to set up a museum memorial, led by Hugo Rokyta and Jan Huleš, director of the Český Krumlov museum. The memorial was solemnly opened on 23 October 1960, the 155th anniversary of the writer’s birth.

The current bilingual Czech-German exhibition Adalbert Stifter a rodný kraj was created in 2005. It presents the history of the house, the town and the notable places in the surroundings, as well as the life and work of the writer, including his painting. The house is owned by the town of Horní Planá; the memorial is operated as a branch of the Regional Museum in Český Krumlov. Seasonal exhibitions are held in the attic, and cultural events take place in the courtyard.

Highlights

• 17th-century birthplace of Adalbert Stifter
• bilingual exhibition Adalbert Stifter a rodný kraj from 2005
• Stifter’s oil painting of Horní Planá from 1823, manuscripts and writing desk
• tiled stove in the large room and a 19th-century dwelling
• collection of editions of Stifter’s books and a small research room with a library

Permanent exhibition

• Adalbert Stifter a rodný kraj – Bilingual exhibition on Stifter’s life and work in relation to Horní Planá and the Šumava. It shows the history of the house, the town and notable places, the Stifter family, manuscripts, paintings and objects from his life.

Founded

1960

Operated by

Regionální muzeum v Českém Krumlově (dům vlastní město Horní Planá)

Admission & discounts

Prices are shown on the memorial’s page and match the price list of the Regional Museum in Český Krumlov. Admission is free for children under 6, journalists and members of AMG and ICOM.

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’s website does not give information on step-free access; the house is historic, with several rooms on the ground floor and attic spaces used for exhibitions.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

In summer, workshops for children and adults are held in the museum courtyard (admission CZK 60, always 13:00–17:00).

Getting there & parking

The house stands in Horní Planá on Palackého Street, near the entrance to the town.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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