Pevnost poznání
Interactive science museum in the grounds of the Korunní pevnůstka in Olomouc, with exhibitions on history, water, the human brain and light, and a digital planetarium.
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About the museum
Pevnost poznání (Fortress of Knowledge) is housed in the grounds of the Korunní pevnůstka, which belongs to the Baroque fortifications of Olomouc from the time of Maria Theresa. The fortress town came into being after the mid-18th century, and in 1857 a wooden building was erected behind the Korunní hradba (Crown Wall), in which artillery ammunition and gunpowder were stored.
After decades of use and subsequent decay, the building was converted in 2015 into the science museum of the Faculty of Science of Palacký University. The conversion was supervised by the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ), which took care to preserve the original character of the monument.
Today visitors can find four interactive exhibitions focused on the history of the fortress, the world of water, the human brain and the physics of light. They are complemented by a digital planetarium, science workshops and educational programmes for schools, children, seniors and families.
Highlights
- Four interactive exhibitions: Do historie!, Živá voda, Rozum v hrsti and Světlo a tma
- Eight-metre model of the human brain and a gyroscope like the one used on the International Space Station
- Flight simulator in the Živá voda exhibition
- Digital planetarium
- Historic building in the grounds of the Korunní pevnůstka
Permanent exhibitions
- Do historie! – The history of the Olomouc fortress, told through a comic on twelve large-format panels; visitors put on historical uniforms, and animators explain life in the town of soldiers in the 18th century.
- Živá voda – Water animals in larger-than-life size, magnifying glasses and microscopes, and a flight simulator.
- Rozum v hrsti – An eight-metre model of the human brain, puzzles, ciphers and a gyroscope in which the visitor spins like a pilot.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Přírodovědecká fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 190 Kč |
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| Reduced | 160 Kčchildren aged 5–15, students, seniors from 65 and holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 160 Kčfree up to age 3 · Children under 4 enter free; children aged 5–15 pay the reduced admission. |
| Seniors | 160 KčSeniors from 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 160 KčHolders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards. |
| Students & apprentices | 160 Kč |
| Groups (11+ people) | 140 Kč per personGroups of more than 10 people, price per person. |
| Families | 460 Kč1 adult + 2 children CZK 460; 2 adults + 1 child CZK 485; 2 adults + 2 children CZK 630; 2 adults + 3 children CZK 775. |
| Admission to a single exhibition | 70 Kč |
| Gyroscope | 50 KčHeight 140–190 cm, maximum weight 100 kg. |
| Digital planetarium on a weekday | 150 KčWith an exhibition ticket the planetarium costs CZK 90. |
| Weekend discount ticket – 3 activities | 145 KčWith a museum ticket; separately CZK 170 (planetarium, creative workshop, laboratory). |
| Annual pass to all exhibitions (12 entries) | 1,560 Kč |
| Annual pass to one exhibition (12 entries) | 660 Kč |
A 20% discount applies to staff and graduates of Palacký University and to holders of the Olomouc Region Card. Payment is possible by card, including via Unišek+. At weekends the planetarium is part of the accompanying activities.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 states that it is barrier-free. Prams can be left in the cloakroom.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | 460 Kč · 1 adult + 2 children CZK 460; 2 adults + 1 child CZK 485; 2 adults + 2 children CZK 630; 2 adults + 3 children CZK 775. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Stroller-friendly
- Kids’ birthday parties
The museum is intended for all age groups. It offers family tickets, the Dětská univerzita (Children's University), science clubs, holiday camps, birthday parties (Party poznání) and the interactive comic game Strážci poznání (Guardians of Knowledge).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Envelopa · 500 m
From Olomouc main railway station take tram no. 1, 5 or 7 to the Envelopa stop, then about 500 m on foot. Timetables are at dpmo.cz.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The grounds of the Korunní pevnůstka are closed to vehicles. You can park along 17 November Avenue (about 250 m from the museum) or in the car parks of the Šantovka shopping centre; parking by the Tržnice is temporarily restricted because of construction.
For buses, a parking map is available on the museum's website.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Coat check
The Bistro poznání offers fresh snacks, specialty coffee and homemade lemonades during opening hours; vending machines with baguettes, sweets and hot drinks are also available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Each visitor chooses the length of the visit – from one hour to a whole day. Cars cannot be driven into the grounds. Only small dogs are permitted, which must stay in a bag. |
