Přírodovědné muzeum Semenec

About the museum

The Semenec Natural History Museum was established on the edge of Týn nad Vltavou in 1994 as a natural history station and civic association called the Station “Pomoc přírodě” (“Help for Nature”). Its main mission was practical nature conservation: a rescue station for disabled animals, breeding of endangered species and their release into the wild. The station also educated children and the public in environmental awareness.

In 1995 collections of medicinal plants and a display of forest communities began to take shape; a year later a rock collection was added, followed in later years by a palaeontological collection, a pine collection and a rose garden. Since 2006 the site has been open to the public at weekends, and during the week it hosts educational programmes for schools. Since 2011 the station has been called the Přírodovědné muzeum Semenec (Semenec Natural History Museum).

Today the museum is run by Muzeum Semenec, o.p.s. (a public benefit company). Across four hectares the collections are interwoven with play and learning elements, trails, water games and outdoor activities. For schools the museum offers educational and residential programmes, and for the public it organises events and adult education.

Highlights

• Four-hectare site above the confluence of the Vltava and the Lužnice
• Forest communities display, collection of medicinal herbs and a rose garden
• Samples of rocks and fossils from southern Bohemia
• Barefoot and blindfold trails, a natural labyrinth and other games included in the admission
• Forest café and a small shop with souvenirs

Permanent exhibitions

• Expozice lesních společenstev jižních Čech – Sample areas of forest communities, illustrating the typical vegetation of southern Bohemia.
• Sbírka léčivých bylin – Outdoor collection of medicinal plants with a herb garden, quizzes and interactive elements.
• Ukázky z kamenné kroniky jižních Čech – Exhibition of rocks and fossils, where children can play geology games.

Operated by

Semenec, o.p.s.

Admission & discounts

A uniform admission of CZK 150 applies to adults, children and pensioners. Children under 3 and adults over 70 enter free. Most games and trails are included in the admission; some activities cost an extra charge. Annual passes are valid for one year from the date of sale.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Entry with dogs on a leash is allowed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

The site is designed as an outing for families: interactive elements can be tried, children can find barefoot and blindfold trails, a sand dune, an outdoor kitchen, a carpentry workshop and a playful trail with animals and stamps.

Getting there & parking

The site is about 2 km from the square in Týn nad Vltavou, above the confluence of the Lužnice and the Vltava. The website has quizzes for the way from the bus station and from the square. The forest café is also a suitable stop for cyclists.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The forest café offers coffee, homemade lemonade, ice lollies and sweet treats; the shop sells souvenirs, gemstones, games and books.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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