Regionální muzeum v Jílovém u Prahy

About the museum

The museum’s origins date back to 1891, when Leopold Čihák, a native of the town, donated his collection of documents, maps and other objects to the town, and the town council founded the museum on that basis. In 1931 the newly formed District Museum Society took over the collection, and after its dissolution in 1950 the town managed it. From 1960 the museum was called the Museum of Gold Mining and Processing in the Jílové Region, and from the 1960s it gradually became professional.

The current name, Regionální muzeum v Jílovém u Prahy (Regional Museum in Jílové u Prahy), has been used since 1 January 1991, and since 2003 the museum has been a contributory organisation of the Central Bohemian Region. It is housed in a historic house on Masarykovo náměstí, which was reconstructed in the 1970s and 1980s; the neighbouring stable serves as a hall for exhibitions and social events. In 2025 and 2026 the courtyard and retaining wall are being repaired while the museum remains open.

The core of the collections consists of documents on gold mining in the Jílové mining district, which was among the most important Czech gold deposits. The museum is the founder of the Jílovské zlaté doly (Jílové Gold Mines) educational trail and manages three accessible adits, which show mining in the Middle Ages, in the 18th century and in the mid-20th century. The new gold exhibition uses augmented reality and builds on the legacy of the long-time gold specialist Petr Morávek.

Highlights

• Gold exhibition from Celtic panning to medieval deep mining, with augmented reality, luminescent minerals and a vault with gold bricks
• Exhibition “Ora et labora” on the Benedictine monastery on Ostrov near Davle and the craft and trading centre on Sekanka
• Exhibition on tramping and the nature of the lower Posázaví
• Three accessible adits: St Joseph (Middle Ages), St Anthony of Padua and Halíř
• Gold panning and a demonstration of luminescent minerals during the adit tour

Permanent exhibitions

• Expozice zlata – Krok za krokem zlatou historií – The history of gold from Celtic panning to medieval deep mining, an improvised adit, augmented reality, luminescent minerals and a vault with gold bricks.
• Ora et labora – Exhibition on the Benedictine monastery on Ostrov near Davle and on the craft and trading centre on Sekanka.
• Tramping stále žije! – Tramping a příroda dolního Posázaví – Exhibition on the tramping movement and the nature of the lower Posázaví.

Founded

1891

Operated by

Středočeský kraj (příspěvková organizace)

Director

PhDr. Šárka Juřinová

Admission & discounts

The prices given come from the price list on the museum’s website. Detailed prices for the individual adit tours are not stated on the website.

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

Entry for people with limited mobility or claustrophobia is not recommended for the St Joseph and St Anthony adits; the guide decides on admission. The Halíř adit is, according to the museum, also accessible to visitors with limited mobility. The lecture hall in the stable has step-free access.

Kids & families

The family ticket applies to parents and children; children under 6 enter free. Children under 6 may not enter the adits.

Getting there & parking

The path to the Halíř adit leads from the Jílové u Prahy, Borek stop, about 1 km on foot along the red trail.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The information centre in the museum building offers additional sales, photocopying and internet access for the public.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 100 guests.

The stable hall (115 m², 100 seats, sound system, data projector, stage, step-free access) and the outdoor courtyard are offered after reconstruction in the second half of 2026 for conferences, lectures, social events and wedding ceremonies; price by arrangement.

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