Renesanční sladovna

About the museum

The Renaissance building on Masarykova Street in Žatec was built in 1573–1574, according to a survey. Originally it served as the town granary, then as the municipal malt house. In 1801 it became a residential house, and later the couple Ferdinand and Marie Jacob produced paints and varnishes there, as shown by the inscriptions on the façade that were discovered and restored. After the building was taken over by the state, it began to decay.

It was saved by its inclusion in the project Chrám chmele a piva (Temple of Hops and Beer). The building was fully restored in 2010 and became part of the complex of hop-growing technical monuments. Today the ground floor houses an information office, where tickets for tours and souvenirs are sold, and the permanent exhibition Sladovnictví (Malting), with archaeological finds.

On the first floor is the interactive exhibition Historie NeObyčejné tužky (The History of the Unusual Pencil), which presents a lifelong collection of historic and rare pencils belonging to the collector Emanuel Petrán, and where visitors can make their own pencil; the partner is the brand KOH-I-NOOR. Another part of the floor is devoted to the exhibition Žatec ve filmu (Žatec in Film), with short excerpts from films shot in the town, and an exhibition gallery where artists' shows change several times a year.

Highlights

• the oldest preserved malt house, from the 16th century
• permanent exhibition Sladovnictví (Malting) with archaeological finds
• interactive exhibition Historie NeObyčejné tužky (The History of the Unusual Pencil) with a workshop for making a pencil
• exhibition Žatec ve filmu (Žatec in Film) with excerpts from films shot in the town
• gallery with changing exhibitions by artists

Permanent exhibitions

• Sladovnictví – The permanent exhibition on the ground floor presents the history of malt production and archaeological finds from the building.
• Historie NeObyčejné tužky – The interactive exhibition presents a collection of historic and rare pencils, the development of handwriting and writing implements, and a workshop for making your own pencil.
• Žatec ve filmu – The exhibition on the first floor recalls Czech and foreign films shot in Žatec and offers short film excerpts.

Operated by

Chrám Chmele a Piva CZ, příspěvková organizace

Admission & discounts

The price stated applies to tour C (the Malting exhibition, Žatec in Film, The History of the Unusual Pencil and the current gallery exhibition); the tour takes about 45 minutes. Tour C is sold all year round. The website does not give more detailed conditions for discounts.

Accessibility

• Partially 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

A step-free version of the tour is available on prior arrangement.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The exhibition The History of the Unusual Pencil is interactive, and visitors can make their own pencil there. Family admission is available.

Getting there & parking

The malt house is on Masarykova Street in the centre of Žatec. The Hop and Beer Temple is on Prokopa Velkého Square.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

On the ground floor there is an information office that sells tickets and souvenirs.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The hall is suitable for lectures, training courses and presentations; rental costs CZK 400 per hour, and CZK 4,000 for a full-day event. Contact: sladovna@chchp.cz, +420 725 111 730.

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