Hornické muzeum Harrachov
Mining museum and an approximately one-kilometre show adit in the former fluorite mine on the edge of Harrachov.
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About the museum
The Harrachov vein-type deposit has been known since the mid-18th century, and its main fill consists of fluorite, barite, galena and quartz. Prospecting began in 1947, and in 1957 the deposit was handed over for mining. The mine had a blind shaft and seven levels, and during its operation almost 21.5 km of galleries were driven. Mining was ended as unprofitable on 30 September 1992.
The mining museum and the show adit opened in March 2003 at the level of the former adit floor. The museum displays mineral samples from fluorite deposits, mining tools and equipment, and maps and photographs documenting work at the deposit. The site belongs to the company I. Krkonošská důlní s.r.o.
Highlights
- Show adit about one kilometre long
- Mineral samples from the fluorite deposits
- Complete winding engine
- Mine cars, a battery locomotive and a loader
- Mine maps, photographs and tools
Permanent exhibitions
- Hornické muzeum – The exhibition on the surface shows minerals from the fluorite deposits, mining tools and equipment, and maps and photographs from the mine’s operation.
- Prohlídková štola – The route of about 1,000 metres leads through the illuminated ore adit, where the winding engine, mine cars, a battery locomotive and a loader are displayed.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- I. Krkonošská důlní s.r.o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 Kč |
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| Children & teens | 50 KčChildren under 15 pay CZK 50 for the museum; the show adit tour including the museum costs CZK 120. Children from 4 years old may enter the adit accompanied by a person aged 18 or over. |
| Groups | –The adit tour is possible in small groups of 4 to 25 people. |
| Show adit including museum – adults | 170 Kč |
| Show adit including museum – children under 15 | 120 KčChildren from 4 years old may enter the adit accompanied by a person over 18. |
| Audio guide (German, English, Polish, Dutch) | 50 KčSame price for adults and children. |
Admission to the museum alone is CZK 50 for adults and for children under 15. Payment is only by cash.
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 route through the adit is covered with gravel and illuminated. The average annual temperature in the adit is about 7 °C.
Kids & families
Recommended for ages 4+
Children from 4 years old may enter the show adit accompanied by a person over 18.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 300 m to the entrance
The nearest option is the central car park in Harrachov.
The museum is on the eastern edge of Harrachov below the hill Ptačinec. A path leads past it to the Mumlava Waterfall.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, PL, NL) |
| Good to know | The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes. Visitors receive a protective helmet on entering the adit. Warmer clothing is recommended. The museum’s visitor rules are available to download on its website. |
