
Rumcajsova ševcovna
A small house in Jičín where visitors can see the home of the fairy-tale shoemaker Rumcajs, with a workshop, a play room and a garden.
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About the museum
The character of the shoemaker Rumcajs comes from the fairy-tale books of Václav Čtvrtek and Radek Pilař and is permanently associated with Jičín. The shoemaker’s house in Pod Koštofránkem Lane, just below the Valdice Gate, presents the household of the Rumcajs family from the time when he was not yet a famous robber but an honest craftsman of Jičín.
Highlights
- Home of the whole Rumcajs family, including Manka and Cipísek
- Authentic cobbler’s workshop
- Play room for children
- Manka’s herb garden and other attractions in the courtyard
Permanent exhibition
- Domov Rumcajsovy rodiny – A reconstructed household of the shoemaker Rumcajs with Manka and Cipísek, an authentic cobbler’s workshop, a play room for children and a herb garden in the courtyard.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 40 Kč |
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| Reduced | 25 Kčstudents, pensioners and children from the age of 3 |
| Children & teens | 25 Kčfree up to age 2 · children from the age of 3 |
Card payment is not possible; only cash is accepted.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Playground / play area
The grounds have a play room for children and Manka’s herb garden.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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