Skanzen ochrany státní hranice a železné opony
Open-air museum by the former border crossing in Nové Hrady, recalling the protection of the state border from ancient times to entry into the Schengen area.
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About the museum
The open-air museum was established in 2013 close to the former customs house at the Nové Hrady – Pyhrabruck border crossing, and belongs to the Novohradské muzeum (Nové Hrady Museum). The core of the collection consists of exhibits from the former private border open-air museum in Borovany, which was built by Radomil Marek and his friends.
The exhibition follows the development of border protection from the earliest times up to the Czech Republic’s entry into the Schengen area. The larger part is devoted to the Cold War, when the world was divided into two hostile political and military systems. Visitors will see about 150 metres of reconstructed wire barriers, including a signal wall, as well as the equipment and armaments of border guards.
Since 2021, QR codes placed along the border lead to stories from the time of the Iron Curtain. The museum is operated by the Kulturní a informační centrum Nové Hrady (Nové Hrady Cultural and Information Centre).
Highlights
- About 150 m of reconstructed wire barriers with a signal wall
- Equipment and armaments of border guards
- Exhibits from the former private open-air museum in Borovany
- QR codes with stories from the Iron Curtain era along the border
- Part of the Novohradské muzeum, at the former customs house
Permanent exhibition
- Ochrana státní hranice a železná opona – An overview of border protection from the earliest times up to entry into the Schengen area, with emphasis on the Cold War; reconstructed wire barriers, a signal wall and border guards’ equipment.
- Founded
- 2013
- Operated by
- Novohradské muzeum (Kulturní a informační centrum Nové Hrady)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 60 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren, students and seniors aged 65 and over |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 50 KčOn presentation of an identity card, from 65 years of age. |
| Students & apprentices | 50 KčOn presentation of an ISIC card or a student card. |
Reduced admission is granted to children and, on presentation of a card, to students and seniors.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The recommended length of visit is about 1.5 hours. |
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