Stará papírna – Čapkův mlýn
Exhibition in the Hronov mill on the childhood of the Čapek siblings and on notable Hronov personalities, with occasional paper-making workshops.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The mill in Hronov is linked to the Čapek family, whose siblings, among them the writer Karel and the painter Josef, came here as children to visit their grandparents. According to the museum, the surroundings inspired them to write a number of fairy tales.
Today the building is run by the Muzeum Náchodska (Náchod Museum). The exhibition focuses on the childhood of the Čapek siblings and during the tour also recalls other notable personalities associated with Hronov.
Occasional paper-making workshops take place in the premises of the Old Paper Mill; these can also be taken as an educational programme for schools and interest groups.
Highlights
- exhibition on the childhood of the Čapek siblings
- the surroundings that inspired the Čapek fairy tales
- tribute to other notable Hronov personalities
- paper-making workshops
Permanent exhibition
- Dětství sourozenců Čapkových – The exhibition follows the childhood of the Čapek siblings with their grandparents in the Hronov mill and also introduces other notable personalities of the town.
- Operated by
- Muzeum Náchodska, příspěvková organizace Královéhradeckého kraje
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 70 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 Kčchildren aged 5 and over, students up to 26, seniors over 65 |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 4 · children aged 5 and over pay the reduced admission; children under 5 enter free |
| Seniors | 50 Kčseniors over 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards, including their companion, enter free |
| Students & apprentices | 50 Kčstudents up to 26 |
| Stará papírna – Čapkův mlýn + Jiráskův rodný domek | 110 Kčreduced CZK 70 |
Admission is free for children under 5, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards including their companion, holders of AMG and ICOM cards, teachers accompanying a school group, and holders of a foster family card. Events with free admission organised by the Hradec Králové Region do not apply to the admission fee, because they are services with expert commentary.
Accessibility
- 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
The museum states that step-free access is available; toilets are provided.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The occasional paper-making workshops are also aimed at schools and interest groups; children under 5 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
There is no car park at the building; paid parking is about 150 m away on the square.
Amenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
Sales of postcards, tourist passports and books published by the Muzeum Náchodska; no refreshments.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | An audio guide is available free of charge directly in the web browser, without the need to download an app. Tours outside opening hours can be booked by phone or email; educational programmes are available for schools. |
