Muzeum Švýcárna
Interactive museum in a restored historic building above the château park, presenting the Old Kladruby horse and the work of Professor Bílek.
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About the museum
The Švýcárna building dates from the 19th century and stands above the château park in Slatiňany. It served as a base for aristocratic stays in the countryside; its architecture is inspired by English country life, which Vincenc Karel, a member of the princely Auersperg family, had encountered on his travels. The last resident lived here until 1976; afterwards the building was also used by filmmakers and gradually fell into disrepair.
With support from the European Union, the town of Slatiňany extensively reconstructed the building and on 29 June 2012 opened an interactive museum of the Old Kladruby horse here. The exhibition introduces the breeding of this horse breed, screens short documentary films and offers activities for children, such as a magnetic wall with game elements.
The museum includes the authentically furnished study of Professor František Bílek, who saved the Old Kladruby horses from extinction. The grounds also have a children's playground and a café serving light refreshments.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition on the Old Kladruby horse
- Study of Professor František Bílek, the rescuer of the breed
- Short documentary films and a magnetic wall with games
- Children's playground and café on the grounds
Permanent exhibitions
- Interaktivní muzeum starokladrubského koně – Exhibition on the breeding of Old Kladruby horses, with short documentary films and games for children, such as a magnetic wall.
- Pracovna profesora Františka Bílka – An authentically furnished study of the man who saved the Old Kladruby horses from extinction.
- Founded
- 2012
- Operated by
- Město Slatiňany
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 50 Kč |
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| Reduced | 30 Kčchildren aged 4 to 15, students with an ISIC card and holders of a ZTP card |
| Children & teens | 30 Kčchildren aged 4 to 15 |
| Seniors | freeSeniors over 65 enter free. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 30 Kč |
| Students & apprentices | 30 Kčstudents with an ISIC card |
| Groups | 150 Kč per personGuided programmes for schools and interest groups cost CZK 150 per participant; accompanying teachers enter free. |
| Cultural events | 100 KčThe price is always stated on the event poster. |
| Creative workshop (booking required) | 350 Kč |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
The interactive exhibition, with its magnetic wall and games, is also designed for children. The grounds have a children's playground; the museum also runs creative workshops and programmes for schools and nursery schools.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
The museum grounds have a café serving light refreshments and drinks.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | For schools and nursery schools the museum offers guided educational programmes (in 2026 on the theme of water); bookings by phone at +420 736 623 368. |
