Veteran Arena Olomouc
Museum of pre-war Czechoslovak cars and motorcycles in Olomouc, with an extensive collection of Wikov cars, an engine display and the history of technology.
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About the museum
Veteran Arena is a private museum of historic cars and motorcycles in Olomouc. On an exhibition area of more than 2,500 square metres it presents over 80 pre-war cars, produced mainly in Czechoslovakia, and about 50 motorcycles, especially British ones. The oldest exhibit is the 1924 Wikov 16/4 prototype, and the museum claims the most complete collection of cars of the Prostějov marque Wikov.
The heart of the collection is cars of the makes Tatra, Praga, Aero, Škoda, Jawa and Walter. Unique items include the Wikov 35 “Kapka”, the first Czechoslovak aerodynamic car, and Jan Masaryk's Praga Grand. Visitors can also see English sports and racing cars from before and after the war, and motorcycles of the makes Jawa, Praga, ČZ and Indian.
The museum is supplemented by an exhibition on the history of technology with stationary engines, petrol pumps and a cutaway historic car, on which the construction of an interwar car can be followed. The museum is seasonal: in 2026 it opened on 28 April and closes on 19 October.
Highlights
- More than 80 pre-war cars, mainly of Czechoslovak make
- The largest complete collection of Wikov cars, including the aerodynamic Wikov 35 “Kapka”
- Wikov 16/4 prototype from 1924, the oldest exhibit
- About 50 motorcycles, mainly British
- Display of engines, petrol pumps and the history of technology
Permanent exhibitions
- Historické automobily a motocykly – More than 80 pre-war cars, mainly of Czechoslovak make (Tatra, Praga, Aero, Škoda, Wikov, Walter), and about 50 motorcycles, mainly British.
- Výstava historie techniky – Stationary engines, petrol pumps and a cutaway historic car show the technology and construction of interwar cars.
- Operated by
- DESMOS REAL s.r.o.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 289 Kč |
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| Reduced | 239 Kč |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free of charge. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeHolders of a ZTP card enter free of charge; an accompanying person of a ZTP/P card holder pays CZK 169. |
| Groups (15+ people) | 130 Kč per personSchool excursions: sightseeing (15–35 people) and technical (20–30 people), CZK 130 per person. Group rates for other groups on request. |
| Families | 599 Kč2 adults and 2 children under 15. |
| Photography | 80 Kč |
| Entry outside opening hours (after email booking) | 2,500 KčSurcharge on the entry ticket. |
| Non-commercial photography of individuals and groups (class photos, weddings, family photos) | 1,500 KčSurcharge on the entry ticket. |
| School excursions – sightseeing or technical | 130 KčPrice per person. |
Reduced ticket CZK 239; the website does not say to whom it applies. Parking on the grounds is free of charge.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 599 Kč · 2 adults and 2 children under 15. |
The museum presents itself as a suitable destination for a family outing and offers a family ticket.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Pavlovická
Tram no. 4 to the Pavlovická stop, or bus no. 11 to the Na Pile stop.
By car
Free parking
Spacious free car park on the museum grounds.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Souvenirs are available in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Photography | Photography is charged CZK 80; non-commercial photography of groups (class photos, weddings) costs a surcharge of CZK 1,500. |
| Good to know | School excursions last about 1 hour (sightseeing) or about 1 hour 40 minutes (technical) and must be booked by email at least a week in advance. Both excursions end with a knowledge question about the price. |
