Vlastivědné muzeum a galerie v Železnici
Municipal museum and gallery in an Empire-style house from 1816, with a log cottage, a merchant's shop and exhibitions on archaeology and the war of 1866.
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About the museum
The museum building, an Empire-style house at No. 181 on Muzejní náměstí, was built in 1816, though not yet as a museum. The idea of a museum was born in 1917, when students founded the Muzejní spolek pro Železnici a okolí (Museum Society for Železnice and Surroundings). They collected hundreds of objects, books and documents, which were kept in the town hall, and part of the collection was first exhibited in 1920.
In 1940 the society acquired house No. 181 from the bequest of František Mencl, and a year later the neighbouring log cottage from 1789. After 1955 the society ceased its activity; it was revived in 1990, and in December 2016 its activity ended. The largest hall bears the name of the painter Tavík František Šimon, a native of Železnice, and is used for artists' exhibitions.
Today the museum presents exhibitions on archaeology, the war of 1866, palaeontology and mineralogy, a school classroom from the late 19th century, a merchant's shop and the log cottage. Several exhibitions devoted to guilds and local painters are temporarily closed for reconstruction.
Highlights
- Log cottage from 1789 with a demonstration of spinning and weaving
- Merchant's shop with a working orchestrion
- School classroom from the late 19th and early 20th century
- Exhibitions on archaeology, the war of 1866, palaeontology and mineralogy
- Two tour routes, the second popular with families
Permanent exhibitions
- Roubená chalupa z roku 1789 – Log cottage with a working spinning wheel and loom, where visitors can try spinning and weaving.
- Kupecký krám – Shop from around 1816 with period goods and a working orchestrion.
- Válka 1866 – The exhibition is devoted to the war of 1866.
- Operated by
- Město Železnice
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 65 Kč |
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| Reduced | 45 Kčseniors from age 65, students, primary school pupils and holders of a ZTP card |
| Children & teens | 45 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | 45 KčSeniors from age 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 45 KčHolders of a ZTP card. |
| Students & apprentices | 45 Kč |
| 2nd tour route – processing of flax and wool (adults) | 50 KčReduced admission CZK 35. |
| Separate exhibitions (adults) | 30 KčPrimary school pupils and holders of a ZTP card CZK 20. |
The basic ticket applies to the 1st tour route (all exhibitions in the building and the log cottage with a craft demonstration).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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 interior of the log cottage is accessible to wheelchair users.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The second tour route is popular with families; children can try spinning and weaving and take home a cord they have made themselves.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The 1st route includes the exhibitions and the log cottage with a demonstration of spinning and weaving. The 2nd route is a talk with a demonstration on the processing of flax and wool, after which visitors take home a hand-made cord. Reservations by telephone on +420 732 836 309. |
