Vlastivědné muzeum v Olomouci
The largest regional museum of central Moravia is housed in a former Poor Clares monastery in Olomouc and also manages the Čechy pod Kosířem chateau and the Bílá Lhota arboretum.
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About the museum
The beginnings of museum life in Olomouc go back to the mid-19th century. In 1883 the Musejní spolek olomoucký (Olomouc Museum Society) was founded, from which the first Czech museum in Moravia developed. German and Czech founders built up their collections separately until the German museums were merged in 1924 into the Museum of the Town of Olomouc.
After the Second World War both museums resumed their activities, and in 1951 they were merged into the Krajské muzeum v Olomouci (Regional Museum in Olomouc), based in the former Poor Clares monastery on today’s Republic Square. The museum changed its name several times and has operated under its current name since 1990. Its founder is the Olomouc Region.
The collections number more than one million objects and are among the largest museum collections in the Czech Republic. They consist of natural science, historical and archaeological holdings. The museum also manages the chateau with its park in Čechy pod Kosířem and the Arboretum Bílá Lhota.
Highlights
- seat in the former Poor Clares monastery on Republic Square
- permanent exhibition Příroda – od počátku bez konce (Nature – from the beginning without end)
- interactive exhibition Pilíře civilizace for families
- Dinoherna (dinosaur play area) for the youngest visitors
- Lapidárium with the exhibition Příběh kamene on Denisova Street (May–September)
Permanent exhibitions
- Příroda – od počátku bez konce – Permanent exhibition on nature in the main building of the museum on Republic Square.
- Příběh kamene – Exhibition in the Lapidárium on Denisova Street, open from May to September.
- Founded
- 1973
- Operated by
- Olomoucký kraj (zřizovatel)
- Director
- Jakub Ráliš
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
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| Reduced | 60 Kčchildren, students and seniors aged 65 and over |
| Children & teens | 60 Kč |
| Seniors | 60 KčSeniors aged 65 and over. |
| Students & apprentices | 60 Kč |
| Groups | 40 Kč per personSchool groups, price per person. |
| Families | 250 KčPermanent exhibitions and shows. |
| Exhibition Pilíře civilizace | 120 KčReduced admission CZK 60, school groups CZK 50 per person, family CZK 300 (2 adults and 2 children aged 3–15, or 1 adult and 3 children aged 3–15). Children under 3 enter free. |
| Combined ticket – whole museum including the exhibition Pilíře civilizace | 200 KčReduced admission CZK 100, school groups CZK 90 per person, family CZK 450. |
| Lapidárium – exhibition Příběh kamene (May–September) | 40 KčChildren CZK 20, children under 6 free. |
| Lapidárium and main building on the same day | 80 KčReduced admission CZK 40. |
The prices listed apply to the permanent exhibitions and shows in the main building.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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 there is step-free access to the building and to the toilets. Renovation of the ground-floor and second-floor toilets is under way, so short-term restrictions may occur.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | 250 Kč · Permanent exhibitions and shows. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
The exhibition Pilíře civilizace is intended primarily for families and offers more than twenty interactive exhibits. The family ticket applies to 2 adults and 2 children. The Dinoherna is open for the youngest visitors.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
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 | The museum prepares educational programmes for schools and children in cooperation with Palacký University Olomouc. |
