Vlastivědné muzeum Kyjov
A regional museum in the Renaissance château in the centre of Kyjov, showing the nature, history and folk culture of the Kyjov region in the modern interactive exhibition Museum pictum.
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About the museum
Museum work in Kyjov began at the start of the 20th century, when the mayor Severin Joklík asked the grammar school teacher Jan Kučera to organise the town archive and select historical objects from it for a retrospective exhibition of Czech towns in Napajedla. The growing collection moved in 1926 to the Renaissance château in the centre of town, which, together with the town hall, is the oldest architectural monument in Kyjov.
The Local History Museum is today a branch of the Masarykovo muzeum in Hodonín. The permanent exhibition, titled Museum pictum, was ceremonially opened on 26 June 2020 and uses interactive elements, information kiosks and audiovisual effects. On the ground floor, the natural science section leads through the forest, pond and vineyards of the Kyjov region; the historical section covers the founding of the town, the Piarists, the Capuchins and associational life. On the first floor, archaeology focuses on the 5th-century Langobard burial ground, and an ethnographic section presents regional folk costume and customs.
In the adjacent new building of the museum, short-term exhibitions, courses, craft demonstrations and lectures take place throughout the year. The museum also has a study library.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition Museum pictum, opened in 2020, with interactive elements
- Langobard burial ground from the 5th century, including a reconstruction of a warrior’s grave
- A 1715 veduta of Kyjov and a historical section on the Piarists and Capuchins
- Folk costumes of the Kyjov region in scenic displays
- Renaissance château in the centre of town
Permanent exhibition
- Museum pictum – The modern permanent exhibition on the ground and first floors of the château presents the nature of the Kyjov region, the history of the town and its surroundings, Langobard archaeology and the folk culture of the region.
- Operated by
- Masarykovo muzeum v Hodoníně, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 70 Kčpensioners, students, holders of a ZTP card and children aged 3 to 18 |
| Children & teens | 70 Kčfree up to age 2 · Children aged 3 to 18 pay the reduced admission; children under 3 enter free. |
| Seniors | 70 KčPensioners; holders of a Seniorpas receive a 50% discount on the full admission. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 70 KčHolders of a ZTP card pay the reduced admission. |
| Students & apprentices | 70 KčStudents. |
| Groups | 50 Kč per personSchool groups and children’s camps, price per person. |
| Families | 220 KčFamily admission to the permanent exhibitions. |
| Museum suitcase – interactive game Průvodce poznáním (Guide to Knowledge) | 100 KčLending of the interactive pencil is free of charge. |
The prices given apply to the permanent exhibitions. Discounts: Seniorpas (Senior Pass) 50% of the full admission; Rodinný pas (Family Pass) 50% of the final amount (the discount does not apply to the museum suitcase); IDS JMK public transport ticket 20% of the full adult admission; MojaKarta 25%; and the museum suitcase free of charge. War veterans enter free. Accompanying and educational programmes, lectures and concerts have separate admission fees.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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| Family ticket | 220 Kč · Family admission to the permanent exhibitions. |
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
For children there is the interactive game Průvodce poznáním with the museum suitcase and an interactive pencil; puppets of a local theatre association in the historical section also delight young visitors. The museum offers family admission.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
In the new museum building, short-term exhibitions, courses and lectures are held in the multi-purpose hall.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The permanent exhibition includes a several-hour audio recording through which the exhibited objects speak to visitors. Group visits must be booked through the museum’s reservation system or by phone (+420 725 058 810). A permanent programme of offers is available for schools. |
