Železniční depozitář Národního technického muzea v Chomutově
Seasonally open depot of the National Technical Museum in the former Czech Railways engine shed, showing almost one hundred historic rail vehicles, including steam locomotives.
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About the museum
The Železniční depozitář Národního technického muzea in Chomutov is housed in the original locomotive shed of Czech Railways. It holds the most important part of the railway collection of the National Technical Museum (NTM), the largest state collection of historic rail vehicles in the country. The depot has been open to the public since 2013, and the museum opens it every summer season.
Visitors can see almost one hundred vehicles of several track gauges and many different types, from a steam locomotive built in 1870 to vehicles of newer traction types that were only recently retired. The biggest attractions are the steam locomotives, for example the express locomotive Albatros 498.106, which set a record speed of 162 km/h, the first post-war locomotive 534.0301, or the tram steam locomotive Gartenau from 1887. Saloon cars from 1900 and 1906, the prototype of the electric locomotive S699.001 from 1963 and the steam rail rotary snowplough from 1943 also impress visitors.
Between 2021 and 2023, three historically valuable steam locomotives were restored: 411.019 Conrad Vorlauf, 210.001 Serényi and 464.102 Ušatá. The project was supported by the IROP programme, and the locomotives are part of a separate exhibition. On a wall of the depot, visitors will also find a panel exhibition about František Josef Gerstner, a native of Chomutov, prepared by the museum in cooperation with the Regional Museum in Chomutov (Oblastní muzeum v Chomutově).
Highlights
- Almost 100 historic rail vehicles in the original locomotive shed
- Express steam locomotive Albatros 498.106 with a record of 162 km/h
- Three steam locomotives restored in 2021–2023
- Prototype of the electric locomotive S699.001 from 1963
- Steam rail rotary snowplough from 1943
Permanent exhibitions
- Historická kolejová vozidla – Almost one hundred vehicles are on display in the depot, from a steam locomotive of 1870 to modern traction, including saloon cars, rail trolleys and diesel locomotives.
- Restaurované lokomotivy – The exhibition presents the restoration of three rare steam locomotives: 411.019 Conrad Vorlauf, 210.001 Serényi and 464.102 Ušatá.
- František Josef Gerstner – The panel exhibition commemorates the Chomutov native, pioneer of science and technology and founder of the Prague polytechnic.
- Operated by
- Národní technické muzeum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 200 Kč |
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| Reduced | 150 Kčstudents aged 15–26, seniors over 65, holders of a ZTP card, ISIC and ITIC |
| Children & teens | 60 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6–15; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 150 KčSeniors over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 150 Kčcompanion free · Holders of a ZTP card; holders of ZTP/P and their guides enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | 150 KčStudents of secondary and higher education institutions up to age 26, upon presentation of a student card with a photograph. |
| Groups (5+ people) | 60 Kč per personSchool groups (primary, secondary and higher education); two members of the accompanying teaching staff enter free. |
| Families | 440 KčNo more than 2 adults and up to 4 children under 15. |
Free admission: Admission to NTM sites is free on the first Sunday of the month.
The ticket is valid for one entry and covers all exhibitions. With a ticket from another NTM site (Prague, Plasy) that is no more than 3 months old, a 20 % discount applies to the full, reduced, special or family admission. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office or online, including gift tickets valid for 365 days. Holders of AMG, ICOM and ICOMOS cards also enter free (ticket office only).
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building is the original locomotive shed, so accessibility is limited. Entry is step-free when the lifting gate is raised; otherwise you pass through a small door with a high threshold, and staff will open the gate. The surface is asphalt, grass and gravel; at the entrance gate you must cross two tracks, and the wooden planks are bumpy in places. There is no step-free toilet; the nearest one is in the Globus shopping centre, about 100 m away. The interior is not heated.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hypermarket Globus · 400 m
The nearest bus stop is at the Globus hypermarket, about 400 metres from the depot. From Chomutov railway station the depot can be reached on foot along a 3 km route.
By car
Parking available
Parking is available in the Globus shopping centre car park; by arrangement with museum staff, you can park at the entrance gate.
Access to the fenced site is possible only along the marked route from Černovická Street, starting from the Globus shopping centre car park (in the direction of Karlovy Vary). The access road is closed to traffic, except for service vehicles.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum has a small shop with publications and souvenirs.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Photography | Photography and filming for private purposes is free; tripods, selfie sticks and additional lighting are not allowed. |
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| Good to know | Groups do not need to book in advance. Animals are not allowed in the museum, except guide dogs. Operating presentations of selected vehicles take place occasionally. |
