Železniční muzeum Výtopna Jaroměř
Railway museum in the former roundhouse engine shed next to Jaroměř station, with steam and diesel locomotives, carriages and signals.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of volunteer initiative: in 1987, under the auspices of the Czechoslovak Scientific and Technical Society, restoration began on the steam locomotive class 310.006, which was then moved into the unused roundhouse of the Jaroměř depot. The steam locomotive class 464.008 was also restored there and completed in 1992. The museum opened in 1996, initially in only four stalls of the roundhouse.
It gradually expanded as České dráhy (Czech Railways) reduced operations at the depot: first one more stall was added, and later the entire roundhouse building. When České dráhy ended operations at the Jaroměř machine station in 2004, an association leased the rest of the engine shed site. Today most of the site belongs to the museum and is gradually being restored to its appearance at the beginning of the 20th century. The engine shed has served steam operations since 1901.
The museum is run by the Společnost železniční výtopna Jaroměř, z. s., a non-profit association whose activities are largely carried out by volunteers. The site is managed by the Železniční muzeum Jaroměř, z. s. The collection includes steam and diesel locomotives, for example the T211 class (“Bobíci”), passenger and freight carriages and signals. The famous steam locomotive Conrad Vorlauf and locomotive 310.006 are no longer in the museum. During the season the museum runs nostalgic trips.
Highlights
- roundhouse and engine shed from the early 20th century, right by the station
- steam and diesel locomotives, including the T211 class (“Bobíci”)
- passenger and freight carriages and signals
- museum run by volunteers of a non-profit association
- nostalgic trips during the season
Permanent exhibition
- Lokomotivy a vozy ve výtopně – Steam and diesel locomotives, for example Ringhoffer No. 2 and the T211 class, passenger and freight carriages and small objects from railway operations; visitors learn about everyday life in the engine shed.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Společnost železniční výtopna Jaroměř, z. s.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
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| Reduced | 80 Kčchildren aged 6–15, students up to 26, pensioners and holders of a ZTP card |
| Children & teens | 60 Kčfree up to age 2 · children aged 3–6 pay half the admission; children aged 6–15 pay CZK 80 |
| Seniors | 80 Kčpensioners |
| Visitors with disabilities | 80 Kčholders of a ZTP card |
| Students & apprentices | 80 Kčstudents up to 26 |
| Groups | –Outside opening hours a tour can be arranged for any number of people, even a single visitor; the minimum admission for a group is CZK 640. |
| Families | 320 Kč2 adults and up to 3 children under 15 |
Children under 3 enter free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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| Family ticket | 320 Kč · 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15 |
There are discounts for children (aged 3–6 and 6–15), and children under 3 enter free; the family ticket is advantageous.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Jaroměř (železniční stanice)
The museum is in the former engine shed right next to Jaroměř railway station, in the direction of Hradec Králové. A walking route leads from the station along the pavement past the signal exhibition; a tourist signpost in front of the station marks the way.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Tours can also be booked outside opening hours with Pavel Černý (email prohlidky@vytopnajaromer.cz, phone +420 728 042 999). During the season the museum runs nostalgic trips; the dates are on the website. |
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