Museums in Plzeň
The Brewery Museum and the Pilsner Urquell brewery, the West Bohemian Museum, the Patton Memorial Pilsen and the Techmania Science Center in Plzeň, and the moated castle of Švihov.
Plzeň Museum Guide
Our guide lists 43 museums in Plzeň across 29 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Plzeň (9), Klatovy (3), and Domažlice (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (28%), Science & Technology (23%), and Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (14%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs 100 Kč at the median, and the middle half charge between 80 Kč and 180 Kč.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 13 offer dedicated programs for families, and 8 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Plzeň
The best-known museums in Plzeň
TechmaniaTechnology · Plzeň
Západočeské muzeum v PlzniRegional · Plzeň
Dům historie PřeštickaRegional · Přeštice
Hornické muzeum PlanáTechnology · Planá
Městské muzeum ve StříbřeRegional · Stříbro
Muzeum Dr. Bohuslava HorákaRegional · Rokycany
Muzeum Jindřicha JindřichaPeople · Domažlice- Muzeum Lamberská stezkaRegional · Žihobce
Muzeum na demarkační liniiHistory · Rokycany
Muzeum Šumavy Kašperské HoryRegional · Kašperské Hory
Museums in Plzeň with programs for families
- TechmaniaTechnology · Plzeň
- Západočeské muzeum v PlzniRegional · Plzeň
- Muzeum Dr. Bohuslava HorákaRegional · Rokycany
- Muzeum na demarkační liniiHistory · Rokycany
Národopisné muzeum PlzeňskaRegional · Plzeň
Západočeská galerie v PlzniArt · Plzeň
Centrum stavitelského dědictví NTM v PlasíchTechnology · Plasy
Muzeum Českého lesa v TachověHistory · Tachov
Muzeum jižního Plzeňska v BlovicíchRegional · Blovice- Státní hrad a zámek Horšovský TýnCastles & Palaces · Horšovský Týn
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Plzeň?
Our directory currently lists 43 museums in Plzeň across 29 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Plzeň?
Some of the best known are Techmania, Západočeské muzeum v Plzni, Dům historie Přešticka, Hornické muzeum Planá, and Městské muzeum ve Stříbře.
Which museums in Plzeň offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Muzeum Josefa Hyláka and Muzeum seismometrie Kašperské Hory.
Which museums in Plzeň are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Muzeum Jindřicha Jindřicha, Muzeum Lamberská stezka, and Air Park Zruč u Plzně.
Which museums in Plzeň are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Západočeské muzeum v Plzni, Dům historie Přešticka, and Muzeum Lamberská stezka. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Plzeň?
A regular adult ticket costs 100 Kč at the median, with prices ranging from 40 Kč to 280 Kč. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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