Museums and galleries

Within the territory of the Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands there are numerous museums documenting the oftentimes very emotional history of the region, likewise, in several instance they also offer attractive expositions from various spheres of human activity.

In the newly opened Bohuslav Martinů Centre in Polička you can learn in an entertaining way through modern conceived expositions with interactive elements about the history of the town, the fate of the local native Bohuslav Martinů, or observe the fragile beauty of the unique collection of Horácky glass. In Svitavy, you should not miss visiting the museum with the permanent exhibition Searching for the Star of David which is about the fate of the Svitavy native Oskar Schindler and the history of the Jewish settlement in the region. An exciting point of interest while visiting Svitavy will most certainly be a tour of the exposition of washing machines and washing techniques or the Esperanto Museum, the only one of its kind in the Czech Republic. In Litomyšl, apart from the Regional Museum you can also visit the Portmoneum – the Museum of Josef Váchal. You will surely be enchanted by the house decorated with paintings by the author of the Bloody Novel Josef Váchal. The First Czech Museum of Cycling on the premises of the castle in Nové Hrady presents a unique, private collection of bicycles ranging from historical velocipedes to contemporary racing specials. In the Town Museum in Moravská Třebová you can see the Holzmaister collection of non-European art, which among others includes the mummy of the Egyptian Princess Hereret.

Take a journey through history

Portmoneum - Museum of Josef Váchal in Litomyšl

A fantasy world awakens inside an inconspicuous house near the centre of Litomyšl. Various motifs from Christianity and oriental teachings, as well as goblins, devils and ghosts have been brought to life by the original artist Josef Váchal.

Museum of Czech Car Bodywork in Vysoké Mýto

Do you want to know how elegant pre-war cars were created? The museum will introduce you to their production and the famous designer Josef Sodomka. You can also look forward to seeing automotive beauties such as the Aero 50 Dynamik, Tatra 57 B or Jawa Minor.

City Museum and Gallery in Svitavy

A wide range of interesting facts about the life of the town, its personalities and the whole region is presented by the Svitava Museum. Do you know what Oskar Schindler is famous for, when the first automatic washing machine was made or how big the local carved nativity scene is?

Municipal Museum in Polička

Regional Museum in Litomyšl

The key to learning about the rich history of Litomyšl will be the exhibits of the regional museum. You can look forward to the castle hill in the changes of the centuries, stories of famous personalities or an interactive children's program.

Museum of the Egyptian Princess Moravská Třebová

You will have the exoticism and beauty of the Orient at your fingertips in the Moravian-Treblinka Museum. The exposition will take you among Japanese samurai, Tibetan monks and to the times of Egyptian pharaohs.

Museum of Pipes in Proseč

The Museum of Pipes in Proseč will enable you to discover the secrets of local crafts. It will give you an insight into the process of pipe making, take you among the famous fans of this amusement and introduce you to the traditions and history of the Proseč region.

Castle cellars in Litomyšl

Deep underground, in the oldest premises of Litomyšl Castle, an extensive collection of sculptures by one of the most famous Czech sculptors, Olbram Zoubek, as well as a unique wax Heart for Václav Havel found refuge.

The Regional museum in Vysoké Mýto

In the museum you will find historical fire sprinklers and other equipment produced by the local company Stratílek. The Kabinet Militária exhibition will guide you through the history of the Vysokmyth military garrison and present weapons from the 18th to 20th centuries.

The birthplace of Bohuslav Martinu in Polička

A small room high in the tower of the Church of St. Jakuba witnessed the birth of a musical genius. Climb to the top of the tower, see the city from a bird's eye view and get to know the place where Martinů spent his childhood.

Municipal Gallery Litomyšl

The city gallery could hardly have looked for more representative exhibition spaces than a Renaissance house from the mid-16th century. On the facade of the oldest building on the Litomyšl Square, see the statues of the knights who gave the building its name.

Brtoun's Cottage in Bystré

You can get a glimpse into the secrets of shoemaking in the mini-museum in Bystré. An exhibition located in a historic building from the beginning of the 18th century will introduce you to the methods of manual shoe production.

Bedřich Smetana's birthplace in Litomyš

The period-furnished apartment of the Smetana family will take you back to the composer's childhood. The place that witnessed the birth and the first musical steps of Bedřich Smetana can be found in the building of the former castle brewery.

Museum of Esperanto Svitavy

The history of the origin and current use of the international language Esperanto will be presented by the only museum of Esperanto in the Czech Republic. The cultural experience is enhanced by the charming Ottendorfer House, where the museum is located.

Regional Museum of the village in Dolní Újezd

Learn about the rural history, crafts, machinery and tools that life in the village was not without.

Muzeum domečků, panenek a hraček Litomyšl

The original museum near the Litomyšl Castle allows you to return to your childhood or just look into the history of your favorite toys. Both children and adults will enjoy his exhibitions.