In 2007, on the Castle Nové Hrady grounds the First Czech Museum of Cycling was opened in the newly reconstructed building of the Baroque grange. The development of cycling is documented here in tens of exhibitions, from the oldest velocipedes to race specialities.
On the ground floor of the museum you will find classic velocipedes from Austro-Hungarian times, then interesting expositions from the period of both World Wars and a look into bicycle shops and repair shops. Racing cycles are located on the next floor. Exhibitions also include road, cross and specially made bicycles for races. Specialties include bicycles that appeared in well-known Czech films and TV series. On the last floor you can take a seat in the audience of the chamber theatre and watch a projection on the history of cycling. For the more daring type, you can take advantage of the opportunity to try riding a velocipede.
event planning and hosting, guide services in the area, Occasional concerts, sale of cycling and tourist maps of region, sale of novelties and souvenirs, sale of tourist cards, sale of tourist stamps, sales of gift certificates, space available for rent, WC, weddings and other celebrations
Staff languages
Czech, English, Japanese
Accepted forms of payment
Czech korunas in cash, Euro in cash, invoice (bank transfer), VISA, VISA Electron
Site grounds
100000 m2
First year open to the public
2001
Date of construction
1777
Year of latest reconstruction
2001
Tours / exhibitions
Chateau exposition
Description
Exposition of Central European furniture art from baroque to cubism, a lecture about the history of the chateau, its ongoing reconstruction and visit of the main rococo hall.
Opening hours (GMT +2)
May-September Mo-Su 10:00-16:00 (with guide)
April, October Sa, Su, state and other holidays (non-working days) 10:00-16:00 (with guide)
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.
Closed right now, as per business hours Last tour before closing: 50 min. Sightseeing time: 50 min.
September Sa, Su, state and other holidays (non-working days) 10:00-17:00
July, August Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.
Closed right now, as per business hours
Exhibition specialization
clothing / textiles / accessories / lace / shoes
Museum of Motorbikes
Description
Exhibition of historical motorcycles called "Engines and pedals" from the collection of a private collector Mr. Jan Čejchan. Among the exhibits you will be able to see historical bicycles with an auxiliary engine, pre-war and post-war motorcycles and mopeds of both domestic and foreign production. The exhibition also shows the current trend - modern Apache e-bikes.
Opening hours (GMT +2)
May, June, September, October Sa, Su, state and other holidays (non-working days) 10:00-17:00
July, August Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.
Closed right now, as per business hours Sightseeing time: 40 min.
Exhibition specialization
historic motorcycles / automobiles / bicycles
Maze
Description
Maze created from trees, 4 observation towers, an escape exit in the back part and a surprise in the middle.
Opening hours (GMT +2)
May-September Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
April, October Sa, Su, state and other holidays (non-working days) 09:00-17:00
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.
Closed right now, as per business hours Sightseeing time: 20 min.
Gardens
Description
Italian and English flower gardens, brodery Rococo garden in the front courtyard and utility gardens in the rear courtyard of the castle. Already repaired Stations of the Cross from 1767.
Opening hours (GMT +2)
May-September Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
April, October Sa, Su, state and other holidays (non-working days) 09:00-17:00
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.
Closed right now, as per business hours Sightseeing time: 120 min.
Closed right now, as per business hours