Archeoskanzen Trocnov

Location: Trocnov 14, 373 12 Borovany · South Bohemia

Category: open-air museum

A living open-air museum in the birthplace of Jan Žižka of Trocnov, bringing medieval village life of the late 14th and early 15th centuries to life. A faithful reconstruction of a medieval village includes period buildings and demonstrations of farming and crafts. Workshops and theatrical performances are held here for schools and families.

Why visit this place?

• A 1.5 km outdoor educational trail leads past the foundations of Zizka's homestead and to the spot beneath an old oak where Jan Zizka was born according to legend.
• In the CzechTourism visitor rankings for 2025 the site took 1st place in the whole country in the category of places linked to notable figures.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 242 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 58 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: archeoskanzentrocnov.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonal operation – see website
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 120 CZK, children 80 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 242 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Trocnov Workshops – educational programmes about the Middle Ages, art workshops, theatrical performances

Official website: https://www.archeoskanzentrocnov.cz/

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