Centrum Bohuslava Martinů a rodná světnička Polička

Location: Tylova 114, 572 01 Polička · Pardubice Region

Category: museum

A centre dedicated to the world-renowned composer Bohuslav Martinů, including a tour of his birthplace — a small room in the church tower in Polička where he was born as the son of the tower watchman. This unique site connects music, 20th-century history and the personal story of a musical genius. Also included is an exhibition about the composer's life and an observation platform overlooking Polička's Gothic town walls.

Why visit this place?

• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 41 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00 (Apr–Oct); off-season groups of 10+ by appointment
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 400 CZK, children 200 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tours – music, the 20th century, the composer's homeland

Official website: https://www.muzeum-policka.cz

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