Expozice požární ochrany Zbiroh

Location: Švabinská 1, 338 08 Zbiroh · Pilsen Region

Category: museum of firefighting technology and history

Spread across more than 4,000 m² within the Czech Fire and Rescue Service complex in Zbiroh, this museum brings together around 110 exhibits tracing the development of fire protection from the 18th century to the present day. Highlights include horse-drawn fire pumps from 1746, Praga, Tatra, Škoda and ZIL fire engines, an MI-2 helicopter, a Z 37 Čmelák aircraft, and a SPOT 55 fire tank. The museum is located near the château where Alfons Mucha painted the Slav Epic.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 390 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 28 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Fri 9–16 (call ahead on 778 785 806); Fri–Sun 9–17 (season May–Oct)
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 390 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of the historic firefighting equipment collection. Students learn about the evolution of the firefighting profession, the technology used, and firefighting methods from the 18th century to the present day.

Official website: https://hzscr.gov.cz/clanek/historicka-expozice-ve-zbirohu-uvod.aspx

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