Hornický skanzen Zlaté Hory

Location: Zlatý chlum, 793 76 Zlaté Hory · Olomouc Region

Category: mining museum and open-air museum

The Mining Open-Air Museum in Zlaté Hory presents the history of gold mining in the Jeseníky Mountains. Visitors can try gold panning, view mining equipment and explore mining structures in an outdoor area.

Why visit this place?

• In 1590 and 1591 two gold nuggets weighing 1,385 and 1,78 kilograms were found here and went into the cabinet of curiosities of Emperor Rudolf II.
• The gold-ore mills stood on the river Olešnice; the original building was as tall as a panel block, today a scaled-down replica with machinery stands here.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 2,438 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 22 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9–17 (season)
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 2438 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programs about gold mining, gold panning and mining.

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

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