Kittelovo muzeum

Location: Krásná 10, 468 21 Pěnčín · Liberec Region

Category: folk healing museum

An interactive museum in the timbered Kittel House in the village of Krásná in the Jablonec region, dedicated to the legendary healer Jan Josef Antonín Eleazar Kittel and the history of folk healing in the region. Exhibits include a replica of the so-called Smržovka Grimoire and a herb garden. Since April 2026, a new 1.5 km geoarchaeological nature trail of the Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) UNESCO Geopark starts right at the museum, with outdoor exhibits illustrating prehistoric metabasite mining and the making of Neolithic stone axes.

Why visit this place?

• The museum is housed in Kittelův dům in Krásná and commemorates the folk healer Jan Josef Antonín Eleazar Kittel with a replica of the so-called Smržovský grimoire on display in the exhibition.
• Since April 2026, a new 1.5 km geoarchaeological trail of the UNESCO Geopark Český ráj has led directly from the museum, covering prehistoric metabasite mining and the making of Neolithic stone axes.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 513 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 108 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: pencin-zittau.eu, iliberecko.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October 9–17, November–March 10–16, daily except Monday
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 100 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 513 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: http://www.kittelovomuzeum.cz

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