Klenotnice drahých kamenů – Muzeum Nová Paka

Location: F. F. Procházky 70, 509 01 Nová Paka · Hradec Králové Region

Category: gemstone museum

A unique gemstone museum in Nová Paka – a world-famous locality for garnets and precious opals. Collections of precious stones, minerals, and fossils from the Nová Paka region. Guided tours for schools covering geology and mineralogy.

Why visit this place?

• The Klenotnice building was erected and opened in 1996 to store and display the natural history collections; the displays were rebuilt in 2010-2012.
• The earliest reports of gemstone collecting in Podkrkonoší go back to the 14th century, to the reign of Karla IV.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 57 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.

Verified against: muzeum.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, Mon closed
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 40 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programme for primary schools – mineralogy, precious stones, and the geology of the Nová Paka region. Collections of crystals, garnets, and fossils. Activity worksheets included.

Official website: https://muzeum.cz/muzeum/klenotnice-drahych-kamenu/

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