Muzeum města Duchcova

Location: Masarykova 71/7, 419 01 Duchcov · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: municipal museum

The Duchcov Town Museum is located on Masarykova Street and features an exhibition about Casanova. Its permanent exhibitions are The History of the Town of Duchcov and I, Casanova – Giacomo Casanova served here as the castle librarian and died here in 1798. The museum includes the Poppel Exhibition Hall and a research room with a library, accessible throughout opening hours. Two branches on náměstí Republiky showcase Royal Dux porcelain and the history of HIKO prams.

Why visit this place?

• The town council decided to found the museum back in 1896; after it folded in the 1970s it was revived in 1994 and two years later got the building on Masarykova Street.
• The museum is unique for its Casanova research room holding the estate of Bernhard Marr, which draws European Casanova scholars here every year.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 64 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.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: May–September Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00; October–April Mon–Fri 13:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 40 CZK, children 20 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programs on the history of Duchcov, mining, and personalities of the region, including Casanova.

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

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