Městské muzeum a galerie Polička (Centrum Bohuslava Martinů)

Location: Šaffova 112, 572 01 Polička · Pardubice Region

Category: museum and gallery

A museum and gallery in the Svitavy district featuring exhibitions on the history of Polička, its Gothic fortifications, and the Bohuslav Martinů Centre — a museum dedicated to the world-renowned composer born in Polička. Located in the historic town centre with well-preserved medieval walls.

Why visit this place?

• The museum also opens up the room in the tower of St James's Church where Bohuslav Martinu was born, along with the town's medieval walls.
• The collections go back to the Palacky Museum Society in Policka, founded on 21 March 1881; the gallery today occupies the baroque town hall.
• Bohuslav Martinů was born on 8 December 1890 in the tower chamber of the church of St James; his father Ferdinand was a shoemaker and tower keeper.
• Alongside Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák and Leoš Janáček he ranks among the most performed Czech composers.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 42 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: muzeum-policka.cz, cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: October–April: Tue–Sun 9:00–12:00, 12:30–16:00; May–September: Tue–Sun 9:00–12:00, 12:30–17:00.
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 60 CZK, children 30 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

School programmes focused on the history of Polička, the Gothic fortifications, and the life of Bohuslav Martinů.

Official website: https://muzeum-policka.cz

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