Muzeum českého granátu Třebenice

Location: Loucká, 411 13 Třebenice · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: museum of Czech garnet and geology

The Museum of Czech Garnet in Třebenice, opened in 1959 in the building of a former Lutheran church, documents the mining and processing of Czech garnet – pyrope. It exhibits a collection of garnet jewellery including the Ulrike von Levetzow set and the Castles of the Bohemian Central Uplands exhibition. In front of the museum, visitors can pan for garnets themselves.

Why visit this place?

• The collection was founded in 1872 by the local doctor Václav Pařík; today's Museum of Czech Garnet opened in 1959 in a former German Lutheran church.
• On show is a replica of the famous garnet jewellery set of Baroness Ulrika von Levetzow, made in 1820 from 458 selected Czech garnets.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 67 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9–17 (season)
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 60 CZK, children 30 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programmes about the mining and processing of Czech garnet, the geology of the Bohemian Central Uplands and the region's castles. Garnet panning available. Linked to geology and history.

Official website: https://www.muzeumlitomerice.cz/muzeum-ceskeho-granatu-trebenice/ds-1010

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