Muzeum Českého ráje v Turnově

Location: Skálova 71, Turnov, 511 01 · Liberec Region

Category: regional museum

A museum dedicated to the nature and history of the Bohemian Paradise region in Turnov – a world-renowned center for precious stone cutting. Collections of precious stones, garnets, and jewelry. Educational programs on geology and mineralogy.

Why visit this place?

• The museum was founded in 1886 and its permanent exhibition includes the 1895 oil painting Pobití Sasíků pod Hrubou Skálou.
• At 10 × 8,5 m the canvas ranks among the largest paintings in Evropě.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 711 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 quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 114 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, Mon closed
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 90 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 711 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Program for primary schools on geology, mineralogy, and precious stone processing. Worksheets, crystal and garnet exhibits.

Official website: https://www.muzeum-turnov.cz

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