Muzeum Chodska v Domažlicích – Chodský hrad

Location: Chodské náměstí 96, 344 01 Domažlice · Pilsen Region

Category: regional museum with folklore tradition

Museum of regional Chod culture housed in the medieval Chod Castle on Chodské náměstí. The exhibitions present the unique Chod culture, folklore, traditional costume, and the history of the borderland region. The castle tower offers a view over the town.

Why visit this place?

• The castle was founded together with the town by King Přemysl Otakar II.; after a fire in 1592 the town had it rebuilt in 1726–1728 as a salt house with a tower.
• During reconstruction work in 1995 the castle burned down again; repairs were completed in 1998 and it opened to the public in 1999.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 465 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 11 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October: Mon–Sun 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00; November–March: Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 40 CZK, children 30 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 465 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes on Chod culture, folklore, and the history of south-western Bohemia

Official website: https://www.muzeum-chodska.com

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