Městské muzeum Rtyně v Podkrkonoší – hornictví

Location: Kostelecká 141, 542 33 Rtyně v Podkrkonoší · Hradec Králové Region

Category: museum

The unique exhibition '400 Years of Coal Mining' documents mining in the Jestřebí hory area from 1590 to 1990. The collection includes miners' uniforms, working tools, models of mining equipment, maps and unique miners' banners from 1828 and 1842. It also features an educational trail through mining landmarks in the surrounding area.

Why visit this place?

• A coal seam was discovered at Markoušovice in the summer of 1590, making this the second oldest coal district in the country by date of discovery.
• Mining ended in 1990; the miners' band founded in 1845 even played in Vienna in 1873.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 44 visitors on Google Maps.
• 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.

Verified against: muzeumrtyne.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: May, June, September: Fri–Sun 10:00–12:00 and 12:30–16:00; July, August: Tue–Sun 10:00–12:00 and 12:30–16:00; October–April closed, by appointment only
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 30 CZK, children 15 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 44 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for schools focused on the history of mining in the region

Official website: https://www.muzeumrtyne.cz

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