Muzeum kočárů Čechy pod Kosířem

Location: Karkulka 159, 798 58 Čechy pod Kosířem · Olomouc Region

Category: museum of historical carriages

The Carriage Museum in Čechy pod Kosířem presents a unique collection of historical carriages, sleighs and harnesses. Visitors can see ceremonial, hunting and funeral carriages from the 18th–20th centuries.

Why visit this place?

• The pride of the collection is a hearse by Václava Brožíka of Plzeň – the largest carriage in the world, seven metres long, four metres high and weighing three tonnes.
• The oldest exhibit is a gilded state coach from 1750 made in the royal workshops of Paris; the museum was founded by collector and restorer Václav Obr.
• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 1,372 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 61 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: Tue–Sun 9–17 (season)
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 120 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.9 ★ from 1372 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programs about the history of carriages and transport.

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

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