Muzeum loutek v Plzni – Západočeské muzeum

Location: Náměstí Republiky 23, Plzeň, 301 00 · Pilsen Region

Category: puppetry museum with educational programmes

The Muzeum loutek in Plzeň is part of the West Bohemian Museum and is located in the historic centre of Plzeň on náměstí Republiky. The permanent exhibition presents the history of Czech and Plzeň puppetry; visitors can try operating various types of puppets in the museum theatre. The museum offers educational programmes for schools and regular accompanying programmes for children.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 606 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 74 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Mon
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 60 CZK, children 30 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 606 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

The museum offers educational programmes for schools focused on the history of puppetry. Children can try operating different types of puppets in the museum theatre. Worksheets and an independent self-guided programme called Hurvínkovo Bububu are available.

Official website: https://muzeum-loutek.cz

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