Muzeum Šipka Štramberk

Location: Záuličí 456, 742 66 Štramberk · Moravian-Silesian Region

Category: prehistoric museum and cave replica

Museum dedicated to prehistoric finds from the Štramberk karst and Šipka cave. The exhibition presents the world-famous discovery of the lower jaw of a Neanderthal child (the so-called Šipka jaw, approx. 40,000 years old), found in 1880 by teacher Karel Jaroslav Maška. Visitors can walk through a replica of Šipka cave, view Jurassic sea fossils, skeletons of prehistoric animals and bronze treasures. The museum offers rich educational programmes for schools – including Neanderthals at Kotouč, Prehistoric Artists, and The Secret of Kotouč. The Šipka cave itself on Kotouč hill is freely accessible and is located about 1 km from the town square along the Lašská nature trail.

Why visit this place?

Practical information

For schools

Educational programme offer: Neanderthals at Kotouč, Prehistoric Artists, Life in Limestone, Museum in the Palm of Your Hand (for the visually impaired), The Secret of Kotouč (excursion), Death Is Just the Beginning. Programmes run Tue–Fri, admission included.

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

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