Muzeum strašidel Pelhřimov

Location: Masarykovo náměstí 17, 393 01 Pelhřimov · Vysočina Region

Category: museum of ghosts

An exhibition of Vysočina folklore monsters in the cellars of the burgrave’s house in Pelhřimov. Life-size wax figures of the hejkal, rarášek, klekánice, will-o’-the-wisps and a water goblin stand under stone vaults, with sound and mist. Each exhibit explains where the creature comes from and how it behaves. Admission is 30 CZK for children and 50 CZK for adults.

Why visit this place?

• The museum was founded in 2002 and is run by the town of Pelhřimov through its cultural institution.
• The creatures on show - the wandering root, will-o'-the-wisps, the wailing wind spirit, a skeleton or a forest howler - are life-size, and children can pass an exam in ghost lore.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at preschoolers, lower primary and upper primary.
• There are 13 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: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: depending on season
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: adults 70 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15)

For schools

An entertaining and educational tour of Czech legends and ghosts for kindergartens and primary schools.

Official website: https://www.pelhrimovsko.cz/cz/co-v-pelhrimove/muzeum-strasidel.htm

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