Muzeum Šumavy Železná Ruda

Location: Javorská 154, 340 04 Železná Ruda · Pilsen Region

Category: regional museum — branch

A branch of the Muzeum Šumavy housed in the historic home of the Abel family, renowned Šumava glassmakers. The exhibitions present the glassmaking of the Abels, glass paintings, a 19th-century interior, painted folk furniture and the history of the Šumava iron-hammering industry.

Why visit this place?

• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 18 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sat 9–12, 12:45–17; Sun–Mon closed
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 60 CZK, children 20 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.2 ★ from 93 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Exhibitions on Šumava glassmaking and the iron-hammering industry. Historic interior and folk art of the Šumava region.

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

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