Muzeum T. G. M. Rakovník

Location: Žižkovo náměstí 1, 269 01 Rakovník · Central Bohemia

Category: museum

The regional museum in Rakovník is located in a historic building listed as a cultural monument. The exhibitions cover the natural history and cultural heritage of the Rakovník region, as well as the history of the town and surrounding area. The museum actively organises educational programmes and interactive tours for schools.

Why visit this place?

• The museum was ceremonially opened in the boys' school building on 24 July 1898, marking the 100th birthday of František Palacký.
• Since 1936 its main building has been the Baroque palace of the Cistercians from the Plasy monastery, nicknamed Stará pošta after the post office that once used it.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 227 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; 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.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00, Monday closed
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 40 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 227 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes: interactive tours, creative workshops, lectures on regional history and nature

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

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