Muzeum Zábřeh – expozice Jana Eskyma Welzla

Location: Žižkova 1, 789 01 Zábřeh na Moravě · Olomouc Region

Category: museum

A museum housed in the historic Arcaded House that tells the fascinating story of Jan Eskymo Welzl from Zábřeh — traveller, hunter and adventurer from northern Canada. Permanent exhibitions cover regional history as well as the life of this remarkable native son. The museum also offers exhibitions for children.

Why visit this place?

• Jan Welzl, born in Zábřeh, spent almost 30 years on the New Siberian Islands, where he is said to have acted as a self-appointed chief judge.
• The house Pod Podloubím once belonged to Burian Vizovský, whose daughter Magdalena was the first wife of Comenius.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 39 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 44 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, muzeum-sumperk.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–12:00, 12:30–17:00
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 40 CZK, children 10 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 39 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

School programmes and group tours available

Official website: https://muzeum-sumperk.cz/muzea/zabreh/

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