NZM Ohrada – Muzeum lesnictví, myslivosti a rybářství, Hluboká nad Vltavou

Location: Ohrada 17, 373 41 Hluboká nad Vltavou · South Bohemia

Category: fishery museum with aquariums

A museum of forestry, hunting and fishing housed in the Baroque Ohrada Chateau near Hluboká. Founded in 1842, it is the second-oldest museum in Bohemia after the National Museum. The fishing exhibition documents the development of pond farming from prehistoric times to the present and is complemented by five large freshwater aquariums; there are also interactive features for children (tethering a bird of prey, identifying animal sounds). Admission is free for children and youth under 18.

Why visit this place?

• The Baroque chateau was built in 1708–1713 for Prince Adam Franz of Schwarzenberg as a base for par force hunts and hunting festivities.
• The museum was founded here in 1842 by Johann Adolf II and is the second oldest museum in Bohemia after the National Museum.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 49 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 49 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October: Tue–Sun 9–17. Groups year-round by arrangement (including off-season).
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 120 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 49 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided educational programme for schools (90 min.) focused on pond farming, aquatic ecosystem ecology and the history of fishing. Aquariums with live freshwater fish; interactive elements for children. Groups under 18 enter free of charge.

Official website: https://www.nzm.cz/muzeum-lesnictvi-myslivosti-a-rybarstvi-zamek-ohrada

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