Prácheňské muzeum v Písku – expozice Ryby a rybářství

Location: Velké náměstí 114, 397 24 Písek · South Bohemia

Category: museum exhibition with live fish

The permanent exhibition Fish and Fishing at the Prácheň Museum in Písek is a unique display of living creatures in a museum setting. Around ten aquariums with a combined volume of thousands of litres house 16–20 species of fish from Czech rivers and ponds, including catfish, carp, pike, and others. The exhibition is complemented by historical fishing equipment and examples of river pearls of local origin.

Why visit this place?

• The display of live fish is among the most popular things the Prácheň Museum in the Písek castle offers.
• The museum was founded in 1884, its first director was the historian August Sedláček, and in 1996 it won the European Museum of the Year award.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 35 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.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun; October–December 9–17, March–September 9–18
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 40 CZK, children 20 CZK
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

The permanent live-fish exhibition supplements natural science and zoology lessons; well suited for combination with the museum's historical exhibitions on the Písek region.

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

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