Vlastivědné muzeum v Olomouci

Location: nám. Republiky 5, 779 00 Olomouc · Olomouc Region

Category: regional history museum

The Regional History Museum in Olomouc on Náměstí Republiky presents the nature, geology, history and ethnography of the Olomouc region. It offers permanent exhibitions, seasonal exhibitions and a rich range of educational programs for schools.

Why visit this place?

• The museum goes back to 1883, when the Vlastenecký spolek muzejní set up its collection as the first Czech museum in Moravia.
• It occupies the former klášter klarisek convent founded in the 13. century, and its collections hold almost a million items.
• The museum occupies a former convent of the Poor Clares; the convent was completed as early as 1250 and first mentioned in writing in 1298.
• The exhibition Nature of the Olomouc Region opened in 2012 and its interactive elements make it the most modern natural science display in the country.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 962 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Olomouc Region.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10–18
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 70 CZK, children 40 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 962 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Programs about the nature, geology and history of the Olomouc region.

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

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