Vorařské muzeum Purkarec

Location: Purkarec 86, 373 41 Hluboká nad Vltavou · South Bohemia

Category: museum of log-rafting and river transport

Hall of traditions of South Bohemian log-rafting, opened in 1977 by the Vltavan Purkarec association. A collection of period objects, tools, and documents recording the work of log-rafters and bargemen on the Vltava River since the 12th century. A unique testament to the historical transport of timber from the Šumava region. A small family museum in an idyllic village near Hluboká nad Vltavou.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 78 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 53 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Practical information

• Opening hours: May–Sep: Tue–Sun 9–17, Mon closed
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: adults 40 CZK, children 15 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 78 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Exhibition about the life of log-rafters, their tools, and log-rafting on the Vltava River.

Official website: http://www.vltavan-purkarec.cz

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