Západočeské muzeum v Plzni – hlavní budova

Location: Kopeckého sady 2, 301 00 Plzeň · Pilsen Region

Category: regional museum

This stately Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau building houses one of the largest museums in Bohemia. Permanent exhibitions include a historic armoury (one of the largest in Europe), applied arts, prehistory, the history of the city of Plzeň, and porcelain. A rich selection of educational programmes for schools.

Why visit this place?

• Construction of the neo-Renaissance museum building began in 1895; the shell was finished in 1898 and the remaining work in 1899.
• The main staircase holds a large relief, The Maidens' War, by the sculptor Vojtěch Šaff.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1,033 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in the Pilsen Region.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 70 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10–18
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 110 CZK, children 60 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 1033 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes on history, prehistory, the armoury, and applied arts. Linked to history, art education, and natural science.

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

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