What you can see in the museum
- Two museum tours through permanent exhibitions “From Village to Town” and “Livelihood, Costumes, Customs”
- Short- and medium-term exhibitions during the whole year (see the Events Calendar)
- Reconstruction of folk festivals and feasts during the whole year (see the Events Calendar)
- Museum shop with souvenirs produced in the workshops of the holders of the titles “Master of Traditional Craftmanship of Pilsen Region” and “Bearer of Tradition”
- Centre of Experimental Ethnology of the Museum of West Bohemia in Pilsen
A Short List of Our Events
Home Folk Production
Welcoming of Spring / Drowning Morana
Easter Fair
Erection of the Maypole
Museum Night
Advent Workshops
Other Services to Our Customers
Two stands for bicycles are installed in the atrium of Chotěšovský House. Both the men's and ladies' toilets are equipped with baby changing facilities. It is possible to store a baby stroller in the museum upon prior agreement. The museum is equipped with lockers and luggage storage boxes for larger groups of visitors.
Museum Wheelchair Access
Due to the complexity of both buildings and their historical value, it is not possible to ensure wheelchair access to all areas. Wheelchair users have access to the following areas: the Ticket Office and the Museum Shop; the Small Exhibition Hall; Visitor Tour I with the permanent exhibition titled “From Village to Town”, the atrium of Chotěšovský House, and the short-term exhibitions installed in the connected “Stable”. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: narodopis@zcm.cz, or telephone number: 777 472 223.
Taking Photographs in the Museum
Taking photographs in the exhibition and public areas of the museum is permitted, but without the use of a tripod or external flash. Professional photography is subject to a fee according to the current tariff and is only possible upon prior agreement. For more information please consult: Michal Chmelenský.
Use of Mobile Phones
Thank you for being considerate of other visitors and not disturbing them with loud phone calls.
