Museums and galleries in Náchod District

This collection spans the Náchod and Broumov regions, featuring a dense concentration of 20th-century military history and traditional crafts. Key highlights include the Josefov and Dobrošov fortresses, specialized museums dedicated to the Merkur building set and paper modeling in Police nad Metují, and literary sites honoring writer Božena Němcová. Visitors can also explore early modern architecture in Jaroměř and unique folk art like the mechanical nativity scene in Czermna.

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Domek Boženy Němcové

Former residence of Czech writer Božena Němcová, offering insights into her life and literary work in Červený Kostelec.

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Železniční výtopna Jaroměř

Historic steam locomotive depot featuring a collection of vintage engines, rail cars, and railway technology from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Syt gallery ZELENÝ STROM

Art gallery located in Nové Město nad Metují showcasing contemporary regional artwork.

Galerie výtvarného umění v Náchodě

Regional art center housed in the former castle riding school, featuring a significant collection of 19th and 20th-century Russian art.

Galerie Zázvorka

Art gallery situated in a historic 16th-century fortification tower known as Zázvorka.

Městské muzeum - Wenkeův dům

Municipal museum located in a landmark early modern department store designed by architect Josef Gočár in 1911.

Muzeum Broumovska

Regional museum located within the Broumov Monastery complex, documenting the history of the town and the Benedictine order.

Pevnost Josefov

An 18th-century military fortress featuring a complex system of underground mine galleries and historical military exhibitions.

Pivovar Olivětín

Brewery museum showcasing the history of beer production in the region, including traditional brewing equipment and historical cellars.

Rentzovo muzeum

Specialized museum dedicated to the life and work of Michael Heinrich Rentz, a prominent Baroque engraver.

Skansen-muzeum w Pstrążnej

Open-air museum featuring historic wooden architecture, traditional rural buildings, and demonstrations of regional folk crafts.

Traxlerova sýpka

Restored historic granary within the Josefov fortress, used for exhibitions and cultural events.

Ravelin No. XIV

A restored part of the Josefov fortress defense system, offering guided tours of the outer fortifications and casemates.

Městské muzeum v Josefově

Museum located in the historic town hall of Josefov, detailing the military and civilian history of the fortress town.

První vojenskohistorické muzeum M. Frosta a muzeum W. Matušky

Private collection featuring military artifacts from various eras and a dedicated exhibition on the life of Czech singer Waldemar Matuška.

Muzeum Boženy Němcové

Literary museum in Česká Skalice dedicated to writer Božena Němcová, located in a former inn where she attended social events.

Muzeum motocyklů Šestajovice

Private museum exhibiting a collection of historic motorcycles and technical memorabilia.

Muzeum města Police nad Metují

Municipal museum situated in the former Benedictine provostry, focusing on the history of Police nad Metují and local industries.

Pevnost Dobrošov

Unfinished WWII artillery fortress featuring underground tunnels, ammunition stores, and well-preserved infantry cabins.

Szlak Ginących Zawodów

Interactive museum in Kudowa-Zdrój demonstrating traditional crafts including pottery, blacksmithing, and bread baking.

Muzeum Magie

Museum dedicated to the history of magic and illusions, featuring historical props, posters, and interactive magic tricks.

Textilní muzeum

The only museum in the Czech Republic specialized in textile history, documenting the development of the printing and weaving industries.

Běloveský pevnostní skanzen, N-S 81 Lom

Part of the Náchod fortification line, this restored WWII infantry blockhouse exhibits military equipment and historical fortifications.

Běloveský pevnostní skanzen, N-S 82 Březinka

Restored WWII bunker equipped with original weapons, technical systems, and a collection of military equipment from 1938.

Běloveský pevnostní skanzen, N-S 84 Voda

Concrete infantry blockhouse forming part of the pre-WWII Czechoslovak border defense system.

Muzeum stavebnice MERKUR

Museum dedicated to the history of the iconic Merkur metal construction set, which has been manufactured in the town since the 1920s.

Muzeum papírových modelů

Unique collection of thousands of intricate paper models, ranging from historical architecture to complex machinery and transport.

Příběh ztraceného hradu

Exhibition detailing the archaeological history and architectural development of the nearby Rýzmburk castle ruins.

Ruchoma szopka w Czermnej

Hand-carved mechanical nativity scene from the early 20th century, featuring hundreds of moving wooden figures.

Skarbiec Ziemi Kłodzkiej

Small regional museum in Kudowa-Zdrój showcasing historical artifacts and cultural heritage of the Kłodzko region.

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