Giant Mountains Museum Jilemnice
Museum institution set within a historic complex featuring a neo-Renaissance chateau, a baroque brewery, and a garden house. It focuses on the ethnography of the western Krkonoše mountains and the history of Czech skiing. Read more…
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
Admission
Reduced price for children 6-15, students, seniors, and visitors with disabilities.
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The museum is housed in a historic architectural complex comprising a neo-Renaissance chateau, a baroque brewery, and a garden house. It preserves collections related to the history and ethnography of the western Krkonoše mountains. Significant portions of the exhibits are dedicated to the legacy of the Harrach noble family, specifically the life of Jan Nepomuk Count Harrach, who was a prominent figure in the region.
Notable displays include a comprehensive collection on the history of Czech skiing and the Kaván Gallery. A central feature is a unique mechanical nativity scene created by woodcarver Jáchym Metelka. The institution is open to the public and serves as a site for exploring the cultural and historical development of the area.
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