Musées à Kutná Hora

Museums and Galleries

Explore Kutná Hora’s evolution from a medieval silver mining powerhouse to a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection features the Sedlec Ossuary, decorated with the remains of 40,000 people, and the Bohemian Museum of Silver, which offers tours of original 15th-century mine shafts. Visit the Italian Court, once the royal mint, and the Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region (GASK) housed in a former Jesuit College. The selection also includes the late-Gothic Stone House and a local chocolate museum documenting the history of the Lidka brand.

Museums and Galleries — Carte

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Kostnice (Bone Church)

This ossuary is made of bones and skulls of 40-70,000 people who died from the plague.

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Historical Town Centre of Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora, founded in the 13th century, is a proud Gothic town owing its beauty and wealth to the silver mining industry, so prominent in…

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Italian Court

The Italian Court is a palace in Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic. Originally, it was the seat of the Central Mint of Prague; it was named…

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Bohemian Museum of Silver

Located in the Hrádek fortress, this museum documents the history of silver mining and minting. Exhibits include medieval technology and an accessible 250-meter-long silver mine shaft dating from the 15th century.

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Kamenný dům

A premier example of late-Gothic burgher architecture built before 1490. It features an ornate stone facade and hosts an exhibition on the lifestyle and culture of the 17th- to 19th-century bourgeoisie.

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Gallery of Central Bohemian Region

Apart from modern art exhibitions, this gallery also has several unique children playrooms.

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Chocolate Museum

Dedicated to the history of the local Lidka chocolate factory, which was among the most famous producers in the world during the early 20th century. The museum displays historical packaging and offers tastings.