Want to learn about history and nature and see some beautiful art? At the North Bohemian Museum everyone can find something fascinating!
Are you ready to visit one of the largest museums in the Czech Republic? It was founded in 1867 and as the Museum of Applied Arts it is the oldest in Bohemia. See how the arts have developed in Europe, discover tons of musical instruments, and learn all about the nearby Jizera Mountains. The Jizera Mountains are home to some of the best ski slopes in the Czech Republic. The more you know!
Are you a true history buff? Don’t miss the exhibition Liberec Fragments. Here you’ll find info on the birth of Liberec, how the streets and squares have changed over time, and lots of interesting facts about the city you won’t find anywhere else.
But the North Bohemian Museum is more than a local museum. Here, you’ll discover tons of photos and items from the world wars and Communist regime. See authentic, real history in photographs and postcards.
- Unique: On the lowest floor you will find Metelka's Christmas crib. It is three and a half meters wide and fitted with 250 wooden figures. More than a third of these figures are movable. It is a legacy of the art of making Christmas cribs from the western Krkonoše.
- Everything from photographs and objects from the world wars to the end of the communist regime in Czech can be found inside the museum. It’s crazy thinkin most of this history is still less than 100 years old. It wasn’t that long ago that Russians and Germans occupied Czech Republic.
- The museum is wheelchair friendly as well since they try to accompany everyone. The entrance for wheelchairs can be accessed on the back side of the museum by the park.
- In case there wasn’t enough in the museum already there is even a library inside the building!
Tips and Tricks
- If you want even more of an art fix, you can visit the Regional Gallery, which is located directly opposite the museum across the crossroads in the Municipal Spa.
- The museum is very tourist friendly and you will be able to find descriptions of all the exhibits in English as well.
- Nearby on Masarykova street you can find the famous Liberec Technical Museum. It’s a short walk,300 meters along the tram tracks towards the center.
- Walk along Masarykova street and admire the beautiful nineteenth century architecture.
- Next to the Museum there is a small green park with benches where you can sit and relax.
Getting There
- By Car: You can park right next to the museum on Vítězná Street or use the adjacent Gorkého Street.
- By Tram: short walk from Muzeum-Galerie Lázně tram stop. Trams 2 and 3 stop here.
Tu to Su 10:00 to 19:00, closed M, library: Tu and Th 13:00 to 16:00
All seasons
Voluntary admission (temporarily)
Open: national COVID guidelines apply