Basic information
The Regional Museum in Olomouc continues the tradition of older Olomouc museums, dating back to the mid-19th century, and of a number of formerly separate museums in the city and its surrounding area. For many years it covered the former Olomouc Region and later a substantial portion of the Northmoravian Region. Today, the museum’s activity is formally defined by the territory of the Olomouc District. With regard to the nature of its collections in the fields of prehistory, history and present time in the social and natural sciences it covers not only central Moravia, but a wider area with forays into foreign countries. Along with professional treatment and evaluations of collections the Museum also deals with completion and registration of applications for the export of cultural objects.
Permanent exhibitions
Olomouc – Fifteen Centuries of the City
The story of the city history, told from Early Middle Ages until the present, is proved by archaeological findings, relics of artistic crafts and book culture, and silent films from the history of 20th century. An authentic experience and professional information are provided by modern technology and interactive exhibits.
Landscape of Olomouc Region
Various natural conditions of the region ranging from lowlands near Olomouc, the hilly area of the Nízký Jeseník, to the mountainous terrain of the Hrubý Jeseník and Králický Sněžník are presented in an amusing, interactive, and light way, which draws visitors into the plot immediately… The exposition is literally loaded with top audiovisual technology.
Olomouc University/ Universitas Olomucensis
The exposition which was prepared for the 440th anniversary of foundation of the Olomouc University concentrates on the past and present of the second oldest university in the Czech lands. Dozens of interesting items are displayed here, such as a copy of the original rectorial sceptre or the second University registry, medals, type files, surgical instruments and a glass harmonica.
Gallery of Personalities of Olomouc Region
Kings, church dignitaries, artists, scientists, soldiers and sports people who have made their impact on the face of the region over eleven centuries are the topic of the brand-new exposition. Learn, for example, to whom we are indebted for battered steak, who invented the word “slabikář”, who was a lover of Olomouc “tvarůžky” and many other curiosities.
Opening hours:
October to March (except Monday and Tuesday) 10:00am to 5:00pm, April to September (except Mondays) 9:00am to 6:00pm.