🎨 The Gallery of Fine Arts in Náchod is a vibrant cultural institution, housed in the historic riding hall of Náchod Castle since 1983.
🖼️ It boasts the third largest collection of 19th-century Russian painting in the Czech Republic, alongside a strong focus on Czech art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
✨ Explore diverse art exhibitions, including unique Russian art collections
👨👩👧👦 Participate in creative workshops for families, seniors, and schools
🎶 Enjoy lectures, concerts, and film screenings
🎉 Experience local cultural festivals and special events like the Action Art Festival
The gallery offers a wide range of program categories:
📚 Author readings and discussions
🏛️ Architectural days
🎨 Monthly Saturday art workshops for families with children
🗓️ Thursday workshops specifically for seniors
🚶♀️ Guided tours and educational programs for MŠ, ZŠ, and SŠ
🎵 Concerts and film screenings (GVUN kino)
🎊 Festivals and online events
The gallery participates in key annual events:
🏛️ International Day of Museums and Galleries in May, featuring thematic lectures, guided tours, theater performances, concerts, and workshops with artists.
🎉 Náchod Kuronské slavnosti in September, with a similar engaging program.
Discover upcoming and current exhibitions:
🎨 'Petra Killarová – Autorský šperk' (15/11/2025 - 25/01/2026, GVUN Kabinet)
🖼️ 'Alžběta Říhová – Post Concrete' (15/11/2025 - 25/01/2026, GVUN Jízdárna)
✨ 'Filip Kazda – Lesem hojnosti' (25/10/2025 - 04/01/2026, GVUN Malá)
Founded in January 1966, the gallery moved to the renovated castle riding hall in 1983. It specializes in Czech art of the 19th and 20th centuries and Russian painting, holding the third largest collection of 19th-century Russian art in the Czech Republic. This Russian collection is permanently installed in odd years, while even years feature extensive retrospectives of Czech art.
GVUN Jízdárna offers fully barrier-free access to its exhibition spaces and restrooms. Other parts of the gallery may not be accessible.
For GVUN Jízdárna, use the public parking near Náchod Castle (2-minute walk).
For GVUN Malá, public parking is available directly in front of the gallery on Plhovská Street.
A gallery shop is located in the GVUN Jízdárna building, open during gallery hours. It offers a wide range of publications, souvenirs, and promotional items.