House of Nature of the Žďárské vrchy
Dům přírody Žďárských vrchů
A visitor center and museum for the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area, housed in a historic 19th-century farmhouse. It features an exhibition on the development of the local landscape and offers educational programs for schools.

📜 A visitor center and museum for the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area.
🔍 Housed in a historic 19th-century farmhouse, offering exhibitions and educational programs.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore the evolution of local landscape and nature through engaging exhibitions.
🏆 Visit an award-winning historic building, recognized for its renovation.
👨‍🏫 Participate in half-day ecological educational programs for schools.
🎉 Enjoy various events and temporary exhibitions like "Čus vydrus!" and "Léto s vydrou".
🚶‍♀️ Discover the charming village of Krátká, a designated monument reservation.

⏰ Hours

  • October - April: Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • May, June, September: Tuesday - Friday: 13:00 - 17:00; Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00; Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
  • July - August & Holidays: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00; Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Special 2025 Hours: Easter Holidays (April 17-20) & May 1, 2, 8, 9: 10:00 - 17:00 (Sunday until 16:00)
  • Groups can visit at any time by pre-arrangement.

💰 Cost

  • Adult: 100 Kč
  • Child: 60 Kč
  • Family (2 adults + 2-4 children): 280 Kč
  • Educational programs for schools start at 145 Kč per participant (2024/2025 school year).

📚 Educational Programs

  • Offers half-day (2-4 hours) ecological educational programs for schools (kindergarten, primary, and secondary).
  • Topics include nature, traditions, and climate change.
  • Programs take place both outdoors and inside the exhibition.
  • Residential programs and teacher training seminars are also available.

🍽️ Amenities

  • A refreshment stand named "Hodůňka" is mentioned but is currently closed.

Why Avoid

  • ⚠️ The refreshment stand "Hodůňka" is currently closed.
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nature centermuseumexhibitionfamily-friendlyeducationalhistorical buildingprotected landscape areaVysočina