Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
Museum Fotoateliér Seidel
A unique museum in Český Krumlov housed in an authentic Art Nouveau villa, showcasing the history of photography and the Seidel family. Visitors can take tours and have their portraits taken in period costumes.

📸 Step back in time at Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, a unique photography museum in an authentic Art Nouveau villa.
🎞️ Explore the history of photography and the compelling story of the Seidel family.

Why Go

✨ Experience a truly unique museum dedicated to early photography
👗 Get photographed in period costumes in an original Art Nouveau studio
🎧 Enjoy individual tours with audio guides in multiple languages
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A fascinating cultural experience for families and history buffs

📸 Period Photography

Capture a moment in history by getting photographed in the original, over-a-century-old Art Nouveau studio! 🎩 Participants are dressed in costumes inspired by the 1910s, complete with accessories and props. This unique experience is available for 1 to 17 people and requires advance booking. 🖼️ Photos can be printed and framed, and booking a session includes a 20% discount on the museum tour. During selected weeks in summer, special "Plovárna" (swimming pool) themed photography sessions are available!

🚶‍♀️ Tours

Choose your adventure:
🗣️ Individual Tour with Audio Guide: Explore at your own pace with an audio guide (iOS/Android) available in Czech, English, German, and Russian. No advance booking needed.
👥 Guided Tour: For groups of 10-20 people (larger groups by arrangement), a guide will show you all corners of the studio. Available in Czech, English, and German, these tours must be booked in advance.

⏰ Hours

Open Monday – Thursday: 9:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00.
Open Friday – Sunday: 9:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 18:00.
⚠️ Last entry is one hour before closing time.

🎟️ Tickets & Pricing

Price lists for tours and photography sessions are available. 💰 Note that prices for photography sessions will change from April 1, 2025. Tickets can be purchased via Ticketstream, and gift vouchers are also available for both tours and photography sessions.

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museumphotographyhistoryart nouveauculturalindoorfamily-friendly