Museum of South Bohemia in České Budějovice
Jihočeské muzeum v Českých Budějovicích
A major regional museum in České Budějovice showcasing the natural history, archaeology, and art of South Bohemia through various exhibitions and events. The institution also manages several other historical sites as branches.

📜 A major regional museum in České Budějovice, showcasing natural history, archaeology, and art.
🏛️ Manages several historical sites as branches, offering diverse exhibitions and events.

Why Go

🎨 Explore diverse permanent collections and temporary exhibitions
🌳 Discover natural history, archaeology, and art of South Bohemia
📍 Visit a central cultural institution in České Budějovice
🆓 Enjoy free entry to select special events like Trocnov Festivities

Hours

🗓️ Check the official website for daily schedules
🚫 Typically closed on Mondays
⏰ Example: Tuesdays 9:00 - 12:00 and 12:00 - 17:30

Cost

💰 Specific admission prices for the main museum are not listed
🎟️ Some special events, like 'Transformations of a Place' and 'Trocnov Festivities', offer free entry

Exhibitions & Events

🐛 Insect Faces (Hmyzí tváře): Dec 13, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
🎶 Forgotten Music in South Bohemia (Zapomenutá hudba na jihu Čech): Jun 27, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
📚 100 years of České Budějovice ethnography: Mar 28, 2025 - Sep 14, 2025
🍄 Mushrooms of the city of České Budějovice: May 8, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
🕊️ The End of the War in České Budějovice: Jun 27, 2025 - Sep 5, 2025
🎬 Transformations of a Place - From a Communist Museum to a Modern Library: Sep 1, 2025 (Free entry)
🎉 Trocnov Festivities 2025: Sep 6, 2025 at Trocnov Archaeoskanzen and Jan Žižka Monument (Free entry)
🌿 Carnivorous Plants on the Terrace 2025: Sep 12, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 (Sales exhibition)

Branches

🏛️ Historical building of the Museum of South Bohemia (Main building)
🚂 Museum of the Horse-drawn Railway (Muzeum koněspřežky)
🏰 Žumberk Fortress near Nové Hrady (Tvrz Žumberk u Nových Hradů)
⚔️ Jan Žižka of Trocnov Monument (Památník Jana Žižky z Trocnova)

Getting There

📍 Main Building Address: Dukelská 1, 370 01 České Budějovice

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