Museum of Old Beauties in Velký Újezd
Muzeum Staré krásnosti ve Velkém Újezdě
Fee required
Explore a unique family-run museum showcasing historical prams, dolls, toys, and porcelain, offering three thematic circuits and a fairy-tale barn in the scenic Kokořínsko region.

📜 Unique collection of historical prams, dolls, toys & porcelain.
🔍 Explore three thematic circuits including a fairy-tale barn.

Why Go

🧸 See a unique collection of historical prams, dolls, toys, and puppets
☕ Discover Czechoslovak porcelain coffee and tea sets
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy family-friendly fairy-tale barn and spooky cellar
🎨 Visit the diabetic cafe and children's corner
🎭 Watch puppet shows by "Loutky starý Kotoučový"
🗺️ Located in the scenic Kokořínsko region
🐎 Observe live animals like a mini horse, sheep, and goat

Why Avoid

⚠️ Limited regular opening hours, especially outside summer season
📞 Requires prior arrangement for visits outside specified times
☀️ Attendance may be lower in very hot weather as people prefer swimming

💰 Cost

Adults: 150 CZK
Children (2-15 years): 100 CZK
Family (2 adults + 2-3 children): 300 CZK
Guided tour + fairy-tale barn: 100 CZK/student
Guided tour + farm visit: 100 CZK/student
Theater performance (within 50km): 3,500 CZK

🗓️ Hours

Closed Mondays year-round.
Regular season (June - September):
Fridays: 12:00 - 16:00
Saturdays: 10:00 - 16:00
Visits outside regular hours can be arranged by phone.

📍 Getting There

Address: Velký Újezd 95, 277 35 Chorušice
GPS: 50.409158, 14.634912
🚗 By car: To Velký Újezd, down the hill to the village square, first right, then approx. 300m.
🚶‍♀️ By foot/bike: From Mšeno via Šibenec, down an alley to a gully, right at the crossroads, then down to Újezd.
🚂 By train: Exit at Kanina, then approx. 1 km walk.

🅿️ Parking

Free parking available by the side of the main road, limited to 2 hours.

🧑‍💼 Managed By

A private, family-run museum operated by Jitka Hrdličková, who serves as director, guide, researcher, photographer, writer, and cleaner.

🛍️ Other Activities

Souvenir shop with stationery, books, textiles, mugs, and magnets.
Cottage rental (May 1 - Sep 30): 2,000 CZK/night (min. 2 nights), 3,000 CZK (1 night).
Retro pram rental (various models and prices for 3 or 7 days).