📜 The Prácheň Museum, a regionally important museum in Písek, is housed within the historic 13th-century Gothic Písek Castle. It was awarded the title European Museum of the Year 1996 by the Council of Europe for its modern exhibitions.🔍 It features diverse permanent exhibitions on local history, nature, and culture, including unique live fish aquariums, alongside archaeological and cultural traditions.# Why Go🏰 Discover the preserved western wing of the Gothic Písek Castle, including a knight's hall with copies of 1479 frescoes.🐠 See a unique "Fish and Fishing" exhibition with live fish from Czech rivers in large aquariums.📚 Explore a significant library, one of the most important museum libraries in South Bohemia.✨ Explore diverse permanent exhibitions covering regional history, nature, culture, archaeology, and the castle's origins.🎨 Engage with educational programs and creative workshops for all ages, and enjoy diverse temporary exhibitions.🛍️ Find souvenirs, postcards, and local ceramics at the museum shop.♿ Partially accessible with elevator to upper floors.# Why Avoid🚶‍♀️ Some areas only accessible by stairs.# Cost💰 Adults 60 Kč, children/students/seniors 30 Kč, family 150 Kč. 📖 Library study room access: 10 CZK.# Hours🕒 March – September: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. October – December: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed on Mondays and throughout January and February. Open on public holidays, even if they fall on a Monday. Closed on December 24th, December 31st, and January 1st.