📜 Explore the unique Tower House Museum in Kladno, the first exposition of 1950s housing estate architecture in the Czech Republic. 🏠 Step back in time and discover a state-protected monument, from a civil defense shelter to a show apartment and a roof terrace with panoramic views.
🏛️ Experience the authentic atmosphere of the 1950s in a unique residential building, showcasing the architecture and urbanism of 1950s Czechoslovakia. 🛡️ Explore a civil defense shelter in the second basement, equipped as if for an attack. 🛋️ Visit a show apartment furnished in authentic 1950s style, highlighting ingenious layouts. 🔭 Enjoy panoramic views from the roof terrace (note: not wheelchair accessible). 🏛️ Admire the noteworthy entrance hall, restored to its original splendor. 🎨 Discover modern exhibitions detailing post-war construction and the work of architect Josef Havlíček.
🚫 Roof terrace is not wheelchair accessible. 🗣️ Tours are primarily in Czech, though English guides can be arranged. 🚶♂️ Be aware of narrower profiles and ramps over thresholds in some areas due to the building's age, which might be challenging for mobility.
🎟️ Book tickets online in advance. Mandatory reservations for all visits, book online or via the City Information Center. 🗣️ English guided tours available upon request (can be arranged by phone or email). Printed guides in English and German available for Czech tours. 👨👩👧👦 School groups welcome on Tuesdays (or other times by arrangement).
💰 Standard admission: 120 Kč. 👴 Reduced tickets (seniors +65, students, ZTP): 70 Kč. 🧒 Children up to 15 years: 50 Kč. 👨👩👧👦 Family ticket (2 adults, up to 3 children): 290 Kč. 🆓 Free for teachers accompanying school groups and ZTP companions.
🗓️ Open year-round, specifically on Saturdays for public tours. 🚶♀️ Guided tours last 90 minutes. ⏱️ Public tour start times: 9:00, 11:00, 13:30, and 15:30. 🏫 School groups welcome on Tuesdays (or other times by arrangement) at 8:00, 10:00, 12:30, 14:30.
👨👩👧👦 Group visits (8-12 people) can be arranged for alternative dates.
🗺️ Located at Vítězná 2955, I. věžový dům (near St. Wenceslas Church), 272 04 Kladno.
🏛️ Operated by the Statutory City of Kladno, in cooperation with the Halda association.