Explore the Příbram Mining Museum This Holiday
At the cachovny mine Anna, you can also explore the underground and enjoy a ride on the mine train that travels through the 260-meter-long Prokopská štolá. This tunnel leads to the historic Prokop pit, established in 1832, which is the deepest shaft in the Březohorské area (1600 m) and the third deepest in all of the Czech Republic. While visiting the Anna Mine, guests can venture underground for a walk through the 750-meter-long Wasserlauf mine, which dates back to the 16th through the 19th centuries. The guided tour will also include the Janska Pit, originating from the early 18th century. This fascinating underground journey extends an additional 810 meters thanks to this immersive experience.
Inside the machine room of the Vojtěch mine, you can view one of the museum’s rarest treasures: a steam mining machine crafted in 1873 by the Prague company Breitfeld & Daněk, which was updated in 1888-1889. This machine is the oldest of its kind in the Czech Republic. Additionally, there is a restored mining forge that dates back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Visitors can also traverse the 330-meter long water gallery from the end of the 18th century, which connects the Vojtěch mine with the Anna mine.
Located in the Drkolnov underground mine is a massive water wheel, built in the mid-19th century and measuring 12.4 meters in diameter, specifically designed for pumping out mine water. This wheel is unique in the Czech Republic and is also one of the largest found in all of Europe. Younger visitors will especially enjoy a 51-meter-long slide that winds through a slanted underground tunnel, ending at this water wheel.
The open-air museum will welcome guests on 8 May from 9 am to 6 pm. Individual admission to the various mine tours costs 60 CZK, while family admission is priced at 150 CZK.
Event Overview
Celebrate the rich mining heritage of Příbram with a special holiday opening, where history and innovation converge in both surface exhibits and subterranean adventures.
Opening Hours
9 AM – 6 PM
Admission
60 CZK per individual
150 CZK per family
Exhibits & Attractions
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Mineralogical and geological collections showcasing regional ores and gemstones
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Historical steam mining engine (built 1873; modernized 1888–1889)—the oldest of its kind in the country
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Refurbished 18th–19th century mining forge with live demonstrations
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Underground water tunnel linking the Vojtěch and Anna shafts, featuring a 330 m guided ride
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Mine train journey (230 m) toward the Vojtěch mine, evoking authentic miner transport
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Enormous underground water wheel and a 51 m slide illustrating early industrial engineering
Experience hands-on history and marvel at the engineering feats that powered Příbram’s mines—don’t miss this unique behind-the-scenes exploration!
