Discover Engaging Museums and Galleries
Science is Exciting!
One of the most well-known interactive exhibits is the Techmania Science Center in Pilsen, where you can experience over 60 hands-on displays demonstrating various physics principles. You can discover the effects of tasting 200,000 volts or explore what occurs in a vacuum. You can play with colors, light, and shadows, learn about magnetism, or get tricked by optical illusions. The newest exhibit, A Sustainable World, showcases how our actions affect the environment. As you navigate through it, all your senses will come alive—you’ll see, hear, touch, and feel how our planet operates and even how your actions can shape its future. Additionally, you can peek into the microworld and the Universe through a cutting-edge 3D planetarium. At Techmania, you’ll realize that physics and mathematics can be found in the everyday things we encounter.
In Liberec, you will find that science is enjoyable at iQlandia, which features the humanoid robot Thespian, the first of its kind in the Czech Republic, along with a top-rated Planetarium. There are also over 400 interactive exhibits that fascinate visitors. If you feel like examining your body using a thermal imaging camera, trying out television keying, experiencing the thrill of a storm or earthquake, or experimenting with electricity, iQpark is the place for you! At the Nananospinner, you can create your own nanofibers, and in specialized labs, you can explore the human body or even craft your own perfume. Beyond showcasing various natural phenomena, you can also tackle numerous puzzles, ride in a wheelchair, or calculate your own ecological footprint. Special workshops and an exciting science show happen every Sunday.
The VIDA! Science Park in Brno is located in the historic Hall D of the Brno Exhibition Centre. Spanning over six thousand square meters, it features more than 175 interactive displays designed to help visitors understand the natural world better and introduce them to fundamental scientific principles. Some captivating exhibits include the Earthquake Plate, X-ray eyes, ocean in a bottle, a bicycle suspended on a rope, a rotating room, a flood simulator, and an oversized model of the human heart, along with an ant colony and an archaeological sandbox. It’s encouraged to touch the exhibits here!
The Great World of Technology in Dolní Vítkovice offers a playful look at science and technology. Covering an area of 14,000 square meters, it features four themed permanent exhibitions, along with one area dedicated to temporary exhibits. The permanent exhibitions include Children’s World, The World of Science and Discovery, The World of Civilization, and The Natural World. The largest exhibition occupies an entire floor along with an outdoor garden, allowing both kids and adults to play, learn, and relax. Additional attractions include a 3D cinema and a Science Theatre (Show & Demo), along with a space for temporary exhibitions. Visitors can also explore the Sexmania exhibition, which covers the journey from infancy to adulthood. The Small World of Technology highlights the secrets behind inventions from steam engines to cutting-edge technology.
Explore Traditional Crafts
If science isn’t your thing and you have a passion for traditional crafts, make sure to visit The City Museum in Horažďovice. In the workshop there, you can experience daily life from over a century ago by making a wooden spoon, spinning yarn on a spinning wheel, crafting bobbin lace, combing sheep wool, or weaving on a historic loom.
Podorlický skanzen Krňovice in the Hradec Králové region offers insight into ancient crafts. Here, you can find a working Žentour, stable diesel and electric engines, and a collection of other agricultural machinery. Surrounding the buildings, you’ll see orchards and gardens with native fruit tree varieties, like apples, pears, and plums. The tour includes not only the structures themselves but also their interiors, filled with period artifacts. The exhibits are designed to be functional, and many of them allow visitors to engage directly during the tour.
At the Novosad glassworks in Harrachov, you can explore a glass museum, a microbrewery with a restaurant, and even a hotel featuring a beer spa—all in one convenient visit. Founded in the early 18th century, the glassworks is among the oldest in the Czech Republic. A remarkable highlight is its historic glass grinding workshop, which operates on transmissions and a water turbine. Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a glassblower, you can actually give it a try at the Harrachov glassworks, where local artisans will guide you through the process after a brief introduction.
Discover the World of Gastronomy
If you have a passion for gastronomy, make sure to visit the village of Všeradice in Central Bohemia, home to the M. D. Rettig Gallery Museum. During your visit, you’ll explore the life of the All-Radish native, who is known for her famous cookbook. As you journey through eight different stops, you’ll encounter various engaging challenges, such as correctly identifying different herbs, decoding old Czech dish names, or arranging a feast table following proper etiquette.
Another fragrant option is the Museum of Olomouc tvarůžky in Loštice. Here, you’ll find fascinating historical documents related to tvarůžky production, with QR codes in each room that provide essential information about the exhibitions. Notable artifacts include antique molds (clappers) used by workers at the tvarůžkárna in Loštice 120 years ago to create 9,000 tvarůžky.
Everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate can be discovered at the Chocotopia Museum located on the outskirts of Prague in Průhonice. Here, you’ll encounter a unique collection of authentic chocolate-making machines from the 19th century that tells an unforgettable story. You’ll learn about the fascinating history of chocolate, see how cocoa is cultivated, discover local parrots, and even sample the unique Mayan cocoa beverage! To keep kids entertained, there’s a play area featuring slides, climbing frames, and a specially designed environment. Don’t miss the Chocolate workshop to watch how delicious Belgian pralines are made. Are you getting hungry? Tasting various chocolate types is complimentary! You can also sign up for daily chocolate-making workshops suitable for visitors of all ages. Choose between crafting chocolate lollipops, decorative items, painting with chocolate, creating a large chocolate table, or even making real Belgian truffles.
For those wanting to get hands-on with making chocolate, Rodas Chocolate Factory offers a chance to craft your own creations. You can create chocolate in cast white or milk and decorate them however you like. The factory provides an opportunity to produce 2 Belgian chocolate bars or 5 lollipops, totaling about 120 grams for just 130 CZK. You can do this every weekend from 10 am to 6 pm. Various toppings for decoration are available, including sea salt with rosemary, cocoa beans, pistachios, almonds, coconut, dried fruits, mixed nuts, and more.
Machines, Lego, Mercury, and More
For fans of playtime, modular exhibitions are a fantastic option. One example is The Merkur Museum in Police nad Metují, where you can see the largest structure built with the Merkur kit, titled “Steel City“, designed by builder Jiří Mládek, inspired by Jules Verne’s renowned novel. Additionally, the museum also showcases a large Merkur track in 1:45 scale as well as the Petřín lookout tower and other fascinating structures. There’s also room for creativity—let your imagination run wild by constructing your very own machine!
Right in the heart of Prague, you’ll discover the first private Lego museum, which is the largest in the Czech Republic and Europe in terms of its size and exhibit count. Covering an area of 420 square meters, you can explore 20 themed displays made from over 1,300,000 Lego bricks. The museum features not only historical items from as far back as 1958, but also impressive Lego models constructed with over 10,000 bricks. You’ll also see collections like Star Wars, Lego cityscapes, the cosmos, space police, racers, fairy realms, architecture, and much more. At the end of your visit, children can play in a dedicated area where they can experiment with Lego kits and build whatever they desire.
If you enjoy model railways, then The Kingdom of Railways in Prague, located in Smíchov, is a must-see. This enchanting miniature world displays hundreds of meters of tracks, various model trains, and cars that stop at crossings, along with models of notable buildings and sights from the Czech Republic, all set within a unique day and night cycle. You can visit any time, as it is open every day including holidays. Another large railway setup with numerous attractions, Model World in Brno, is open daily except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Lastly, check out Time Travel in Třebíč—an interactive exhibition that’s entertaining for both children and adults who enjoy learning more about the town’s history and traditional crafts. Here, you can try building a gothic arch, operate a medieval crane, work on a printing press, or weave on a loom. The exhibition is split into three parts—How to Build a Basilica, How a City is Made, and What Were the Crafts. You’ll find a variety of historical tools, instruments, and ancient machines or their replicas, many of which you can get hands-on with.
Discover Hands-On Fun in Czech Interactive Museums
Experience science, tradition, and creativity firsthand with interactive exhibits across Czech museums. Whether you’re passionate about technology or curious about crafts, these museums make learning truly engaging:
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Techmania Science Center:
Dive into physics principles, experiment with colors, light, and shadows, explore magnetism, and get tricked by clever optical illusions. -
iQlandia:
Meet Thespian, the first humanoid robot of its kind in the Czech Republic, and enjoy a state-of-the-art planetarium. -
The Great World of Technology:
Explore captivating science and technology exhibits, enjoy a 3D cinema and live Science Theatre performances, and check out the unique Sexmania exhibition. -
The City Museum:
Try your hand at making a wooden spoon, spinning wool, lace-making, combing sheep’s wool, or weaving on a loom—all with expert guidance. -
Nový Jičín Hat Museum:
Join in hat-making workshops, test hats in a special area, and snap fun photos wearing different styles. -
Podorlický Open-Air Museum in Krňovice:
Get up close with historical crafts and agricultural machines, wander through orchards and gardens, and interact directly with traditional displays. -
M. D. Rettig Museum Tour:
Embark on an interactive journey exploring Rettig’s life and work—solve hands-on challenges like identifying herbs or setting a proper etiquette table.
Each museum brings education to life, inviting you to play, create, and explore Czech heritage in a memorable way.
