Skanzen Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

Skanzen Rožnov pod Radhoštěm – Valašské muzeum v přírodě

Overview

Skanzen Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, established in 1925, is Central Europe’s largest and oldest open-air museum. Spread across three main areas—Dřevěné městečko (Wooden Town), Valašská dědina (Valašská Village), and Mlýnská dolina (Mill Valley)—it houses nearly 100 historical structures.

Exhibitions

Dřevěné městečko (Wooden Town)

• Description: Represents life in a small town from the mid-19th to early 20th century.
• Highlights: Folklore and craft programs during peak seasons, featuring a reconstructed post office and exhibitions like “How Our Ancestors Built.”

Mlýnská dolina (Mill Valley)

• Description: Showcases functional technical buildings powered mostly by water.
• Features: Original structures include an oil press from the 17th century and a reconstructed hammer mill.
• New Additions: Recent expansions include residential homes and a barn from surrounding villages.

Valašská dědina (Valašská Village)

• Description: The largest area featuring farmsteads, shepherd’s cottages, mills, and a forge.
• Interiors: Offers insights into rural living from the 19th century, complete with gardens and orchards.
• Activities: Year-round events include markets, festivals, and demonstrations of traditional crafts and customs.

Kolibiska Project (2021-2027)

• Description: A new area under development featuring historical buildings like cottages, haylofts, and more.
• Purpose: Creating a cultural landscape reflecting historical rural life in the Carpathian Mountains.

Visitor Information

• Location: Valašské muzeum v přírodě, Palackého 147, 756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
• Contact:
  • Phone: +420 571 757 111
  • Email: muzeum@nmvp.cz
  • Website: Valašské muzeum v přírodě

Operating Hours

• January – March: Closed Mondays, open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 16:00
• April: Closed Mondays, open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 – 17:00
• May – June: Open daily, 09:00 – 17:00
• July – August: Open daily, 09:00 – 18:00
• September: Open daily, 09:00 – 17:00
• October: Closed Mondays, open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 – 16:00
• November: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 – 16:00 (specific dates apply)
• December: Open Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 – 16:00 (specific dates apply)

Pricing

• Tickets:
  • Standard: 280 CZK
  • Reduced: 220 CZK
  • Family Ticket: 560 CZK (covers all three museum areas)

Awards and Recognition

• Gloria musaealis Awards: Special recognition for publications and museum projects.