The Museum and Gallery of Northern Plzeň Region is housed in the former Cistercian priory of Mariánská Týnice near Kralovice, designed by the baroque architect Jan Blažej Santini. The museum has been based here since 1952; in 2018 the complex was listed as a national cultural monument and is owned by the Plzeň Region. Permanent exhibitions cover ethnography, urban life and the baroque heritage of the area, while temporary shows and concerts take place in the former monastery refectory. The museum received the Gloria musaealis award for its permanent exhibition.
Mariánský Týnec 1, 331 41 Kralovice
May-Aug: 9:00-18:00 daily except Mon; Apr, Sep, Oct: 9:00-17:00 daily except Mon; Nov-Mar: 9:00-15:00 on weekdays
An exhibition dedicated to architect Hanuš Zápal, who shaped the Pilsen region and restored Mariánská Týnice. Open from June through October 2026.
An exhibition of works by Bahraini-born artist Hesham Malik, created specifically for Mariánská Týnice as part of his Iridescent series.
Photography exhibition capturing the Baroque landscape around Plaská. Viewings available by prior arrangement.
An exhibition of works by Plzeň-based painter, sculptor, and conservator Miroslav Zikmund, whose art blends naive aesthetics with romantic and symbolic themes.
A retrospective exhibition showcasing the artistic work of Jan Soukup at the Northern Plzeňska Museum.
A guided walk through Cistercian countryside with historical commentary. Ideal for history and nature enthusiasts.
Czech didgeridoo virtuoso Ondřej Smeykal performs Australian didgeridoo and archaic gong in the acoustically distinctive setting of a Baroque church.
A traditional walk along an abandoned railway line between Kralovice and Mladotice, organized by the local railway association and museum.
An interactive autumn tour of the museum featuring seasonal atmosphere and engaging elements.
Student exhibition from the L. Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art, showcasing works at the Northern Plzeňska Museum and Gallery.
An exhibition exploring Czech nativity scenes, a distinctive folk art tradition with a rich heritage.
Advent programme at the Northern Plzeň Region museum. Festive atmosphere in the lead-up to Christmas.
A concert of young artists at the Museum and Gallery of Northern Plzeň Region with voluntary admission.
An architecture day celebrating the restoration of the historic Mariánská Týnice complex in Kralovice.
A guided tour of an exhibition about the discovery of Amazon sources by Czech expeditions, led by geographer and hydrologist Prof. Bohumír Janský.
An exhibition celebrating Czech explorer and photographer Miroslav Zikmund, known for his poetic photographs from exotic destinations.
Theatre group Tyl from Čistá offers night tours of the museum with a performance about stories hidden in coats of arms. A theatrical experience unfolding directly in the exhibition spaces.
Night tours of the museum with the Tyl theatre company from Čistá, bringing theatrical flair to the exhibition.
A pilgrimage mass at the Church of Marian Tynice, held as part of European Heritage Days celebrations.
A walking pilgrimage from Plas to Mariánská Týnice celebrating baroque heritage and regional spiritual traditions.
Concert by the Prachatice Clarinet Ensemble performing "Greeting to the Five-Petaled Rose" at the Museum and Gallery of Northern Plzeň Region.
Summer archaeological programme exploring a Cold War-era underground command centre in Mladotice.
Exhibition about the history of discovering the Amazon's sources by Czech explorers at the Museum and Gallery of Northern Plzeň Region.
Classic summer cinema screening of Capricious Summer at the museum in Mariánská Týnice. A nostalgic evening under the stars.
Guided tour through an exhibition about the history and architecture of rural cinemas in northern Pilsen.
Schola Gregoriana Pragensis presents a programme dedicated to Gregorian chant, its history and sources.
Classic Czech comedy Lemonade Joe screens as part of the summer cinema programme in Mariánská Týnice.
A lecture exploring how Far Eastern influences shaped baroque garden design and aesthetics.
A summer outdoor cinema screening of a classic comedy film at the museum in Mariánská Týnice. Free entry.
Exhibition opening by Egyptian photographer Hesham Malik, featuring a live performance by the female vocal quintet Song Ladies.
A concert programme titled 'Summer at the Door' at the Museum and Gallery of Northern Pilsen Region.
An exhibition exploring how Chinese aesthetics influenced Baroque art, showcasing the cultural exchange between East and West.
An exhibition about the sculpture of Saint Anne the Third from Plané, preserved in the hospice. The iconographic image shows the saint as the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ.
Opening ceremony of an exhibition exploring the history of village cinemas in northern Pilsen Region. Archive photographs, posters, and personal memories reveal the stories of open-air and indoor cinemas from the region.
A German-Czech exhibition exploring the shared heritage of the monasteries Zwielfalten and Kladruby, connecting two countries and cultures through their rich history.
Ceremonial opening of an exhibition dedicated to bells of the northern Plzeň region, featuring theatre, music and a church tour in Mariánská Týnice.