The Comenius Museum in Přerov is a regional museum housed in the Renaissance château that dominates the town's historic conservation zone. Founded in 1888, it moved into the château in the early 1930s. Permanent exhibitions cover the life and work of Jan Amos Comenius, the archaeology of the Přerov region (including finds from the mammoth-hunters' site at Předmostí), Haná ethnography, entomology, and mineralogy. The institution also operates Helfštýn Castle and the ORNIS ornithological station.
Horní náměstí 7, 750 11 Přerov
Tue-Fri 8:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00, Mon closed
An exhibition celebrating fifty years of Cinema Hvězda in Přerov, a unique 1970s building that functioned as both a modern cinema and a nuclear shelter. The opening is on 14 May, with the full exhibition running through November.
An exhibition opening exploring the history of rail, road, maritime and aviation transport in the Czech lands, featuring historical artifacts, models and interactive displays.
Creative Wednesday at the Comenius Museum in Přerov - craft original vehicle-themed projects with children.
A hands-on workshop at the museum where children create their own 3D glasses using their creativity.
The Comenius Museum in Přerov offers free guided tours of its permanent exhibitions as part of European Heritage Days.
A guided walking tour with a historian exploring the notable figures who shaped Přerov's character at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
A hands-on craft activity where children decorate their own cardboard suitcase at the Comenius Museum in Přerov.
Creative Wednesday at the Comenius Museum: craft a Native American headband or sheriff's star in Wild West style.
A book launch celebrating 77 historical figures from Přerov, marking the city's 770th anniversary of its elevation to city status.
A creative craft workshop for children at the museum where they make paper animal puppets. Part of the museum's regular Wednesday creative programme.
A creative workshop at the Comenius Museum in Přerov where children make their own toy from paper and everyday materials.
A creative workshop for children at the Comenius Museum where you will create a bag full of games and entertainment for the summer holidays.
Museum Night in Přerov celebrates the Wild West with gunfights, a saloon, tracking games, and special drinks for all visitors.
An exhibition celebrating the legendary Wild West show of Buffalo Bill, which came to Přerov in 1906. The display marks the 120th anniversary of this historic cultural event.
An exhibition of Czechoslovak toys from 1945 to 1990 at Přerov's museum showcases hundreds of pieces from a private collection and museum holdings. Toys are displayed in authentic settings – sandbox, children's room, toy shop – with workshops, guided tours, and lectures.