Ostrava Museum has been housed since 1931 in the listed Old Town Hall building on Masaryk Square in the city centre. Its permanent exhibitions cover the history of Ostrava, archaeology, art-historical collections, geology, mineralogy, ethnography and the history of mining. The collections comprise around 300,000 inventory items; highlights include the unique Mašek astronomical clock and a 200-year-old orchestrion. The building also features a viewing tower open to visitors.
Masarykovo náměstí 1, 728 41 Ostrava
Tue 10:00-20:00, Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed
A geological exhibition showcasing minerals, rocks and fossils from the Ostrava region, including rare Carboniferous holotypes and historic collections spanning over eighty years.
A permanent natural history exhibition showcasing the biotopes and landscapes of the Ostrava region, from agricultural land through floodplain forests to industrial cityscape.
An exhibition exploring Czech-Japanese cultural exchange through festivals, education, and art, marking the 10th anniversary of the Czech-Japanese Cultural Centre.
Guided tour of iconic Czechoslovak design objects from the 1950s-1990s, exploring the materials and forms that defined the era's domestic aesthetics.
A lecture on medieval Ostrava's architecture and domestic life from the 13th to 16th century, led by archaeologist Zbyněk Moravec.
A guided tour through the Ostrava Museum's photo archive exploring how the city's architecture and housing evolved from individual buildings to entire neighborhoods.
Guided tour of an exhibition exploring Ostrava's café culture and architecture from the late 19th century to today, led by historians and curators.
A hands-on workshop exploring the traditional art of brewing coffee in a cezve with Ostrava's Laura Coffee roastery. Learn different heating techniques and how they affect the flavour of your coffee.
The exhibition explores the rich history of Ostrava's cafes from the early 20th century, where people gathered, culture flourished, and society was discussed.