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
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A geological exhibition showcasing minerals, rocks and fossils from the Ostrava region, including rare Carboniferous holotypes and historic collections spanning over eighty years.
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A permanent natural history exhibition showcasing the biotopes and landscapes of the Ostrava region, from agricultural land through floodplain forests to industrial cityscape.
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The exhibition explores the rich history of Ostrava's cafes from the early 20th century, where people gathered, culture flourished, and society was discussed.