
New Treasures of Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Olomouc region showcases new elements of intangible cultural heritage and a newly recognized Master of traditional craftsmanship.
The Vlastivědné muzeum (Regional Museum) in Olomouc is one of the most important regional museums in Moravia, housed in a historic building on Náměstí Republiky. Its permanent collections cover the natural history, history, and culture of the Olomouc region. The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures, and educational programmes.

The Olomouc region showcases new elements of intangible cultural heritage and a newly recognized Master of traditional craftsmanship.

A volunteer metal-detecting enthusiast has discovered a rare three-thousand-year-old bronze brooch that will now enrich the collections of the Regional Museum in Olomouc.

Čechy pod Kosířem Castle launches its tenth jubilee season with extended opening hours, a new exhibition about the park, and newly restored ponds.

An exhibition and education cycle exploring the foundations of human civilisation through displays, lectures and debates at the museum.

The national nature reserve Arboretum Bílá Lhota opens its doors to visitors. Stroll among 300 species of trees and shrubs from around the world on a beautiful south-facing slope.

An exhibition dedicated to insect metamorphosis, featuring detailed scientific drawings of the life cycles of various insect species.

An educational programme for school groups exploring Baroque opera, where children discover emotions, gestures, and music through interactive experience.

The City Nature Challenge project documents Olomouc's biodiversity and reveals the richness of local nature through photographs and observations.

An interactive exhibition about the foundations of civilization featuring over 20 hands-on exhibits exploring writing, cities, trade, religion, and domestication.

An interactive exhibition exploring the origins of cities, writing, trade, and religion through hands-on experiments and playful installations.

Zámecký Park in Čechy pod Kosířem introduces new opening hours from July 1st - open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to protect the historic site from vandalism.

A lecture on traditional customs of the Olomouc region and their inclusion in the cultural heritage register. Learn about processions, pilgrimages, and craft traditions of the area.

Bílá Lhota Arboretum offers cool shade under tree canopies and summer novelties for visitors looking to escape the heat.

The Vlastivědné Museum in Olomouc showcases the Objevuj památky project, which links remarkable heritage sites where visitors find something fresh to discover on every return.

A lecture revealing experts' confirmation of Josef Mánes' participation in ornamental decoration of the orangery. Researchers will share their findings.

Archaeologists at the Vlastivědné Museum in Olomouc examine Bronze Age artifacts - pottery and bone tools discovered in a cave near Javoříčské Caves.

The Vlastivědné Museum in Olomouc is launching new educational programs for the 2026/2027 school year. Schools can choose from interactive lessons and workshops focused on local history and culture.

An autumn programme of lectures and workshops exploring folk architecture, traditional crafts, and cultural customs in Olomouc.

A traditional craft fair featuring Hanák folklore, cimbalom music and regional products on the courtyard of the Regional Museum in Olomouc.

A memorial event for curator Pavel Novotný at the Vlastivědné Museum in Olomouc, celebrating his cultural contributions.

Guided tours of the "Story of Stone" exhibition exploring Olomouc's history through the eyes of geologists, archaeologists, and curators. Held on the last Thursday of each month.

A guided tour examining the history and natural properties of stone as a building and artistic material.

Guided archaeological walks through significant sites on the Haná plain, organized by the Vlastivědné Museum as part of the nationwide Archaeological Summer project.

Olomouc's regional museum is relocating hundreds of thousands of archaeological artifacts to new storage facilities of the National Heritage Institute.

The Local History Museum in Olomouc presents Archaeological Summer, a programme exploring great discoveries and history.

A lecture exploring the history and geography of Řídeč, a village at the crossroads between the Haná plains and the mountain region.

Opening of a photographic exhibition by Jindřich Štreita documenting the village of Řídeč.

Photography exhibition showcasing Rideč village through the work of Jindřich Štreita.

An exhibition about a historic meeting that took place in Uničov nine decades ago, now returning to public attention.

The Olomouc Regional Museum offers a summer programme across three venues - the museum, a historic castle, and a botanical arboretum.

An exhibition of student artwork from fine art programmes, featuring the creative vision and innovative ideas of emerging artists.

Guided tours of the Story of Stone exhibition reveal the history of Olomouc and its region through the perspectives of geologists, archaeologists, and museum curators.

A castle in Čechy pod Kosířem is launching a pilot project to save historic trees from Count Tarouca's era using modern micro-injection techniques.

Cat Uhlík leads children on an interactive museum expedition in Olomouc. The adventure is designed for families and runs from Wednesday to Sunday.

The Baroque Festival in Olomouc presents rare baroque operas, forgotten works by Czech masters, and historical instruments. A unique experience for lovers of classical music and history.

The second edition of this festival celebrates military kitchens and historical field catering, featuring Czech reenactment groups recreating authentic period cooking.

A ceremonial announcement of the 46th National Photography Competition results, featuring an exhibition opening showcasing the finest amateur photography from across the Czech Republic.

A chanson recital by Dana Chytilová honours Hana Hegerová, the queen of Czech chanson. The programme features her iconic songs and the launch of a new album.

The Lapidarium exhibition in Olomouc has been expanded with a new section dedicated to ships, featuring a unique Celtic monoxyl as the centerpiece.

The Vlastivědné Museum in Olomouc is undertaking a six-month renovation of its sanitary facilities to enhance visitor and staff comfort.

The Vlastivědné Museum in Olomouc offers a new educational program about jewelry for school groups. The interactive program introduces children to contemporary art jewelry in an engaging and accessible way.

The Olomouc Local History Society presents lectures, walks and exhibitions dedicated to the history and heritage of Olomouc and its region during the first half of 2026.