The West Bohemian Museum in Plzeň is one of the oldest museums in Bohemia, founded in 1878. Its main building, a late-19th-century structure in Kopeckého sady park, houses extensive collections covering history, decorative arts, archaeology and the natural world of the region. Both permanent and temporary exhibitions run throughout the year.
Kopeckého sady 2, 301 00 Plzeň
Mon closed, Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
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An exhibition dedicated to the history and lives of significant Czech personalities. Explore how our past was formed through the stories of those who shaped it.
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An exhibition about Zdenka Fantlová, a Holocaust survivor and renowned author whose powerful memoir documents her journey through one of history's darkest chapters.
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An exhibition of artistic ceramics from the Plzeň region spanning the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting the region's rich ceramic heritage.
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An exhibition tracing Czech ceramic design from the 1950s to 1970s, showcasing industrial products and works by renowned designers influenced by the Brussels style of Expo 58.
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An accompanying exhibition of restored graphics and posters at the West Bohemian Museum in Plzeň.
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An exhibition showcasing natural heritage and treasures at the West Bohemian Museum in Plzeň.
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An exhibition about the stories behind everyday objects and how they transform through time.
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An interactive exhibition celebrating the centenary of Hurvínek, marking his debut on the Plzeň stage in 1926.
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A centennial exhibition dedicated to Hurvínek, the iconic Czech puppet, returning to its birthplace in Plzeň.
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Hesham Malik's photographic exhibition exploring the visual contrast between angelic and demonic imagery.
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An exhibition exploring the archaeological career and contributions of Ladislav Lábek at the West Bohemian Museum in Plzeň.
