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The Enduring Legacy of Czech Bell Founding: An Exhibition at Antonin Dvorak Museum

Discover intricate bell-making technology and historical artifacts from Bohemia and Moravia, spanning the Middle Ages through the 19th century.

This long-term exhibition at Antonin Dvorak Museum explores the rich history of bell production across Bohemia and Moravia. Visitors can delve into the intricate technology of bell manufacture and admire a substantial collection of bells and hand-bells. Spanning from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, the exhibit showcases masterpieces from Renaissance bell founders, offering detailed insight into this significant craft. It's housed at the Vrchotovy Janovice Chateau, a branch of the National Museum.

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Exhibition summary

This long-term exhibition delves into the historical production of bells in Bohemia and Moravia. It showcases a collection of approximately one hundred exhibits, including bell-making technology and examples of bells and hand-bells from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.

Curatorial context

The 'Czech Bell Founding' exhibition presents the rich history of bell production within the territories of Bohemia and Moravia. As a long-term exhibit, it features a substantial collection of around one hundred items from the historical collections of bells belonging to the National Museum. Visitors can discover the technology employed in bell manufacture, alongside a diverse array of bells and hand-bells dating from the Middle Ages up to the 19th century. The collection highlights masterpieces created by Renaissance bell founders from Bohemia, offering a detailed insight into this significant craft. The exhibition is housed at the Vrchotovy Janovice Chateau, a branch of the National Museum. While specific dates for the exhibition's start are not provided, the detailed opening hours for different seasons indicate its ongoing nature. The page also provides comprehensive ticketing information for both the whole building and the specific 'Czech Bell Founding' exhibition, differentiating adult, reduced, and child admission fees, and specifying where tickets can be purchased.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for the 'Czech Bell Founding' exhibition can be purchased online or at the box office. Specific adult and reduced prices are listed, with free admission for children up to 15 years old when accompanied by an adult. Free admission is also available for certain groups with specific identification. The e-ticket is valid for 30 days from purchase for a single entry.

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Antonín Dvořák Museum
Current status
Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
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