Delve into the fascinating realms of fungi, lichens, and plants at the Czech Museum of Music. This extensive exhibition guides visitors through the vast diversity of these organisms, from microscopic life forms to towering trees. Explore their unique taxonomic classification, life strategies, and crucial ecological and cultural significance. The exhibit features rare herbarium specimens, detailed scientific models, and engaging interactive displays.
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Explore the astonishing diversity of fungi, lichens, and plants from the Czech Republic and around the world, from microscopic forms to trees. The exhibition details their taxonomic classification, life strategies, and ecological and cultural roles, featuring rare specimens, scientific models, and interactive displays.
This long-term exhibition, located on the second floor of the Historical Building of the National Museum, delves into the fascinating realms of fungi, lichens, and plants. Visitors will encounter the vast diversity of these organisms, ranging from microscopic life forms to towering trees, and from edible mushrooms to poisonous varieties. The exhibition thoughtfully explains their taxonomic classification, unique life strategies, and their crucial ecological and cultural significance in our daily lives. Through a collection of rare herbarium specimens, detailed scientific models, and engaging interactive displays, "The World of Fungi, Lichens and Plants" offers a comprehensive journey into this essential, yet often overlooked, part of the natural world. The exhibition is divided into three distinct halls. The Fungi Hall highlights the varied forms of fungal fruiting bodies and showcases the hidden world of mycelium, including a notable display on a tree stump from the Šumava forest. The Lichen Hall introduces the concept of lichens as symbiotic organisms formed by fungi and algae, emphasizing their resilience in harsh environments and their role as bioindicators of air quality, showcasing various thallus types. The Plant Hall celebrates plants with exhibits such as a 500-year-old oak tree cross-section, examples of remarkable seed dispersal mechanisms, and comparisons of the largest and smallest plant seeds, alongside an engaging Herbarium Gallery.
Tickets grant access to the entire Museum Complex, including all current and long-term exhibitions, except for the Czech Press Photo exhibition and the Children's Museum. Tickets can be purchased online, via mobile app, at self-service machines, or at the box office. Entry may be temporarily suspended if building capacity is reached, especially on weekends and holidays. Free admission is available on Sundays, May 10, 2026, except for the Children's Museum.
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