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Discover Twentieth-Century Combine Harvesters and Agricultural Machinery at National Museum of Agriculture Čáslav

Explore a significant collection of farming equipment, including advanced prototypes, at the Čáslav museum.

At the National Museum of Agriculture in Čáslav, delve into the rich history of agricultural machinery with the "Combine Harvesters" exhibition. This collection showcases an extensive range of 20th-century harvesters, featuring prominent models from global companies and unique Czech prototypes. Visitors can examine the advanced SM-500 harvesting thresher, a historically significant piece of agricultural technology, alongside other key farming equipment.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases a comprehensive range of combine harvesters used in the Czech territory during the twentieth century. Visitors can see products from eight world companies that were prominent in cereal harvesting, alongside significant prototypes like the Czech SM-500 harvesting thresher.

Curatorial context

The open depository at NZM Čáslav presents an extensive collection of combine harvesters that were utilized in the region throughout the twentieth century. The exhibition features machinery from eight major global companies, highlighting their role in cereal harvesting. A key exhibit is the prototype of the Czech harvesting thresher SM-500, manufactured in 1971. This machine was considered very advanced for its time, surpassing many international productions, though it never reached mass serial production. The page notes that one of the three SM-500 prototypes has been part of the National Museum of Agriculture's collection since 1983. Also on display is a forage loader with a stacker, model NPK-160, produced by Agrostroj Prostějov in 1961. This machine was designed for collecting and loading dry or green forage, with detailed specifications provided regarding its capacity, dimensions, and operational area. The text emphasizes the SM-500's advanced features and its status as a historically significant piece of agricultural technology.

Admission and ticket notes

General admission fees for the National Museum of Agriculture in Čáslav are listed, including prices for adults, students, seniors, and free admission for children up to 18 years old and specific cardholders. Information on combined tickets with NZM Kačina and online ticket purchase is also available. Admission to special events and services may incur additional fees.

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