The Game Keeping Exhibition: Exploring Czech Hunting Traditions at the National Museum of Agriculture Ohrada

The Game Keeping exposition at the NZM Ohrada maps the development of Czech game keeping and game management, showcasing its traditions. Visitors can explore hunting techniques, weapons, dog breeding, and preserved game animals.

The Game Keeping exposition, located at the Ohrada hunting lodge, meticulously chronicles the evolution of Czech game keeping and game management practices, highlighting their rich traditions. The main hall features a ceiling fresco by Georg Werle depicting Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunt, alongside furniture crafted from antlers, a unique 'fox' carpet, and a notable collection of imposing deer antlers from the Bohemian Forest, which were part of the lodge's original assembly. The exhibition also presents a variety of decorated hunting weapons, representing the high-quality craftsmanship of renowned Czech rifle makers. Further halls are dedicated to showcasing Czech furred game, including 'last catches,' as well as feathered game from various habitats and introduced species. Visitors can delve into diverse hunting techniques, learn about different types of weapons, and discover game breeding facilities. A dedicated section on dog breeding includes distinctive exhibits of hunting dogs that were utilized for chases and were part of the last pack kept at Ohrada in the nineteenth century.

The page provides detailed entrance fees for adults, children, students, seniors, groups, and season passes. A link to view the entire opening hours of the facility is also available, as are details for event admission and specific free entry categories. Pricing is listed in CZK.