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Discover the Aristocratic Life of the Chotek Family at Nové Dvory Estate Exhibition

Journey through thirteen meticulously furnished rooms, revealing 19th- and 20th-century chateau life and family history.

This exhibition at NZM Kačina provides an intimate look into the aristocratic Chotek family and their historic Nové Dvory estate. Explore thirteen rooms within the chateau, meticulously furnished with original period pieces that recreate daily life from the nineteenth to mid-twentieth centuries. Visitors can experience both grand reception areas and personal private apartments, offering a comprehensive glimpse into their heritage.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at NZM Kačina explores the aristocratic life of the Chotek family and their Nové Dvory estate. Across thirteen rooms in the chateau, visitors can discover both public reception areas and private apartments furnished with original period furniture, offering a glimpse into the family's daily life during the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "The Choteks and Their Estate of Nové Dvory" offers an intimate look into the lives of the aristocratic Chotek family within their historic estate at NZM Kačina. Housed in thirteen rooms on the ground floor of the Kačina Chateau, the exposition guides visitors through representative salons and private quarters, showcasing daily life in the nineteenth and first half of the twentieth centuries. The interiors are meticulously furnished with period pieces, predominantly in Empire style, with additions of Biedermeier and Rococo Revival furniture, three-quarters of which are original objects once used by the Counts Chotek family. The exhibition highlights preserved original wall decorations and significant artifacts, including a large-than-life portrait of Jan Rudolf Chotek and an Empire-style seating set imported from Paris. Beyond the main living spaces, the exposition extends to the Chotek library, a baroque theatre, and the service quarters located in the chateau's basement, revealing the full spectrum of life within the estate.

Admission and ticket notes

Entrance fees are listed for various tours and areas, including the 13 Representative Rooms of the Chotek Family, the Chotek Library, and service quarters. Different prices apply for adults, children, students, and seniors. Printed materials in multiple languages are available for some tours. Combined tickets with other NZM locations are also offered.

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