The Sallač Collection: An Exhibition of Deer Antlers and Bovid Horns at National Museum of Agriculture

This exhibition showcases the internationally important Sallač Collection, featuring a diverse array of deer antlers and bovid horns from across the globe. It highlights rare specimens, including the extinct Schomburgk's deer antlers, and provides context through animal photographs and range maps.

The Sallač Collection at NZM Ohrada presents a remarkable assembly of deer antlers and bovid horns, gathered by Professor Vilém Sallač in the early twentieth century. The collection is of international importance and includes approximately 400 items, specifically 430 deer antlers and 60 bovid horns. The new exposition, completed in 2013 with support from the Forests of the Czech Republic, displays all species and sub-species of deer in the collection along with a sample of bovid horns, totaling 77 exhibits. Among the rarest items are the antlers of Schomburgk’s deer, a species that became extinct in Thailand during the first half of the twentieth century, as well as valuable antlers from South American deer such as huemul, pudú, brockets, the marsh deer, and the pampas deer. Each exhibited antler and horn is accompanied by informative plaques. These plaques feature color photographs of the living animals, their descriptions, and maps indicating their natural range, providing visitors with comprehensive context for each specimen. The project ensures that this significant natural history collection is presented in an engaging and educational manner.

The page provides general entrance fees for the facility, including adult, student, senior, and child rates, as well as group and season pass options. Specific event admission fees are also listed. Free admission is available on certain dates and for specific groups, such as children up to 18 years, seniors (65+ years), students (18-26 years), and holders of various discount cards. Visitors can purchase gift tickets online or at the box office.