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Tractors: A Journey Through Agricultural History at the National Agricultural Museum in Prague

Engage with over twenty vintage tractor models and interactive simulators detailing their evolution from 1917 to 1953.

Delve into the fascinating world of agricultural machinery at the 'Tractors' exhibition, located on the first underground floor of the National Agricultural Museum in Prague. This compelling display features more than twenty domestic and foreign tractor models, showcasing their development between 1917 and 1953. Visitors can explore a significant collection from the museum's Transport and Energy Sources sub-collection. Engage with simulators like Farming Simulator and Zetor Major, or let younger children enjoy pedal tractors in a dedicated play area.

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Exhibition summary

The Tractor on the Move exhibition showcases over twenty types of tractors, both domestic and foreign, produced between 1917 and 1953. Visitors can engage with interactive elements like simulators and a dedicated track for younger children, and view historical machines from the museum's extensive collection.

Curatorial context

The Tractor on the Move exhibition, located on the first underground floor of the National Agricultural Museum in Prague, presents a comprehensive collection of over twenty tractor models. These machines, spanning production years from 1917 to 1953, represent both domestic and foreign manufacturers and are drawn from the museum's significant Transport and Energy Sources sub-collection. In addition to viewing the historical machinery, visitors of all ages can engage with interactive experiences, including a tractor simulator game (Farming Simulator) and a Zetor Major simulator that mimics real-world driving and ploughing scenarios. A special area with pedal tractors and push bikes is designed for young children, and photo opportunities are available on selected historical machines. The exhibition highlights the evolution of agricultural technology through these iconic machines. The collection is managed and presented by the museum's Čáslav branch, which houses one of Europe's most comprehensive sub-collections of agricultural machinery and equipment. The exhibition is supported by ZETOR a.s. and N & N Košátky s.r.o., with media partnerships from Český rozhlas 2 – Praha, Právo, Senior Revue, and Zemědělec, and has been created with support from the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is part of the main building's offerings. Basic entrance fees apply, with free admission for children up to 18 years old. Students aged 18-26 and seniors (65+) have a reduced fee. Visitors can purchase tickets online or at the museum box office. Specific simulator games may incur an additional charge (40 CZK for 10 minutes) and require purchasing a token at the desk.

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