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Treshers: An Exhibition Exploring Agricultural Machinery at National Museum of Agriculture, Čáslav

Uncover the evolution of grain extraction technology, from ancient flails to advanced early mechanical threshers.

Delve into the fascinating history of farming technology at the National Museum of Agriculture in Čáslav. The Treshers exhibition showcases a remarkable collection of machines vital for grain extraction. Visitors can trace the development from simple hand tools to complex mechanical devices, understanding their impact on agricultural practices. Learn about the ingenuity behind these historical tools and their significance.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases a collection of threshing machines, essential agricultural tools used for extracting grain from ears or pods. Visitors can explore a range of machines, from ancient hand-operated flails to more advanced reaper threshers and cleaning threshers.

Curatorial context

The "Treshers" exhibition at the National Museum of Agriculture in Čáslav delves into the historical methods of grain extraction, starting with the oldest technique: threshing cut grain with flails. This physically demanding and time-consuming process spurred innovation, leading to the development of specialized threshing machines. The exhibition presents a comprehensive overview of these advancements, featuring machines that span from early hand-operated flail threshing devices to reaper threshers equipped with different threshing mechanisms, and culminating in large cleaning threshers. A notable highlight is the Semerád non-shaking threshing machine, distinguished by its unique appearance and construction, along with its accompanying history. Visitors can also visualize the operational setup of these machines through a display of an assembly including a threshing machine and a press.

Admission and ticket notes

Basic entrance fees for NZM Čáslav are listed, with adults at 120 CZK, students and seniors at 80 CZK, and children up to 18 years admitted free. Free admission is granted to specific groups and on International Museum Day. Tickets can be purchased online or at the museum box office, and a combined ticket for NZM Čáslav and NZM Kačina is also available. Additional services and event admissions are subject to separate fees. Full opening hours and detailed entrance fee information can be found via provided links.

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