Delve into the fascinating exhibition, "Modern Society through the Eyes of Vojta Náprstek," presented at the National Technical Museum. This special presentation marks the 200th anniversary of Náprstek's birth, showcasing his influential ideas on 19th-century modern society. Explore a unique collection of technical novelties and household items he meticulously gathered to introduce innovative concepts to Czech society, manufacturers, and craftsmen.
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This exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of Vojta Náprstek's birth by exploring his ideas about modern society in the latter half of the 19th century. It features technical novelties he collected to introduce to Czech society, manufacturers, and craftsmen.
The National Technical Museum (NTM) presents 'Modern Society through the Eyes of Vojta Náprstek' to mark the bicentennial of Náprstek's birth. The exhibition delves into his forward-thinking concepts of modern society during the second half of the 19th century, showcasing technical innovations he gathered from his visit to the 1862 London World Exhibition. These objects, intended to educate Czech society, manufacturers, and craftsmen, span various categories including household management (with a focus on gas cooking, which Náprstek championed), trade aids, domestic cultivation and animal keeping equipment, safety and firemen's work models, interior components, units of measurement, scientific artifacts, and travel gear. Originally transferred to NTM in 1943, items from Náprstek’s collection that are closely linked to everyday household life have been frequently displayed. This exhibition now highlights those connected to other technical fields and handicrafts. It also offers insights into Vojta Náprstek's personal life, his family background, extensive travels, and the purchases that led to the establishment of the Czech Industrial Museum. Visitors will learn about the public presentations of his imported technical novelties, which were remarkably successful with contemporary audiences. The exhibition complements NTM's long-term display 'Technology in the Household' and related programming at the Náprstek Museum.
Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased through the NTM ticketing portal. Admission details are available via the provided ticket link.
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