Silesian Museum, Research institution and museum in Opava, Czech Republic
The Silesian Regional Museum contains over 2.4 million exhibition items spanning prehistory, history, art, and natural sciences across multiple buildings in Opava.
Founded in 1814 by Professor Faustin Ens, the institution holds the distinction of being the first public museum established in the Czech Republic territory.
The museum collection features exhibits about Silesian heritage, regional artifacts, military fortifications, and maintains an arboretum with 7,000 plant species.
Under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, the museum opens daily from 9:00 to 19:00 and received 85,810 visitors during 2012.
The museum complex includes a preserved World War II memorial listing 13,000 names of soldiers and civilians from Silesia and North Moravia.
Location: Opava
Inception: January 1, 1814
Founders: Faustin Ens
Official opening: May 1, 1814
Operator: Ministerstvo kultury
Address: Nádražní okruh 31 747 05
Opening Hours: 09:00-19:00
Website: http://szm.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.93429,17.90394
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:45
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