Krkonošské muzeum Vrchlabí, Regional museum in Vrchlabí, Czech Republic.
Krkonošské muzeum Vrchlabí is a regional museum housed in a former Augustinian monastery that documents the history and natural world of the Krkonos mountain area. The collections display objects from different periods and show the daily life and economic activities of local people.
The museum was founded in 1883 by the Austrian Krkonoše Association and served as a cultural institution for the area's German-speaking population. Following major restoration work, it reopened in 2023 with updated displays.
The museum displays how people lived and worked in the region, especially through mountain meadow farming, glassmaking, and mining practices. These crafts continue to shape the area's character and show the connection between inhabitants and their mountain environment.
The museum building is located in the center of Vrchlabí and is easy to reach on foot with clear signs throughout town. It helps to check opening times before your visit, as these vary depending on the season.
Visitors can descend into an authentic mining tunnel and experience the geological features of the region firsthand. This walkable passage offers a rare chance to understand the working conditions of earlier miners up close.
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