Krkonošské muzeum Jilemnice, Regional heritage museum in Jilemnice, Czech Republic.
The Krkonošské muzeum Jilemnice is a regional heritage museum in Jilemnice, Czech Republic, housed in the former palace of the Counts of Harrach. The displays show collections about the natural and cultural heritage of the Krkonose region, including archaeological finds, historical objects, and artworks.
The museum was founded in 1891 for a Prague ethnographic exhibition and relocated to the Harrach palace in 1953. This move to the former nobleman's residence marked the beginning of its growth as a permanent regional repository.
The museum displays exhibitions about Western Krkonose traditions and local crafts, including artworks by Czech landscape painter František Kavan. These collections show how people in the region worked and expressed themselves through art and skilled hands.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, with visiting hours varying between the summer months of July and August and the rest of the year. It is best to check the current schedule before your visit, as hours change by season.
A mechanical nativity scene created by Jachym Metelka from 1883 to 1913 features around 140 figurines performing hundreds of different movements with sound effects. This painstakingly handcrafted artwork stands as one of the museum's most memorable pieces and can be seen in action.
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