Africké muzeum Dr. Emila Holuba, African ethnographic museum in Holice, Czech Republic.
Africké muzeum Dr. Emila Holuba holds objects, documents, and personal belongings gathered from expeditions across southern Africa during the 1800s. The collection is enhanced by interactive screens, hidden items in mystery boxes, and introductory films about the explorer's work.
The museum was established in 1966 to honor Dr. Emil Holub, a naturalist who explored and documented southern Africa during the 1800s. His research expeditions formed the foundation for the collections displayed here today.
The exhibits show traditional objects from different African communities and reveal how these items were used in everyday life. Personal belongings and crafted goods provide insight into the cultural practices of the people he encountered during his journeys.
Access to the museum is straightforward and well organized with clear signage for visitors. Families should allow extra time to interact with the displays and explore the outdoor grounds with reconstructed village areas.
The outdoor grounds feature a reconstructed African village with animal-shaped swings that appeal especially to children. This playful approach helps visitors imagine the landscape and setting where the collector gathered the museum's items.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
