Museum of the Bohemian Karst

The Jenštejnský and Salátovský houses are among the oldest and most valuable buildings in the whole of Beroun. It is therefore no coincidence that their interiors have been used by the Museum of the Bohemian Karst since 1965. You can look forward to 7 permanent exhibitions, short-term exhibitions, one-off events, various programmes and guided walks. The museum’s branches are especially worth mentioning, along with the unique Barrandien Geopark. 

The Bohemian Karst is a very popular location for tourists. Whether it’s Karlštejn, Svatý Jan pod Skalou or the Koněpruské jeskyně caves, most people will agree that these are some of the most beautiful and interesting places in the entire region. But what more can you learn about the history of this region? The Museum of the Bohemian Karst should answer almost all your questions. You can broaden your horizons by visiting the geological and paleontological exhibition with more than 220 exhibits, including fossils and the skull of a cave tiger. The museum’s collection also includes weapons from the 18th and 19th centuries, Baroque paintings of saints, almost 70 exhibited species of mammals and birds, an ethnographic exhibition with a country room and much more.

• Tip for you: Get to know the city of Beroun better and take advantage of Beroun Step by Step guided tours, organized by the museum several times a year. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you will learn about Beroun legends, discover fossils and learn why Beroun is called Beroun. You can find current dates in our event calendar. 

The museum is home to the Geopark Barrandien. This is an open-air exhibition located in the museum courtyard with an area of ​​340 m². The core of this exhibition comprises the Barrandien rocks on display. A very popular place here is the so-called stone pit, where you can find small fragments of rocks, often containing fossils. If you like a fragment, you can even take it home as a souvenir. In the geopark you will also see a rail transport cart and a cable car with rock material.

What’s next? 

The Pilsen Gate in Beroun is hard to miss. It was built at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries, and in addition to its exterior, the exhibition inside the gate is also worth admiring. Don’t miss other museums in the area, the Municipal Museum in Žebrák with an exhibition of the “Slavic Gaugin” and the Muzeum Hořovicka (Museum of the Hořovice Region), where you can play a drum kit made of enamelled dishes.