Open-air Museum in Přerov nad Labem

In the Open-Air Museum in Přerov nad Labem, one of the oldest in Europe, you’ll be captivated by furnished cottage interiors, a grandmother’s garden, and a cinematic past. Explore nearly forty objects of folk architecture, with figurines in period costumes and various events bringing rural daily life to life.

Established in 1895, the Open-air Museum in Přerov nad Labem began its modern history as a rescue open-air museum in 1967. Today, it showcases nine cottages, seven granaries, four barns, and other folk architecture, including replicas of lost structures. The museum also features a fruit dryer and a garden with medicinal herbs.

Cottage interiors depict the village life from the mid-18th to mid-20th century, adorned with costumed figurines. The museum features a rich collection of ancestral clothing for everyday and festive occasions. The Open-air Museum in Přerov nad Labem also hosts regular ethnographic exhibitions, with traditional Easter and Christmas events becoming popular.

Where to head next?

Explore Poděbrady spa town with two more museum branches: the Memorial of King George of Poděbrady and the Regional Museum. En route, discover Hrabal’s Cottage in Kersko. Families enjoy Mirakulum Park and year-round Loučeň Castle. For tech enthusiasts, visit the nearby Škoda Museum.