Museum of the Bohemian Forest
The Museum of the Bohemian Forest exhibits artefacts from the historical regions of the Bohemian Forest, Egerland and the Erzgebirge. The exhibition focuses on immigration from the lands of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to Vienna, the former imperial capital, from the second half of the 19th century onwards. Another focus of the display is the integration of immigrants and of those displaced after the Second World War in Vienna.
The special exhibition 'Glöckelberg – Zvonková. A Place with a Poetic Name and an Eventful Past' explores the fate of border regions after the construction of the Iron Curtain, using the village of Glöckelberg (Zvonková) as a case study. This village disappeared after 1945. The renovation of the church and cemetery following the border's opening in 1989 is a successful example of reconciliation and communication after a long period of separation.
GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours in German, English, or Czech are available throughout the ‘ORF Long Night of Museums’. The tours will also cover the current collaborations between the Museum of the Bohemian Forest and museums and institutions in the Czech Republic.
FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH IN BOHEMIA AND MORAVIA
Do you have questions concerning the search for ancestors in the area of the former Danube Monarchy? Find out about the current research possibilities and get tips on deciphering old writings in a personal talk.
DIALECT PERFORMANCES
Enjoy readings in the old Bohemian dialect for fun and entertainment.
