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Museum of passion plays and municipality Hořice na Šumavě

Museum of passion plays

Hořice na Šumavě
38222 Hořice na Šumavě
Contact: Marie Selecká

Telephone: +420 601 272 163
Mobile phone: +420 601 272 163

Location: Region of Český Krumlov
Type: Museums


Exposition is installed in two ground floor rooms. The first room introduces history of village Hořice na Šumavě and surrounding municipalities. Greater interest is paid here to local church and development of crafts business in Hořice. The second room is dedicated to detailed history of passion plays, described since the middle of the 19th Century. In the center of room is located great model of passion area, which has been made by local native Petr Brabec.

Price list

tour without any commentary (Childern, students, retiree - 5Kč)   10 CZK


Passion plays


In center of exposition are located great smithy bellows, and other historic items, which are selected into showcases. From other exhibits can be seen for example roller wringer motored by human power.
Exposition is accompanied by rich collection of photograph and picture documentation. There is installed even publication from the 30', containing special pictures. With exhibited glasses can be these pictures seen in 3D mode.

Possibilities: Possibility to arrange a tour out of the opening hours