Open-air museum of army in Smečno

 Things to visit :

  • An object of light fortification, pattern 37/B2-80z - one of few well-preserved objects of so called ´Prague line´built for the defence purposes against the fascist Germany before the World War II. It has been restored to its original state as it was in times of Czechoslowak Army´s mobilization in September 1938 when the war was impending.

  • Permanent exhibition of outer defence of Prague (so called ´Prague line´) in the building of local authority in Smečno. This exhibition consists of photographs, maps, models of objects of light fortification and many other tridimensional objects.

  • Various military equipment.
Fotogalerie
Fotogalerie

 Recommended trail of the trip

Trip by car :
You will drive from Slaný towards Kladno. After 7 km you will come to Smečno. Keep the direction towards Kladno (Lány) and before you leave Smečno, turn right towards Smečno castle, pass it and turn right at the end of the castle wall along the panel road. You will see the Open-air museum of army next to the castle wall on your right side after about 25meters.

It is possible to visit the Open-air museum of army from May 1st to October 31st

Opening hours:
Saturdays 9.30 - 12.00 13.00 - 17.00 o´clock
Sundays 9.30 - 12.00 13.00 - 16.00 o´clock
holidays 10.00 - 12.00 13.00 - 16.00 o´clock

We cannot guarantee the above mentioned data and so we recommend you prearrange your visit by phone or in writing with the administrator!

Administrator´s address:
Jan Krinke, tř. Čs.armády č.3116/4, 272 00
Administrator´s tel. No.: 0312/620 904
Deputy administrator´s tel. No: 0312/620 691

Admission fees to the Open-air museum of army in Smečno:
a) In case of presence of open-air museum members - admission free
b) if they are not present - they will come after previous arrangement provided:
- minimum number of visitors is 5 persons
- smaller number of visitors pay the same admission fee as 5 persons ( 5 - 10 persons - 15 Kč per person, 10 and more persons - 10 Kč per person, children up to 10 years, handicapped people, soldiers in uniform - admisson free)