House of Gobelins in Jindřichův Hradec
The House of Gobelins, Cultural Traditions, and Crafts offers an insight into the secrets of manual craftsmanship. It also features exhibition spaces showcasing looms and weaving machines, while in the live exhibition, visitors can watch skilled weavers and restorers at work.
Accessibility
April – December, according to opening hours.
Entrance fee
Yes, according to the current price list.
How to get there
The House of Gobelins is located in the premises of the Jindřichův Hradec Castle Brewery, part of the castle complex.
Additional information
The House of Gobelins, Cultural Traditions, and Crafts is housed in the Jindřichův Hradec Castle Brewery, one of the oldest brewery complexes in Bohemia (mentioned as early as the 14th century). The exhibition spaces include looms and weaving machines, as well as displays presenting significant figures in this field. The live exhibition allows visitors to observe skilled weavers and restorers at work. Behind a glass wall, you can watch historical tapestries being restored on weekdays. On weekends, weavers demonstrate their craft, allowing visitors to peek into the world of weaving.
Curious visitors can try their hand at weaving on a loom. The mission of the House of Gobelins is to preserve national cultural heritage, maintain traditional hand-weaving techniques, create collections, present them to the public, support artistic craftsmanship, and pass down traditional manufacturing processes to future generations.
