Postal Museum in Vyšší Brod

Postal Museum in Vyšší Brod

Visit the branch of the Postal Museum located in the 13th-century Cistercian Monastery complex.

You can find the branch of the Postal Museum in Vyšší Brod within the historic building of the former abbey of the 13th-century Cistercian Monastery. The exhibition, spread over nearly 2,000 square meters within the monastery complex, captivatingly showcases the evolution and transformation of postal services.

What awaits you?

  • An extensive exhibition on the history of postal services in the Czech lands from 1526 to the present day
  • The largest collection of carriages and coaches from the 19th century in the Czech Republic
  • Historical postal uniforms, signboards, cash registers, mailboxes, and maps
  • Displays of correspondence, old writing tools, postage and stamping machines
  • Reconstructions of post offices from the 18th and 20th centuries
  • Telegraph, telex, and telephone devices
  • Late Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque interiors

... and many more fascinating exhibits!

Accessibility

April-October according to opening hours, November-March by prior arrangement.

Entrance fee

YES, according to the current price list.

Time needed to visit

1 hour