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