Museum četnická stanice
About This Museum
Believe it or not, you can still be 'arrested' by a Czech gendarme in a small Moravian town. The Museum četnická stanice isn't just a display of old artifacts; it's a perfectly preserved time capsule from the First Republic. Stepping inside feels less like visiting a museum and more like interrupting the local constabulary during their daily routine. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and polish, and you half expect a mustachioed officer to walk in and demand your papers.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is the station itself, frozen in the 1920s or 30s. You'll find everything from meticulously maintained uniforms and period-appropriate paperwork to vintage communication equipment and, of course, an array of historical firearms. It’s the small, personal touches—a half-finished report on a typewriter, a well-worn coat on a hook—that make the history feel immediate and real.
Visitor Information
You'll find it at B. Němcové 35 in Chlumec nad Cidlinou, but don't expect a sprawling complex; its charm is in its authenticity. Given its intimate size and unique nature, it's always wise to check their social media or give them a call ahead of your visit to confirm opening hours.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a modest, early 20th-century civic building that would have been utterly typical for a small-town police outpost, its unassuming exterior is part of the magic. It looks exactly like what it was: a functional, no-frills government building where real life happened.
Contact & Location
Address: Chlumec nad Cidlinou IV, Chlumec nad Cidlinou, okres Hradec Králové, Královéhradecký kraj, Severovýchod, 503 51, Česko
Phone: +420 776 836 925
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