Muzeum Těšínska
Museum in Český Těšín, Czech Republic
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Muzeum Těšínska (Polish: Muzeum Ziemi Cieszyńskiej, English: Museum of Cieszyn Silesia) is a regional museum in Český Těšín, Czech Republic. It focuses on the history and traditions of the region of Cieszyn Silesia. The museum was founded in 1948 by teacher Ladislav Báča.
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 Main building of the Muzeum Těšínska | |
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| Established | 1948 |
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| Location | Český Těšín, Czech Republic |
| Coordinates | 49.747222°N 18.624111°E |
| Type | Regional |
| Director | Zbyšek Ondřeka |
| Website | http://www.muzeumct.cz/ |
It has 12 regional branches and show rooms. Thanks to its regional branch in Jablunkov it is the easternmost professional museum in the Czech Republic.[1] The museum cooperates with Muzeum Śląska Cieszyńskiego and Książnica Cieszyńska in the neighbouring Cieszyn in Poland.
Since 1957 the museum publishes the Těšínsko magazine. Current director is Zbyšek Ondřeka.
