Museum of the Bohemian Paradise in Turnov
The Bohemian Paradise Museum in Turnov offers a wide range of exhibitions that take visitors on a journey through the world of stones, stories, and adventures. The geological and mineralogical exhibition opens the door to the realm of precious stones and stonemasonry, while the underground Treasury captivates visitors with masterful jewelry and the unique atmosphere of the sandstone rooms. The Garnet Jewelry Cabinet presents more than 160 gems from the 19th century to the present day in new, elegant display cases.
The archaeological exhibition reveals the oldest history of Bohemian Paradise, the historical exhibition introduces personalities and events connected with the Turnov region, and the ethnological collections tell the story of the lives of ordinary people over the last three centuries. Among the most valuable items are a painted room from 1709 and a rare papier-mâché nativity scene.
There is also a unique exhibition on a national scale – Mountaineering – From Bohemian Paradise to the Summits of the World, combining a monumental painting of the Battle of Hrubá Skála, interactive elements, and modern technology. The museum is regularly enriched by short-term exhibitions that add new contexts and stories to the permanent exhibitions.
The Bohemian Paradise Museum in Turnov is well worth a visit, because nowhere else will you find such a colorful mix of beauty, stories, and authentic experiences in one place. It is a museum that does not just live in the past – it tells the story of a region that shaped Czech stonemasonry and stone carving, formed world-class mountaineering, and preserved folk traditions in a way that you will not see anywhere else.
