Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové

There are three attractive models in the exhibition on the history of Hradec Králové - a model of the town before 1420, a model of Hradec Králové as a military fortress in 1865 and the third model shows the town at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Part of the East Bohemian Museum is dedicated to the Battle of Chlum in 1866, which commemorates the Prussian-Austrian battle that took place in the vicinity of Hradec Králové on July 3, 1866.

Valuable town relics still kept in the town hall - the so-called Eliška belt and gothic spoons, ciborium, instruments from the Hradec Králové torture chamber and a collection of rare musical manuscripts of former literati curios from Hradec Králové became part of the museum.
 

Explore Hradec Králové's History in Three Fascinating Sections

1. The Journey to the City of Czech Queens (13th–16th Century)
   Discover Hradec Králové’s significance as one of the oldest royal cities in the Czech lands. This section highlights the urban development and historical importance of the city during the Middle Ages, providing insights into its legal and cultural prominence.

2. The Journey to the Fortress
   Step into the era of the bastion military fortress, a pivotal period in the city’s history. This section delves into life in Hradec Králové during the fortress years, ending with the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, which marked the conclusion of this chapter.

3. The Path to the Salon of the Republic
   Immerse yourself in Hradec Králové’s transformation into a modern city. This section spans the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, highlighting the city’s architectural evolution, particularly its celebrated interwar modernism, which shaped its current identity.