Carriage Museum, Čechy pod Kosířem, Czech Republic
The museum presents the unique and largest collection of historical carriages, sleighs and lanterns.
The Museum of Historical Carriages is located in the village of Čechy pod Kosířem in the Olomouc Region. The founder and director of the museum is the collector and restorer Václav Obr. The museum's mission is to collect and present collections of objects related to carriages, promote the craftsmanship of ancestors to the general public, and preserve cultural heritage.
Address: Náměstí Svobody 307, 798 58 Čechy pod Kosířem, Czech Republic
Contact: https://www.historickekocary.cz
„Josefkol“ summer event 2024 (this year on July 20 and 21, 2024)
Josefkol is an inimitable event that presents the ancient crafts of carriage building, the history of carriage construction and builders, the rescue and restoration of carriages, the use of carriages in ancient times and today, the connection of man with nature with reference to the breeding and training of carriage horses, fashion and etiquette in operation historic carriages.
The uniqueness of the event is the presentation of the partners at this celebration in words and the presentation of banners with the logo of the organization, as well as the placement of the logo on the poster in various language mutations sent to some European countries. Connecting the pages of cooperating organizations with a link of the logo of the Carriage Museum and the general partner, which is the Olomouc region, as well as the Museum of History in Olomouc and the castle in Čechá pod Kosířem and others.
The best craftsmen of the Czech Republic, who participate in this prestigious Josefkol event, have also been working together on the restoration of historic carriages for over 20 years. At designated stations, he shows examples of work and processing of various materials, wood, iron, glass, textiles, leather, wicker, etc. Some are even with the title "Carrier of Tradition" awarded by the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
Masters of harness, stuntmen, young athletes, artists and musicians from state and private organizations also present themselves at the event.
Various breeds of horses are also presented from all over the Czech Republic, heavy draft horses for the forest and fields, riding horses, for children, as well as carriage horses.
Over the past few years, this Josefkol event has been highlighted by references, letters of thanks and praise from many citizens and has been rated by the general public as the EVENT OF THE YEAR OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC.
