a chronological series of consecutive milestones of
automotive development. The Precision section presents
vehicles in various stages of renovation – from their original
condition to the ‘jewel’. The production process of the current
models can be viewed in the panoramic cinema.
ŠKODA MUZEUM
The ŠKODA Felicia thematic series marking the car’s
twentieth anniversary is displayed in the thematic section
Evolution/car stand.
All temporary exhibitions are accessible as part of the standard
admission to ŠKODA Muzeum. All-year admission are available
from the museum front desk for just 280CZK.
CAFÉ/RESTAURANT VÁCLAV
Visit Café/Restaurant Václav in the ŠKODA Muzeum building
run by the Zátiší catering group. VÁCLAV offers its guests a
high-quality offer of meals and drinks, pleasant atmosphere
and modern environment in the historical surroundings.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., phone 326 831 243.
14. 5. – Crimi dinner
Have you ever been witness to a crime? Actually, it’s not an
enviable situation, I know. But how about travelling back to
the beginning of the 20th century and, as guests of a high-end
restaurant, become witnesses to a malicious murder? Spice up
your gourmet experience with a pinch of suspense and a
handful of humour. It may be you who solves the murder.
In any case, you will have a lot fun with the ŠKODA Muzeum
and Divadýlko na dlani. Book your table early. Starts at 6.30
p.m. The 400 CZK ticket includes a special menu for the
evening. Tickets and bookings at Café/Restaurant Václav
on 326 831 243.
28.5. - Indian cuisine night
Let us take you to the remote India and enjoy an evening full
of unique multi-cultural experiences. You can look forward to
an Indian chef who will bake genuine Indian bread in the
traditional Tandoor oven as well as other delicacies typical
of the exotic country served in a buffet.
Advanced sale of tickets at the ŠKODA Muzeum ticket office
daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The programme may be subject
to change!
If you are interested in receiving invitations to ŠKODA
Muzeum events by e-mail, please send an e-mail with
„Pozvánky“ in the Subject box to [email protected].
ŠKODA Muzeum
Tř. Václava Klementa 294, Mladá Boleslav
T: 326 8 32038
E-mail: [email protected]
muzeum.skoda-auto.cz
Program of Cultural Events and
Exhibitions - May 2015
CULTURAL EVENTS PROGRAMME
EXTRAORDINARY STORIES OR A YEAR FULL OF JUBILEES
A lecture cycle from the car manufacturer’s history follows up
on the successful preceding years. L&K Forum, from 5.30 p.m.
Admission free.
6. 5. – ON THE TRACK OF THE GORDON-BENNET CUP or with
an L&K Motorbike on the Original Prague-Vienna Track 110
Years Later. The lecture will be presented by Petr Hošťálek,
a motorbike rider and traveller, author of many books on
historical vehicles and motorcycles.
13. 5. – THE AVIATOR METODĚJ VLACH or the Laurin Cars
Mechanic and Aviation Pioneer of the Mladá Boleslav Region.
Presented by Vladimír Handlík, a tireless promoter of aviation
and its history.
20. 5. – A RALLY WRITTEN BY THE WINGED ARROW or the
Memories Will Last Presented by Jaroslav Mansfeld, member
of the technical and design team for ŠKODA racing cars, author
of books on motorsport racing.
27. 5. – VOITURETTE WAS NOT THE FIRST ONE or The First
L&K Two-Wheeler and Others. Presented by Jan Králík, writer,
journalist, historian and author of many publications from the
motorsport field.
16. 5. – MICHAL FOR BREAKFAST
Michal, very well-known to children from Czech TV’s Kouzelná
školka programme takes his coloured Sellotape craft to the
next level. Fearlessly pulling out metres and metres
of Sellotape he creates not only simple shapes, but also
plastic, reality-imitating objects – this time it will be all the
tasty things we enjoy so much! Michal has been thinking about
what happens when we leave the last bite on our plate, the
one that gives us superpower... Michal Nesvadba’s children
programmes have won excited audience since the day they
started broadcasting. You can look forward to a lot of fun,
competitions, songs and Sellotape presents. L&K Forum hall,
from 2 p.m. Advanced sale of tickets at the MB Information
centre, phone 326 109 405.
21. 5. – A LECTURE BY PHDR. LIDMILA PEKAŘOVÁ
Second of the lecture cycle by the renowned Czech
psychologist PhDr. Lidmila Pekařová is concerned with the
topic of „Stress, relaxation and how to live a happy life and not
go insane in a stressful occupation“. The lecture focuses not
only on people living in a stressful environment but also
on other who encounter stress in a daily life. The lecture,
though concerned with a serious topic, is very engaging and
entertaining. L&K Forum from 4.30 p.m. Admission 200 CZK for
individuals or 300 CZK per couple. Bookings available at
www.kreatina.cz or on 777 237 048.
22. 5. – MUSEUM NIGHT 2015
During the 2015 Museum Night the ŠKODA Muzeum visitors will have
free access to all exhibition areas including the prototype repository.
They can look forward to an entertaining programme featuring the
singer Elis, who has been presented with the Newcomer 2014 Award
in the Český slavík survey. The singer and her band will perform from
7.30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Authenticity to the exhibition will be
added by models in period costumes. Waiting for you are film
screenings, exhibitions and a children workshop. The programme will
also feature traditional night tours of ŠKODA AUTO production
plants/registration from 6 p.m. There will also be a special trip on the
historical bus ŠKODA 706 RTO taking you from ŠKODA Muzeum via
the Komenského square to the Aviatic museum and back in
30-minute intervals from 7 to 11 p.m., tickets for 20 CZK. ŠKODA
Muzeum from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m.
Coming soon
7. 6. – KAŠPÁREK V ROHLÍKU
Kašpárek v rohlíku, representing the BEJBYPANK movement whose art
combines quality entertainment for children and parents is out on a
concert tour around the Czech Republic and heading to ŠKODA
Muzeum. A new musical programme for 2015 will be performed that is
based on the brand new NEPOSLOUCHEJTO! album together with
things from the band’s preceding albums. You can look forward to the
gang sporting new outfits and comics costumes with typical Mohawk
hair styles. New visual elements will be introduced, as the brand new
programme has been conceived as a musical and visual show.
L&K Forum hall, Sunday from 5 p.m. Admission: children under 18
years 200 CZK / adults 250 CZK.
TEMPORARY EXHIBITION
ŠKODA SUPERB: TIMELESS LUXURY
The exhibition introducing the new ŠKODA Superb accompanied by
old-timers of the same name is open from 21 April to 3 May 2015 at
ŠKODA Muzeum, L&K Forum.
BIRTH OF A CAR FACTORY
One hundred and twenty years ago the manufacture of bicycles, later
followed by motorbikes and cars, started in Mladá Boleslav. The first
steps, or rather giant leaps, towards the success of the Laurin &
Klement (and later ŠKODA) brand are presented in an exhibition about
the first three decades of the car manufacturing company. At ŠKODA
Muzeum from 24 April until the end of the year 2015.
LAURIN & KLEMENT / ŠKODA: 120 YEARS OF SUCCESS – MINI
EXHIBITION
The Laurin & Klement bicycle factory was founded in 1895 in
Mladá Boleslav within the borders of what is the Czech
Republic today. At the turn of the nineteenth century, the
company’s range was expanded with modernized motorcycles,
designed by L&K, and soon after that the first series car made
its debut in 1905. However, the commercial and sports success
of the dynamically evolving brand was not limited to the heart
of Europe. The wares of one of the world’s oldest car
manufacturers, operating under the name ŠKODA since 1925,
made it to all inhabited continents. This mini exhibition looks
back on the key milestones in the company’s history; not only
in production, but also in motorsport, technical development
and design. The exhibition will be open throughout the year.
DAVID ČERNÝ: CZECH BETHLEHEM II
One of a kind exhibition of bronze objects by the visual artist
David Černý, portraying scenic images from Czech history and
culture. Elaborate in detail, the statues depict the traditional
nativity scene. The series was created for
Autostadt/Wolfsburg, Germany on the occasion of EXPO 2000.
David Černý is a Czech artist known for creating various
controversial and provocative plastic statues exhibited in the
public space. He studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture
and Design in Prague and is the laureate of the Jindřich
Chalupecký Award. Among his creations are The Pink Tank,
Babies on the Žižkovská TV tower, Entropa, amongst others. In
the Hieronimus III hall until the end of the year 2015. Guided
tours for schools and the general public available; booking line:
326 831 135.
ŠKODA 130 RS: A MOTORSPORT LEGEND
The exhibition presenting the birth, development and sport
success of the legendary racing and competition ŠKODA 130
RS car which has been first used for racing forty years ago will
be open at the ŠKODA Muzeum lobby from 4 June to 30
September 2015. The car was a regular winner in its volume
category, achieving several absolute wins in the European
Championship Series, numerous first-rate placings in the
absolute ranking of World Championships. In 1981 ŠKODA was
the winning brand of the circuit racing European
Championship series thanks to the 130 RS.
PERMANENT EXHIBITION
The exhibition is divided into three sections – Tradition,
Evolution and Precision. Tradition brings out the values of the
ŠKODA brand – Pride, Everyday use and Challenges, as
symbolized by three pairs of cars. The Evolution section opens
with the busts of the company founders. It is dominated by