In the middle of the blocks of flats in Pilsen’s Lochotín neighbourhood, a touch of village idyll remains on the Bolevec village green. This area is dominated by the Old Farmhouse “U Matoušů”, a recently renovated and unique National Cultural Monument that shows visitors what life and work were like for the medieval peasants around Pilsen.
Opening times
February, March, November, December
Tuesday–Thursday 10:00–15:00
April, May, June, September, October
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–16:00
July, August
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00
Admission
Full grounds access without a guide:
Adults CZK 120
Young adults aged 18–24 and seniors CZK 100
Children aged 6–17 CZK 40
Children under 5 years old free admission
Farmhouse with a guide:
Adults CZK 160
Young adults aged 18–24 and seniors CZK 130
Children aged 6–17 CZK 50
Children under 5 years old free admission
Admission varies depending on the tour. See the offered tours list for info on visit times and prices.
Public transport
Address
Bolevecká náves 1/3
323 00 Pilsen
What to expect at the farmhouse?
The National Cultural Monument known as the Old Farmhouse “U Matoušů” maps the evolution of rural, folk architecture and the lifestyle in Pilsen from the 18th–20th century. Here you can view the freely accessible expositions in the granary and barn as well as thematic exhibits in the former stables and farmhouse. As part of the farmhouse tour, you’ll get to take a look into the home of a wealthy rural family. You’ll discover what life and work were like at the farmhouse and see the farmer and his wife’s formal attire, which was still worn until the end of the 19th century. On two storeys, the exposition in the granary will show you the grain’s journey from sowing to harvesting and how it’s processed. And in the spacious barn, you can check out the historic farming equipment on display.
Commentated tours
Before visiting the farmhouse, you can book one of two commentated tours in advance. While touring the living quarters, you’ll learn what it was like to work and live here. The tour takes 45 minutes. The other tour will show you around the Bolevecká náves (the Bolevec village green) grounds and during which you will learn about the history of the surrounding buildings and their owners.
If you’d like to see the entire farmhouse and its grounds, peer into every corner, and discover everything left out during the basic tour, then order a special tour with the Old Farmhouse’s caretaker. During this hour-long tour, you’ll take an even deeper look into the mysteries of farming, view the farmhouse’s living quarters, and see the expositions in the stables and granary. You’ll learn about the complete renovations of this historical structure and its plans for the future. The special tour must be reserved no later than 14 days in advance.
