Hop Museum - Podboransky Rohozec

I did not expect to spend 2 hours learning about hop production. The explanation of how and why of Bohemian hops was clear and fun. Even for two people who had no idea of the subject. We loved the machines, the photography, and that it was self guided we could go at our own pace. We are not keen on heights and there are some cat walks, but there is route that goes around these (and they are not too scary). You should really make time to go, it is one of the best museums l have ever been too.

Zatec is in the heartland of the Saaz hop so this is an ideal place for this extensive overview and collection of equipment from the hop industry. On 3 levels of an old “Hop house” you can see the history of hops from the Middle Ages; hop breeding, farming and pathology; agriculture implements and farming methods ; hop cone treatment, drying and processing. The exhibit labels are also in English and the 6 page handout at the entrance explains the exhibits. It’s amazing the agriculture and industry behind one of beer’s key ingredients. Then go next door to the bar to taste...!

A 120 czk entry ticket is ridiculously overpriced for that establishment. 25 czk would be adequate.

An interesting exposition for beer lovers and fans to old techniques. Extensive collection, giant spaces. What do I have to touch, there are no interactions or creativity in today. For children, it is not necessary.

Great exposure with the amount of exhibits and period photos on the cultivation of hops from the old times to the present. It was very interesting to see what everything went to prepare the hops for the season, how to take care of hops, to calm it, how they worked to continue their way to breweries not only in Czech countries. It was a reminder for us, how much new technologies and technology are able to simplify life and what the big physical field of agriculture was (and partly it is still. For children, there is a small fight with several tasks and chest treasures at the end. But we have enjoyed it as an adult who helps with tasks, so I don’t miss a upgraded version for older ones.: