The medieval mine tunnel is 250 meters long and represents only a small fraction of the extensive labyrinth beneath the city.
Hrádek, the museum headquarters, contains a chapel with rare 15th-century wall paintings preserved during restoration.
Miners in the 14th century worked in tunnels that sometimes reached depths exceeding 400 meters.
The museum collection includes rare mining gear, such as leather 'perkytle' trousers used by miners to slide down narrow shafts.
Kutná Hora was once the second most important town in the Kingdom of Bohemia due to its silver wealth.
The Czech Museum of Silver is located in the Hrádek, a 15th-century fortified palace that served as a silver mining residence. It specializes in the history of medieval silver extraction and processing in Kutná Hora. Visitors can access a preserved medieval mine gallery, which was discovered during urban renewal projects in the 1960s. The site features extensive collections of numismatics, mineralogy, and mining technology. Tours highlight the historical 'Prague Groschen' coinage process that historically defined the town's economic status. The museum maintains the original architectural elements of the Gothic Hrádek structure.
The Gothic courtyard of the Hrádek building and the entrance to the underground mine tunnel.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes, as the underground mine tunnels have uneven, damp, and slippery terrain.
Bring a light jacket, as the temperature inside the underground mine remains consistently low throughout the year regardless of external weather.
Book your tour slot well in advance, as group sizes for the underground mine portion are strictly limited.
Attempting to visit without a reservation, as mine tours frequently sell out; arriving in footwear inappropriate for slippery, underground conditions.
Closed on Mondays during the winter season; the underground mine tour is typically unavailable in the winter months due to bat hibernation protection.
Protective helmets are provided and mandatory for the underground tour; refrain from touching the tunnel walls to prevent erosion.
