The workshop is named after the robber-turned-shoemaker protagonist created by author Václav Čtvrtek in 1967.
The interior is designed by academic painter Radek Pilař, who was the original visual creator of the Rumcajs character.
The location serves as a cultural hub for the annual 'Jičín – Town of Fairytale' festival.
The workshop is nestled into the town's historical fortification wall, which was once part of the Jičín defense system.
Cipísek, the son of Rumcajs, has his own dedicated exhibition space within the house structure.
The characters originated from animated evening bedtime stories (Večerníček) that were broadcast for decades in Czechoslovakia.
Rumcajsova ševcovna is the fictional home and workshop of Rumcajs, the famous fairytale robber from Czech author Václav Čtvrtek's stories. Located in Jičín, the building serves as a thematic museum dedicated to the character, his wife Manka, and their son Cipísek. Visitors can explore the recreated workshop where Rumcajs crafted boots for the townspeople. The museum displays traditional tools, furniture, and artifacts that evoke the atmosphere of the Řáholec forest, the setting of the popular literary series. Children can interact with displays related to the characters and the folklore of the region. The interior is designed to reflect the rustic aesthetic described in the books. The site remains a primary destination for fans of Czech childhood literature and traditional fairytale storytelling.
Beside the wooden statues of Rumcajs and Manka situated outside the entrance.
Combine your visit with a walk around Jičín's central Valdštejn Square to see the town's historic clock tower.
Check the local town calendar before visiting to see if your trip coincides with the annual fairy tale festival.
Do not expect a large-scale facility; it is a cozy, intimate space that can feel crowded during weekends.
Closed on Mondays during the off-season; check local listings for winter hours as operations may be limited.
