The collection includes the complete history of the Kovap toy company, known for its traditional wind-up metal vehicles.
The building itself, the Příseka chateau, was rescued from a state of near-collapse and underwent extensive restoration to house the museum.
It is one of the largest collections of its kind in Central Europe, specifically dedicated to miniature toy cars.
The museum preserves rare industrial blueprints and molds used for mass-producing metal toys during the communist era.
The collection contains several unique, hand-painted prototypes that never reached mass production.
Muzeum autíček is located within the restored Renaissance chateau of Příseka, focusing on the history of toy vehicle manufacturing in Czechoslovakia. The collection features over 10,000 exhibits, primarily centered on the iconic Kovap and Ites brands. The display spans multiple floors of the castle, organized by era and manufacturer. Visitors can view rare prototypes, pedal cars, and mechanical toys produced from the mid-20th century to the present. The museum is a private endeavor by collector Miroslav Macik, whose family has long-standing ties to the Czech toy industry. The site preserves the heritage of metal toy production, specifically showcasing the evolution of tin and plastic model engineering. Exhibits include interactive dioramas and historical manufacturing equipment. The facility also functions as a community hub that hosts temporary exhibitions related to regional history.
The central exhibition hall featuring the large-scale dioramas and the restored historical staircase of the chateau.
Visit the onsite gift shop to purchase current production metal wind-up toys.
Allow extra time to explore the landscaped grounds surrounding the chateau.
Combine your trip with a visit to the nearby historical town of Brtnice.
Attempting to touch the open-display items, as many are rare vintage collectibles.
Closed on Mondays; often operates with limited or seasonal hours during winter months.
