Antonín Dvořák Birth House

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74th Annual Dvořákova Nelahozeves Festival

As every year, the town of Nelahozeves — birthplace of Antonín Dvořák — will honor the life and work of this great composer.

This year also marks the anniversary of the birth of Czech-Austrian music critic Eduard Hanslick, whose support helped Dvořák gain recognition. Hanslick’s opinions mattered so much to Dvořák that he often revised his compositions based on his critiques.

Festival visitors can look forward to two concerts — one at the Antonín Dvořák Birth Houseand one at Nelahozeves Castle — along with a talk exploring Hanslick’s influence on Dvořák’s music and life.

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A Year in the Village: Harvest Festival

August 30, 2025, Antonín Dvořák Birth House, Nelahozeves

As part of the year-long series “A Year in the Village,” we warmly invite you to a day filled with hands-on creativity and traditional crafts that will bring 19th-century rural life to life.

The end of the harvest—one of the most important moments in the farming calendar—was always marked by celebration, music, and long-standing customs. Come and discover what a harvest festival looked like 150 years ago! Follow the harvest trail to test your skills, learn how farming was done in the past, and make a keepsake to take home.

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Discover the rebirth of Dvořák’s life, legacy, and home. The story of the world-famous composer Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) began in the small Bohemian village of Nelahozeves, 35 km north of Prague.

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Connecting music and place, the immersive and interactive visitor experience is inspired by the sights and sounds of Dvořák’s rural childhood to reveal their influences on his future musical masterpieces. An exhibition of historic objects and imaginative displays combines engaging multimedia content, including a personal audio guide experience, narrated by an older Antonín Dvořák. Visitors will dwell in the authentic atmosphere of the house itself, while also learning the story of Dvořák’s early life. The house and grounds also serve as a cultural center offering dedicated music education courses, workshops, concerts, a meditation garden, and community enrichment programs for visitors of all ages and capabilities.

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Antonín Dvořák rose from humble origins as the son of a local butcher and innkeeper, to become an internationally renowned composer. His Baroque birth house serves as a significant cultural monument, reflecting the formative environment that shaped his musical genius.

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The Dvořákova 9 Beer

When Flavor is the Conductor

Dvořák’s iconic 9th Symphony continues to inspire to this day — and it’s the driving force behind our new beer, Dvořákova 9, crafted under the direction of Lenka Straková, head brewer at the Elektrárna brewery. Discover a refreshing taste that blends Czech and American hops, mirroring Dvořák’s own transatlantic influence. You can find this beer at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House and at Bistro Skála near Nelahozeves Castle.