Antonín Dvořák Birth House

Discover the Birth House of a Musical Genius

The story of internationally renowned composer Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904) comes to life in his newly opened Birth House in Nelahozeves. This interactive museum, dedicated to Dvořák’s childhood and sources of inspiration, takes you through 11 rooms filled with fascinating insights into his life alongside playful, hands-on features.

The site also includes a brand-new visitor center with a cozy café and a wide selection of unique Dvořák-inspired souvenirs.

Deep in Thoughts. Dvořák, Hošek, and the Story of a Monument

Since 1988, a bronze statue of the world-renowned composer has stood in the park between Nelahozeves Castle and Antonín Dvořák Birth House. Yet few visitors know the story behind its creation.

The temporary exhibition unveils a creative dialogue between two artists whose work is separated by almost a century, yet converges in a single bronze sculpture. While Dvořák stands at the end of the story, captured in the moment just before a conductor's first gesture, sculptor Zdeněk Hošek appears at its beginning among sketches, models, and plaster studies. For a time, the museum’s exhibition room is transformed into Hošek's symbolic studio.

The exhibition runs from October 16, 2026 to April 18, 2027.

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Museum

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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Visitors Center

The Visitors Center is the perfect stop before or after exploring the interactive museum. It’s a great place to relax with a coffee and something sweet in our café—and also to pick up a special keepsake. You'll find a wide range of unique souvenirs designed exclusively for the Antonín Dvořák Birth House, from mugs and magnets to a one-of-a-kind series of liqueurs inspired by Dvořák’s work. Come find your inspiration too.

Café

In the Visitors Center of the Antonín Dvořák Birth House is a charming, partially self-service café offering food and drinks inspired by the time of Dvořák. From roast beef or ham sandwiches (Dvořák’s father was the local butcher) to poppy seed and walnut rolls (a traditional confection), visitors will be brought back to the 1840s with every bite. Other offerings include coffee, tea, Lobkowicz wine, and our very own crafted Dvořákova 9 Beer.

History

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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Awards

Antonín Dvořák Birth House in Nelahozeves has received a number of prestigious international awards for the design of its permanent exhibition and interior layout:

iF DESIGN AWARD 2026
Winner in the Interior Architecture / Cultural Exhibitions category.

Red Dot Award 2026
Winner in the Brand & Communication Design category.

MUSE Design Awards 2026
Silver award in the Interior Design – Museum / Gallery category.

DNA Paris Design Awards 2026
Honorable Mention in the Interior Design / Installation category.

London Design Awards 2025`
Gold Award in the Interior Design – Museum category.

International Design Awards (IDA)
Bronze Award in the Cultural / Community Interior Design – Museums / Heritage Spaces category.

These awards confirm the quality and international recognition of the exhibition, which introduces visitors to the life and work of one of the most significant Czech composers in the very place where his story began.