Antonín Dvořák Birth House

A Year in the Village: Feather Stripping, 18. 10. 2025

When the fields outside the village turned to stubble and the bustle of farm work faded, it was time for feasting and celebration. In the 19th century, the posvícení (village feast) was held on the Sunday after St. Gall’s Day and was full of customs and traditions. Step away from today’s busy pace and come to the Antonín Dvořák Birth House to see what it was like when families gathered for feather stripping, what stories and fairy tales the village women told children, and whether the rooster survived the contest of chopping off its head.

Join us on October 18 at the Antonín Dvořák Birth House in Nelahozeves. Enjoy fun activities for the whole family, learn about Czech traditions, and make a small keepsake to take home.

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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.

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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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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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.