The memorial was established in 1957 in the grounds of Bran Castle as a reminder of his stay in the Podkrkonoší region before he left for Lešno in Poland. The memorial is a frequent place of visits of teachers, Czech and foreign tourists.

Visit our historical and ethnographic permanent exhibition. The exhibition is ethnographic, about the life and history of Horní Branná and Valteřice, about life under the mountains.

In the museum you will see the life in the Podkrkonoší region of our ancestors - agriculture, individual crafts such as: weaving, butter making, shoemaking, Ponikel ornaments and other glass products, carpentry, beekeeping, brush making, carriage and lace gallery and more. The collection focuses on the skill and artistry of the common people.

We operate a gallery of ancient art. It includes a collection of casts of ancient sculptures. The exhibition represents a cross-section of the epochs of the development of ancient art. By prior arrangement we provide guided tours and specialist lectures for universities, otherwise tours are conducted individually.

Operation of a historic castle open to the public with guided tours and permanent exhibitions dedicated to the history of the building and important personalities. It includes cultural and social events, exhibitions and programmes for visitors.

Baroque castle from the 18th century. A purpose-built monument: chateau mini-gallery; Summer at the Chateau series of events - theatre performances, puppet shows, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, playroom, short guided tours of the chateau, summer cinema, Chateau café - indoor and outdoor spaces, play elements.

Exhibition of expositions dealing with ethnography, mineralogy of Bohemian Paradise and Podkrkonoší, zoology, history and ethnography of Lomnicko, hunting and sports exhibition or the Memorial of the Šlecht family. The gallery focuses on the works of important regional artists.

During the year you can see exhibitions on various themes in the museum. The current offer can be found on the website. The museum also manages a permanent exhibition of medicine and organises a visit to the Church of St. Peter and Paul with a view of Semily from the church tower from June to September.

Exposition of healing.

Arranging services and spiritual meetings.

We operate the site and provide cave tours.

We offer a multifunctional space with unique architecture where we organize cultural events, exhibitions, workshops and weddings. Our café with a terrace invites you to relax. We are a meeting place for artists and community activities that inspire all generations.

The Municipal Cultural Centre provides the complete organisation of social life in the town and the administration of local cultural institutions.

Between 1626 and 1628, Jan Amos Komenský hid with other persecuted people in a defunct chateau in Bílá Třemešné before he went into exile in Poland. A memorial hall has been located on private land here since 1958 and was relocated in 2024.