Culture in the Jizera Foothills? That's Museum Night under Ještěd!

On Friday, May 22, 2026, Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou will unite to offer dozens of open institutions, night views from towers, and rides in historic vehicles.

The Museum Night under Ještěd is a traditional and iconic annual event where culture comes alive in an unconventional time and atmosphere. This year's edition promises everything from underground depositories and guided tours of current exhibitions to creative workshops and concerts. The entire program is also connected by special routes of historic buses, trams, and trains, making the journey between the cities an experience in itself.

🏛️ Liberec: From Skyscrapers to Technical Marvels

In Liberec, the event invites visitors to explore many venues offering a rich program for families with children and technology enthusiasts alike:

• MUZA | North Bohemian Museum in Liberec: It offers a night trail through the exhibitions, an ascent to the tower with the world's longest glass ladder, and tours of the underground depository.
• Lázně Gallery: In addition to guided tours of Czech and international art collections, the former spa premises will resonate with the sound of the band What the Funk.
• Technical Museum in Liberec: Technology enthusiasts will enjoy guided tours of the exhibitions, illuminated unique exhibits, and a concert by the REGNIS orchestra.
• DPMLJ Depot: Transport enthusiasts can peek behind the scenes and view historic trams (until 7:00 PM only).
• Linserka: It will open its industrial premises, multifunctional hall, and exhibition zones for free viewing.

🏠 Vratislavice n. N.: World of Engines and History

Ferdinand Porsche's Birthplace will offer ongoing guided tours and a thematic exhibition dedicated to the legendary Austro-Daimler Sascha car. A quiz and a fun corner are prepared for children. This is also an ideal transfer point when traveling by historical bus.

💎 Jablonec nad Nisou: Glass, Jewelry, and City Celebrations

This year, Jablonec is commemorating the city's 160th anniversary as part of the program:

• Museum of Glass and Jewelry: It will offer the workshop "String Your City," glass sandblasting, and the current Glass and Jewelry Triennial.
• Town Hall & MY Gallery: You can climb the town hall tower or visit the "Lost Jablonec" exhibition in the gallery.
• Nisafactory: A creative evening with demonstrations of glass figurine production and jewelry design.
• Culture and Crafts: At the Scheybal House, you can look forward to a pyrography workshop, an SUPŠ exhibition at St. Anne's Church, and a concert at the Eurocentrum Summer Stage Kateřina Marie Tichá & Bandjeez.

🚂 Kořenov: Into the Heart of the Jizera Mountains for Technical History

The Rack Railway Museum and Kořenov Engine Shed invite you to special guided tours and an exceptional atmosphere under the cover of darkness. You can travel to Kořenov by special historical trains, and for those interested in venturing across the border, a steam train will even take you all the way to Szklarska Poręba. This way, you can also enjoy the mysterious evening atmosphere with a steam locomotive.

🚍 Unique Intercity Transport

Leave your car at home and enjoy the journey in style. The following will shuttle between Liberec, Vratislavice, and Jablonec:

Historical Buses (Free of charge)

A special route connects key locations: North Bohemian Museum – Spa – Nisa Factory – F. Porsche's Birthplace – State Museum of Glass and Jewellery.

• To Jablonec: The first service departs from the North Bohemian Museum at 17:55, and from 18:30, buses will run at regular 30-minute intervals.
• To Liberec: From Jablonec (Museum of Glass and Jewellery), the first bus returns at 18:00, and the last service runs at 23:00.
• Late-night Services: After the program in Liberec concludes, additional services will run from the North Bohemian Museum towards Vilová Garages at 23:35 and 23:55.

Historical Tram (Voluntary Fare)

Traditional service on the route Liberec (Depot/Fügnerova) – Vratislavice nad Nisou – Jablonec nad Nisou (Tyršovy Sady).

• From Liberec (Rybníček), services depart at 18:35, 18:57, 20:15, and 21:41.
• From Jablonec (Tyršovy Sady), the tram returns at 19:07, 19:43, 20:58, and 22:16.
• Ideal for visitors to F. Porsche's Birthplace (Vratislavice Church stop) or the DPMLJ Depot.

Historical Train (Fare as per tariff)

For those wishing to combine Museum Night with a trip deep into the Jizera Mountains, a historic train will run on the route Kořenov – Tanvald – Jablonec – Liberec.

• Afternoon Service: The train departs from Kořenov at 2:48 PM, arriving in Liberec at 4:52 PM.
• Evening Connections: Trains will shuttle between Liberec (departures at 6:30 PM and 7:02 PM) and Jablonec nad Nisou throughout the evening.
• Return to the Mountains: The last train from Liberec towards Tanvald and Kořenov departs at 11:02 PM.

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