Škoda Museum and Aeronautical Museum of Metoděj Vlach in Mladá Boleslav

6.3.2016 Czechia Reportage

In Mladá Boleslav in former factory buildings ŠKODA, in which until 1928 produced cars, it is possible to visit this museum one of the oldest automobile brands in the world. The visitor has the opportunity here to see the development of cars and the brand's history since its beginning. Each of the exhibited cars, has its own unique history and unique charm. Among the cars we can find both personal and racing machines or prototypes, but several engines, bicycles and motorcycles. In addition to cars and other technical attractions in the museum currently it is also an exhibition of David Černý – Czech nativity scene. This is a unique exhibition of bronze sculptures of the artist.

Aviation Museum Medoděj Vlach is interesting not only the exhibits, but also the building in which it is located. Author Engineer Architect Michal Hlaváček was inspired by proposal by the shape of the aircraft the F-117 Nighthawk. The museum is named after Metoděj Vlach, which is the first Czech to get into the air with the machine's own production. Interestingly, in the museum are static airplanes but also still functional aircrafts.