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Trutnov City Gallery – the pulse of contemporary art in the historic heart of the city

The Trutnov City Gallery is housed in a beautiful Renaissance townhouse from the 16th century at Slovanské náměstí 38. Opened in 1997, it has since become an important centre of visual culture for the region and beyond. It is a professional institution that connects contemporary art with history and also presents outdoor sculptures across the city.
 

What the gallery offers – exhibitions, sculpture, and public space

• A changing programme: exhibitions of Czech and international artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, graphic art, painting, sculpture, and modern media
• The outdoor project Sochy v Trutnově (“Sculptures in Trutnov”), bringing monumental works of contemporary art into the city’s public spaces
• Exhibition halls in the historic town hall building, complemented by programmes for schools and the public

Who the gallery is perfect for

• Lovers of contemporary art, visual creation, and regional artists
• Schools, families, and visitors who value the combination of artistic inspiration and cultural experience
• The venue is located in the historic city centre and is easily accessible
• Entry with dogs is not allowed

How to get here and what else to explore
The gallery is located directly on Trutnov’s historic square, easily accessible on foot or by car; parking is available in the city centre. After your visit, you can continue with a tour of the monastery complex, visit the Dragon Gallery, enjoy a café break, or explore the city’s sculptural treasures and architecture.

Art that transforms you
The Trutnov City Gallery offers a space where art becomes a bridge between past and present. Each exhibition, outdoor installation, and tour provides a new reason to discover, pause, and breathe in the atmosphere of creative inspiration.

Interactive Exhibition in a Functional Hydroelectric Power Plant

The Muzeum obnovitelných zdrojů energie is housed in the building of a historical hydroelectric power plant in the village of Velké Hamry on the Kamenice River (Jablonec nad Nisou district). The power plant was put into operation as early as 1914 and remains fully functional to this day. The museum was established with the aim of educating the public about the importance and principles of generating energy from water, sun, wind, and biomass.

Today, the site is accessible through guided tours (reservations or visits on designated days are often required). The main attraction is the machine room with original Francis turbines, which are still in operation. The interactive part of the exhibition offers models of wind turbines, solar panels, and other educational elements for children and adults.

Access

The power plant is located near the main I/10 road in the Velké Hamry - Svárov district. Parking is available near the facility. The Velké Hamry railway stop on the Tanvald - Železný Brod line is just a few minutes' walk away.

What Is Worth Discovering

Nearby is the popular Černostudniční hřeben ridge with the Černá studnice observation tower. Upstream along the Kamenice River lie the town of Tanvald and entry points to the Jizerské hory mountains. An interesting technical monument is also the nearby railway viaduct in Smržovka.

The visit to this museum offers a unique glimpse into the interior of "green energy". It combines the history of technology with contemporary trends in energy within an authentic environment.