R. Jelínek Slivovitz Museum
Discover the story of slivovitz, a traditional Czech fruit brandy, through interactive exhibits, a 5D virtual reality experience, and tastings of R. Jelínek’s products.
Planning your visit
Slivovitz is plum brandy, and in Czech and Moravian practice it is closer to a household tradition than a commercial product — families distilled their own from garden plums, and the annual pálenice season remains a fixture in Moravian villages.
R. Jelínek, founded in Vizovice in Moravia, is the best-known commercial producer, and its Prague museum covers the history, the fruit distillates, the production process and the cultural place of the drink, using interactive exhibits and a 5D virtual reality experience.
Tastings are integral, covering slivovitz alongside other fruit brandies — pear, apricot, cherry — which differ considerably more than most visitors expect.
The kosher slivovitz Jelínek produces has its own history, having been exported to Jewish communities worldwide for over a century.
Allow ninety minutes with tasting. Age restrictions apply. The main booking is an interactive museum ticket with tasting. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is R. Jelínek Slivovitz Museum?
R. Jelínek Slivovitz Museum is in Prague, Czech Republic.
How long should I allow for R. Jelínek Slivovitz Museum?
Allow ninety minutes. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Do I need to book R. Jelínek Slivovitz Museum in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.
