Tesla Museum

Tesla Museum in Třešť, a small town in the Vysočina region of the Czech Republic, holds one of Europe's largest collections of equipment from Tesla — the former Czechoslovak electronics manufacturer. It's a draw for fans of vintage radio, television and industrial electronics, and a genuinely unusual stop for anyone touring the Vysočina countryside.

How did the museum come about?

The collection has been built since 1995 by the Historický radioklub československý (Historical Czechoslovak Radio Club), whose members rescued equipment from Tesla factories as they closed down. In 2003 the club bought a former granary in Třešť, and after restoring the building, opened its first permanent exhibition, "Tesla, the Heritage of the Czechoslovak Electrical Industry," in 2012. The museum marked 20 years of activity in the town in 2023.

What's on display?

The exhibition fills two floors of the old granary. The ground floor covers heavy industrial electronics — radio transmitters of various wavebands and television cameras once used by Czechoslovak broadcasters. Upstairs is devoted to household equipment: reel-to-reel and cassette tape recorders alongside radio receivers spanning several decades of Tesla production. By most accounts, it is currently the largest collection of its kind in Europe.

How to get there?

The museum is located at Nádražní 1394/53 in Třešť, in the Jihlava district of the Vysočina region. The town sits conveniently along the route between Jihlava and the UNESCO-listed town of Telč, making it an easy detour for anyone driving through the region.

When to visit and what does it cost?

Opening hours are currently limited: the museum regularly opens on Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Visits on Sundays (9 am–3 pm) or on weekdays after 3 pm are possible by prior arrangement — call or email ahead. A standard ticket costs 150 CZK, a reduced ticket 100 CZK. Visitors with a ZTP-P disability card and their companion, as well as members of the HRČS club, enter free of charge. It's worth contacting the museum in advance to arrange a guided visit.

Who is it for?

The Tesla Museum will appeal most to enthusiasts of electronics, radio technology and industrial history — but also to anyone looking for an offbeat attraction away from Vysočina's more obvious tourist trail. Visits are guided, so you get the historical context behind the exhibits rather than just a look through glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is the Tesla Museum located? At Nádražní 1394/53 in Třešť, in the Jihlava district of the Vysočina region, Czech Republic.

Who runs the museum? The Historický radioklub československý, a radio enthusiasts' club that had been assembling the collection since 1995 and opened the permanent exhibition in a restored former granary in 2012.

Do I need to book in advance? Regular opening hours are Saturdays 9 am–5 pm. Other times (Sundays, weekdays after 3 pm) require prior phone or email arrangement.

How much does admission cost? Standard admission is 150 CZK, reduced 100 CZK. Visitors with a ZTP-P card plus companion, and HRČS members, visit free of charge.