Education Programs Antonín Dvořák Birth House

“By the bench there stood an infant…” This famous opening verse of Czech poet and folklorist Karel Jaromír Erben’s poem Polednice (“The Noon Witch”) inspired Antonín Dvořák to create his own symphonic rendition. This program invites you to discover the words that united these two celebrated figures from Czech history who shared a passion for folklore. For the theoretical portion of the program, students will listen to different parts of the symphonic poem and identify individual instruments which represent its featured stories and characters. For the practical portion, they will be tasked with using the music as inspiration to reenact and interpret the poem. These theatrical interpretations will be photographed as a memento and visual accompaniment to the poem. 

Age Group: 15–13 years old (elementary and middle school students)

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Program Duration: 90 minutes

Capacity: 20 + 2 teachers/guardians free (please contact us for larger group requests)

Admission: 90 CZK per student 

Learning Outcomes: Students will become familiar with the work of Erben and Dvořák, apply their listening and comprehension skills, and deepen their creative exploration of poetry and music to inspire their own artistic interpretation—just like Dvořák. 

Subjects: Literature, Poetry, Music, Art and Culture 

Location: Antonín Dvořák Birth House  

Prerequisites/Notes: This program was developed in cooperation with Blanka Dragounová and Edita Roberts from Velvary Primary School and Michaela Kuptíková from Kralupy nad Vltavou Primary School. The program does not include a tour of the museum.

Travel back in time to the 1840s and explore the village of Nelahozeves through the eyes of Antonín Dvořák. Using a mobile app to serve as your musical map, discover the treasured places that inspired one of the world’s greatest composers by fulfilling a series of tasks throughout your journey. The game can be played in groups, pairs, or alone.

Age Group:  8–12 years old 

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Program Duration: 60 minutes

Capacity: 30

Admission: 50 CZK

Learning Outcomes: Children become familiar with the places in Nelahozeves that inspired little Antonín Dvořák and practice their navigational skills using a map. 

Subjects: Music History, History 

Location: Antonín Dvořák Birth House

Prerequisites/Notes: It is necessary that at least one person in the group has a smart phone with internet connection. During the game, local roads are crossed.