Pernstein Salon Tour

Just like the ruling Habsburgs, the Pernstein family left an indelible mark on Bohemian culture and history—beginning with the arrival of the Spanish noblewoman Maria Manrique de Lara y Mendoza, wife of Vratislav Pernstein, to Prague in the 16th century. This program introduces students to the court life of the Habsburg rulers, as well as that of the Pernstein and Lobkowicz families. The interrelation of these families, as well as the influence of Spanish culture, will also be explored. Through theory and activities, students will not only learn about Czech history at the height of the Renaissance, but also discover the treasures collected by the Pernstein and Lobkowicz families.

Reserve program

Details

Age Group: 12–18 years old 

Program Duration: 70–80 minutes

Capacity: 20–25 + 2 teachers/guardians for free 

Admission: 120 CZK per student 

Learning Outcomes: Students understand the historical and cultural influence of the Habsburg, Pernstein, and Lobkowicz families on the Bohemian Kingdom, including the art collection they accrued, contextualize the  

Subjects: History, Art History, Culture, European and Global Political Affairs 

Location: Lobkowicz Palace

References

ZŠ Zámecká Litomyšl

Dobrý den paní Baker,  

moc děkujeme za program, který jste pro nás připravili. Moc se nám u vás líbilo, výklad byl skvěle uzpůsoben naší věkové kategorii, spousta zajímavých informací o tom, jak se dováželo exotické ovoce, proč se nosila černá apod. - to přesně žáky v tomhle věku zajímá. Interaktivní aktivity byly výborné, pro naše žáky místy trošku těžší, nedaly jsme jim s kolegyní žádné info předem, chtěly jsme, aby se vše dozvěděli až v Praze :) Moc děkujeme také panu Malému za velmi příjemné přijetí, přípravu exkurze a způsob, kterým se mu podařilo přiblížit dobu i život Marie Manrique pro žáky "stravitelným" způsobem :)

Other Education Programs

Curator Challenge

The Curator Challenge is a program that allows students to assume the role of curators to inspect, document, and research an uncatalogued object from the Lobkowicz Collections. Their task is to determine what the objects are, how they were used historically, and what impact they had on society.

Treasures of the Lobkowicz Collections

Discover the treasure trove that is the Lobkowicz Collections with a guided tour of the permanent exhibition at the Lobkowicz Palace in Prague Castle. Students will be introduced to selected themes and objects on display.

Pernstein Salon Tour

Just like the ruling Habsburgs, the Pernstein family left an indelible mark on Bohemian culture and history—beginning with the arrival of the Spanish noblewoman Maria Manrique de Lara y Mendoza, wife of Vratislav Pernstein, to Prague in the 16th century.

Portrait in Music

Calling all music lovers! Discover the rich musical heritage of the Lobkowicz Collections and family as told in the music galleries of the permanent exhibition at the Lobkowicz Palace. The tour will introduce you to a chronological musical narrative that spans over 300 years, as well as the influential musical happenings in Europe from the 17th to the 19th centuries.

Discovering the Lobkowicz Collections

Join us for a playful guided tour of Nelahozeves Castle, introducing you to a range of subjects and historical objects that span the vast Lobkowicz Collections. Individual tasks, combined with an accompanying worksheet, relate to the subjects of music, fine and decorative arts.

The Looming Noon Witch

“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.

Outdoor Adventures with Little Antonín

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.

Melodies of Childhood: Walking in the Footsteps of Antonín Dvořák

Step into the shoes of a young and impressionable Antonín Dvořák to discover the places that shaped him and his future music. As you meander through Nelahozeves, you will uncover the hidden stories of his childhood—helping his parents in the inn, studying music in the local school, and the excitement of watching trains go by on the newly constructed railroad.

Cabinet of Curiosities

Discover cabinets of curiosities—the Renaissance precursors to modern museums and art collections as we know them today. These cabinets included rare and exotic objects representing the natural wonders and oddities of the world. This program allows students to learn about the history of these cabinets and their contents (including when, how, and who first created them) by studying a fascinating example from the Lobkowicz Collections: xylotheque.