Novelty at Probošt´s mechanical crib

Museum of Christmas cribs in Třebechovice under Oreb (13 km east of Hradec Králové) has prepared a new exhibition about the unique Probošt´s mechanical Christmas crib.

The new exhibition "Development of Probošt´s mechanical Christmas crib“ will disclose you various secrets and developments of Probošt's mechanical Christmas crib. The exhibition presents unexposed historical photos of this crib, carved Oreb peak, pictures from movements of the Christmas crib in former times or medals, which won at exhibitions.

Due to preparations of new exposure the museum was closed to the public for a short period. On the occasion of the reopening of the museum on 20th November 2009 and the new exhibition there will be displayed artifacts and photographs of the sculpture course in the 3rd exposition of the museum. The course was called "Christmas crib - contemporary chronicle“ and took place in July this year.

The Museum of Christmas cribs has about 300 Christmas cribs from various materials in its depositories. The most valuable exhibit is the Probošt´s mechanical Christmas crib. More than 100 years old unique has 2000 carved parts and 350 figures, of which 51 moves as people at work and others 120 runs on the moving walkways.

The museum offers two tours:
The current sightseeing circuit includes a tour of all three exposures and takes about 45 minutes, without a guide.
Exposure I – Probošt´s mechanical Christmas crib
Exposure II - exhibition "Glamour of the mechanical crib"
Exposure III - souvenir shop (carved christmas cribs, wooden toys ...)
Entrance to the exhibition I and II is handicap accessible.
Nontraditional circuit consists of the current circuit and a tour of the mechanism of Probošt´s Christmas crib with an interpretation of a specialist.

The new exhibition takes place:
20th November 2009 – 31st December 2010