Regional museums highlight Škoda industrial history and Czech-German cultural ties

The Škoda Family Museum in Plzeň offers an exhibition covering the history of the Škoda family and their industrial legacy spanning over 150 years. The museum features 19th-century interiors and highlights key figures such as doctors Josef and František Škoda, as well as Emil Škoda, who was instrumental in the industrial development of Plzeň. Exhibits include historical medical references, a functional model railway, and various industrial artifacts.

In Marktredwitz, Germany, the Egerland Museum showcases the historical connection between the Bavarian region and the Cheb area in the Czech Republic. Due to historical borders that shifted in 1816, the museum preserves the shared heritage of the Egerland dialect and culture. The collection includes items donated by former residents who emigrated from Czechoslovakia after World War II, featuring traditional wedding costumes, local musical instruments, and regional crafts.