18. 11.–22. 11. – WEEK OF ARABIC SPECIALITIESIn this autumn week, guests can try meals of Arabic, Near East and Middle East cuisine. The basis of this cuisine consists of a great amount of vegetables, legumes, cereals and meat that are flavoured by typical spices. You can try, for example, beef kebab with garlic and mint, baked carrot with chickpeas, chicken shawarma or falafel from beetroot.

Reservation: T +420 326 831 243, +420 739 544 057, e-mail: michal.cermak@zatisigroup.cz.

FERDINAND PORSCHE BIRTH HOUSE

We invite you to Vratislavice nad Nisou, to visit the newly reconstructed house where Ferdinand Porsche, automobile designer and the Volkswagen vehicle creator, was born in 1875. In the authentic place, fundamental moments of engineer and design art development are presented, the part of which is also formed by the Ferdinand Porsche’s life work. Exposition may be visited individually using the on-site borrowed iPads. In case of group visit of more than 20 persons, we recommend to contact us well in advance. Museum visitors may refresh themselves before or after the exposition tour in the local café, there is also a little shop available.

Opening hours: Fr – Su, 9:00 – 17:00, 31. 12. till 14:00. Closed on 24., 25., 26. 12. and 1. 1. Visit outside opening hours upon prior appointment.

Address: Tanvaldská 38, 463 11 Liberec – Vratislavice nad Nisou.

Contact: tel.: +420 326 832 028, e-mail: vratislavice@skoda-auto.cz, www.rodnydumporsche.cz. Information outside opening hours via phone: +420 326 832 038.

2. 12. – ADVENT WANDERING WITH ST. NICHOLAS AND GINGER BREAD DECORATING Accept our invitation to a magical journey through the Advent time to meet impersonations of St. Lucy, St. Barbora, black Ambrose, Percht, as well as devil, and St. Nicholas himself - beings well-known to our ancestors. The pre-Christmas atmosphere will help to unveil old folk customs even for the youngest visitors as it is associated with the traditional presents from St. Nicholas. Bring the gift packs

you want St. Nicholas to give to your child (labeled) at the beginning of your group to the reception of the Birthplace.An unusual journey through traditional folk customs performed by the Divadýlko na Dlani theatre group will start at 5 pm and 6 pm. The café is open from 3 pm with gingerbread biscuits ready for children‘s decorations. Admission fee CZK 80,- Tickets must be purchased for the child and their escort. Advance bookings and bookings in F. Porsche‘s Birthplace Friday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm, phone: 326 8 32028.

LECTURE CYCLE “TECHNOLOGY CROSSROADS”

10. 12. – HISTORY OF PETROL STATIONSWe would like to invite you to the second meeting of the new lecture cycle focused on the history of technology. The introductory October lecture dedicated to the Czech technician and inventor Ludvík Očenášek will be followed on 10 December 2019 by Jiří Křížek, director of the North Bohemian Museum in Liberec. Within his lecture, he will describe the origin and development of petrol stations that were essential for motoring. The presentation starts at 17:30. Free admission. Before the presentation, you are invited to see the exposition of the Birth House which is newly enriched with the winning car of the 24 hour race Le Mans from 2016: Porsche 919 Hybrid.

Use the opportunity to purchase a combined ticket for Ferdinand Porsche’s Birth House and ŠKODA Museum for a special price. See more at porsche.house.com

ŠKODAMUSEUMProgram of Cultural Events and Exhibitions

November 2019

Programme subject to change.

ŠKODA Museumtř. Václava Klementa 294, Mladá BoleslavT: +420 326 832 038 E: muzeum@skoda-auto.czmuseum.skoda-auto.com

ŠKODA MUSEUM PROGRAM

11. 11. – LECTURE BY DR. PEKAŘOVÁLecture from the series of lectures by Dr. Lidmila Pekařová, this time on the topic of “Restless and impetuous child, and what to do with that at home and at school”. Ticket pre-sale and booking at www.kreatina.cz, tina@bradlec.net. L&K Forum from 16:30. Admission CZK 200.

14. 11. – TRAVELLER’S SLIDE SHOW BY MARTIN LOEW: WESTERN USA Spring journey across the American state of Oregon from the Pacific coast to the snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Range. Story of an adventurous journey full of amazing photographs and gripping narration: From the Crater Lake to the great river of Columbia. High volcanos, picturesque waterfalls, deep woods, mirror lakes and good beer. See more at www.promitani.cz L&K Forum from 19:00. Admission CZK 160.

21. 11. – JELEN: MIDNIGHT TRAIN OF MICHAL TUČNÝDuring the autumn tour with Míša Tučná, daughter of country music legend, the Jelen band will memorialise singer Michal Tučný. The concert will take place at the occasion of the Jelen’s special album release called: Stagecoach of Michal Tučný. Fans will have opportunity to enjoy the band’s legendary energy with even more intensity, supported by talented singer-songwriter Tereza Balonová. Among the songs, you will hear also the new autumn released single “Spím v obilí” which has been well received by audience, or hit called “Pověste ho vejš”. L&K Forum from 19:00, standing concert. Admission CZK 440, door price CZK 490.

26. 11. – ADVENT CONCERT OF NEREZ & LUCIA Final concert of the season cycle called “World Music”. Vít Sázavský and Zdeněk Vřešťál, founding members of the legendary Nerez band, joined forces with singer Lucie Šoralová in the project NEREZ & LUCIA. They will play hits of the original band and also songs for Advent and Christmas time. L&K Forum, table arrangement, from 19:00. Admission CZK 300.

26. 11. – GARAGES: ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES The final lecture of this year’s lecture cycle will be dedicated to garages. Unique architectural treasures representing an essential part of motoring history will be commented on by Jaroslav Zeman. Hieronimus II, from 17:30. Free admission.

Before the lecture, you are invited to see the ŠKODA Museum exposition.

30. 11. – DANCING THEATRE OF MLADÁ BOLESLAV YEAR IVSpectacular dance-entertaining show sets out to Mladá Boleslav for the fourth time. Actors and actresses from selected theatres will fight in an imaginary dance battle focused on Latin dances and standard dances. Author project of Martin Šimek and Tereza Řípová offers live music accompaniment; final gala evening will be hosted by Světlana Witowská and David Gránský. As for performers, audience can look forward to Vanda Hybnerová, Petr Vondráček, Vojtěch Drahokoupil, Eva Burešová, Václav Jílek, etc. For more information, see the official project website: www.roztancenedivadlo.cz. L&K Forum from 19:00. Admission CZK 499.

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3. 12. – CHRISTMAS CREATIVITYCreative workshop with Christmas theme intended for children at any age dedicated to handmade angels. Parents welcome. Advance reservation required, tel. 326 832 038. ŠKODA Museum, from 15:00 to 17:00. Admission price: CZK 50.

5. 12. – ADVENT JOURNEY TO SEE ST. NICHOLASMagical museum journey where you meet Lucias, Barbaras, black Ambrož, Perchta, but also devils and St. Nicholas. Connected to the tradition of St. Nicholas’ presents performed by “Divadýlko na dlani”. Starting at 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00. Please bring your gift parcels (clearly marked with a name tag) to be distributed by St. Nicholas to the museum reception desk at the beginning of the selected performance. Admission CZK 80. Ticket is to be purchased for the child and also their accompaniment.

11. 12. – NATIVITY DAGMAR PECKOVÁ & MUSICA BOHEMICA Christmas concert full of the most beautiful Czech and Moravian Christmas carols and Advent songs of the old Europe performed by an internationally well-known soloist Dagmar Pecková and the Musica Bohemica ensemble under the guidance of conductor Jaroslav Krček. The concert shall celebrate the Christmas in style arrangements of Christmas songs from their new joint album “Nativity”.

L&K Forum from 19:00. Admission CZK 690/590. Children up to the age of 15 - 30% discount, disabled persons – 50% discount.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at the ŠKODA Museum cash desk daily from 9:00 to 17:00 and in the Ticketmaster network.

Before the start of each event, you can enjoy refreshments at the Café/Restaurant VÁCLAV and view the ŠKODA Museum.

SHORT-TERM EXHIBITIONS

ŠKODA OCTAVIA & ŠKODA FELICIA “60”This year, ŠKODA OCTAVIA and ŠKODA FELICIA cars celebrate 60 years from start of production. First Octavia cars were released in Mladá Boleslav, already in January 1959. In the first half of the 20’s, the popular model was followed by the first new age generation which soon became a bestseller of the ŠKODA brand. One of the most popular Czech convertibles, ŠKODA FELICIA, was first presented on 1 March 1959 at motor show in Leipzig. The exhibition will make the ŠKODA Museum visitors familiar with these legendary ŠKODA brand models, pointing out the successes of ŠKODA OCTAVIA TOURING SPORT on racing tracks and reminding their successors, including the successes of ŠKODA OCTAVIA WRC. Exhibition held from 11 September 2019 to 5 January 2020.

DAVID ČERNÝ: CZECH NATIVITY SCENE Unique exhibition of bronze sculptures by artist David Černý represents scenic pictures of the Czech history and culture. By the form of detailed treatment of individual figures, sculptures remind of a traditional Nativity scene. The set was created for Autostadt (Wolfsburg, Germany) at the occasion of the EXPO 2000 exhibition. The Czech artist David Černý is known especially as a designer of figurative sculptures for public areas. His work includes the Pink Tank, Babies on the Žižkov Tower, Entropa, etc. Upon advance appointment, tel. 326 831 134, guided tours for basic and secondary schools may be arranged within the education of history.

All short-term exhibitions are accessible within the normal museum admission. Use the opportunity to purchase a year-long ticket for ŠKODA Museum expositions for the special

price of CZK 280. LONG-TERM EXPOSITION

Exposition is divided into three thematic areas – Tradition, Evolution and Precision. In the thematic area of Tradition, values of the ŠKODA brand are described – Pride, Everyday Usability and Challenges symbolised by three pairs of cars. The area of Evolution starts with the two founders’ busts. It is dominated by a chronological line of sequential milestones of the automotive development. The area of Precision presents cars in different stages of renovation – from the stage of discovery till the stage of “treasure”. Production process of the current vehicles can be seen in the panoramic cinema.

EXCURSIONS TO PRODUCTION FACILITIES

We offer guided tours of the ŠKODA Museum expositions and guided tours in the production facilities of the ŠKODA AUTO company. We also secure excursions to the ŠKODA Parts Centre, Educational Centre Na Karmeli and production plant in Vrchlabí and Kvasiny. Special tours for school groups, technically oriented groups and blind persons. Reservation and more information via phone number +420 326 8 31134, 31137, e-mail: muzeum@skoda-auto.cz. Online reservation at museum.skoda-auto.com/tours.

CAFÉ-RESTAURANT VÁCLAV

Visit the Café/Restaurant VÁCLAV in the ŠKODA Museum building, run by catering agency Zátiší Group. VÁCLAV offers its guests selected food and beverages, pleasant ambience in a modern interior within a historical building. Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00 and before every event. Reservations via phone 326 831 243.

14. 11. – BURGER EVENINGWe have prepared the third burger evening for you. From 18:00, chefs from famous restaurant BURGER HOUSE & BAR HILLBILLY will prepare a degustation menu of three burgers: ROQUEFORT JOHNY BURGER, JERRY’S CHICKEN BURGER, JOE’S GOAT BURGER. Price of degustation menu is CZK 420 per person. The price includes 3 pieces of burgers. Reservation is possible at the latest until Monday 11. 11. 2019.