Department of Archaeology

Expedition Romania

Lecture for the public

We would like to kindly invite you to the public lecture Archaeological Expedition Romania.

Since 2022, the Silesian Museum has been cooperating with the Museum of Botoșani in the region of the same name in northeastern Romania. Here, SZM archaeologists are helping to uncover prehistoric burial mounds that are increasingly threatened by modern agriculture. In addition to this main activity, they have also been involved in prospecting for new sites or participated in research on a Neolithic settlement. This lecture will show the results of the work of our archaeologists and demonstrate life on the expedition.This is where your text starts. You can click here and start typing. Dicta sunt explicabo nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt neque porro quisquam est.

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On Saturday, the 25th of October 2025, we are opening a new permanent archaeological exhibition entitled The Story of Four Duchies (Life in Medieval Silesia) at Müller House. On this day, there will be guided tours of the new exhibition at 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00 with the head of the archaeology department, PhDr. Jiří Juchelka, Ph.D. Simple educational activities will be prepared for children. Visitors will also be treated to a presentation of historical weapons and equipment. Weather permitting, there will be a historical shooting range in the garden. The event will showcase the work of our archaeologists – you will see not only the latest finds, but also the work of a conservator. We cordially invite you and look forward to seeing you there!



Research of a polycultural archaeological site 


Statement of the Department of Archaeology of the Silesian Museum on illegal detector prospecting 

The Department of Archaeology is against the illegal looting of areas with archaeological finds. In full compliance with the Valletta Treaty and the International Charter on the Management of Archaeological Heritage, it prefers to preserve finds "in situ" while fully respecting scientific requirements. Fully supports non-destructive methods over destructive ones (Kaltenštejn, WWII), if the situation allows it and archaeological situations are not endangered. It participates in education and at the same time actively participates in the protection of archaeological sites from illegal looting, directly in the field.

Objectives and results of our research


ExhibitionHow to search for Second World War graves

Video: Opava - archaeological excavations in the centre of the medieval town

Video: Koberštejn - non-destructive archaeological research of a medieval castle

Video: Archaeological excavation of a prehistoric site in Velké Hoštice

Exhibition: Civilization and barbarians

Video: Mapping World War II sites in Czech Silesia

Video: Medieval Kaltenštejn Castle from an aerial perspective

Video: Kaltenštejn - non-destructive archaeological research of a medieval castle

Video: Excavations of the polycultural site in Neplachovice

Exhibition: The medieval castle of Kaltenštejn from the perspective of non-destructive archaeology

Video: Rychleby - non-destructive archaeological research of a medieval site

Project: Non-destructive archaeological and historical research and mapping of World War II sites in Czech Silesia

Excavation: Polycultural site in Neplachovice

Project: Mapping and preventive protection of fortified medieval fortifications in Jeseniky region