Muzeum Československých Legií

Discover the legacy of the Czechoslovak Legionaries

About the Museum

How it started

The unique Museum of the Czechoslovak Legions was the result of many years of research by Colonel Milan Žuffa-Kunč.

In almost thirty years of his work, he has interviewed countless memorials and still living legionnaires. They have revealed their war stories to him, and often presented him with authentic weapons, uniforms and other artifacts of the time.

Come and see the unique story of our history in our Olomouc exhibition.

The Story of the Czechoslovak Legions

Do you know their story?

You will read some fascinating stories from the war life of our legionnaires on the fronts in France, Russia, Italy and other countries. Did you know that our Legionnaires also rescued war orphans?

Finding the Legionnaires

We can help you find information about your ancestors

Thanks to decades of experience and accumulated knowledge, Colonel MVDr. Milan Žuffo-Kunča can create a complete and comprehensive profile of your ancestors among the Legionnaires.

Visitors about the museum

With the Chairman of the Czechoslovak Legions Museum Olomouc - MVDr. Milan Žuffa-Kunč, we have many years of experience. His participation and performances enrich the events of our micro-region. For example, a visit to the Legiovlak has left a deep mark on the young generation, which is very important especially nowadays. On behalf of the entire microregion, I would like to express my great thanks and appreciation for the cooperation so far.

Josef VoldánChairman of the Záhoran micro-region

We regularly visit the Czechoslovak Legions Museum in Olomouc every year. A nice guide, who draws the students into a different time thanks to his dedicated and dynamic interpretation, is Mr. Milan Žuffa - Kunčo, MVDr., who cooperates with our students also as a professional advisor in consulting year and professional works. He has provided our students who have chosen topics related to the legions with valuable advice as well as historical materials and photographs to use as a resource.

PhDr. Hana PokornáTeacher of History and History, GERMAN GYMNASIUM OF THE GERMAN ORDER in Olomouc

What I like most about the exhibition is the authenticity. I was drawn into the vivid narration of Mr. Žuffo-Kunči and his detailed and often piquant descriptions of the life of the legionaries at that time.

Jiří SlimaříkMuseum visitor

For the doctor. ...a deep and comprehensive interest in the history of our Legionnaires. His knowledge is truly remarkable. It stems from the study of the diverse historical sources in the Military History Institute, in museums, but also from the personal recollections of the earliest legionaries. Few people have managed to talk with actual survivors like he did.

Ing. Josef MošaChairman of the Olomouc Branch of the Czech Numismatic Society

Information for schools

The museum offers unique and inspiring guided lectures with examples of interesting period artefacts.
Immerse your class in the First World War.

Please contact us to arrange a visit to your school.

News

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CENTENARY OF THE RETURN OF THE CZECHOSLOVAK LEGIONS

We would like to address you, pupils and students, with a request for cooperation in the preparation of commemorative celebrations, exhibitions and conferences held in 2020 to commemorate the centenary of the return of the Czechoslovak Legions from Russia to their homeland. Czechoslovak Legions 1914-1920, which is part of the project.