From 11 November 2026 – Exhibition: František Křižík: Knight of Electrical Engineering

Large-format photographs, original exhibits, audiovisual projections and interactive displays introduce visitors to the period when electricity was gradually becoming part of everyday life, as well as to the personality of František Křižík, who played a major role in its development and practical application. Křižík is presented as an experimenter and visionary who was able to turn technical ideas into reality and whose legacy remains an important part of both Czech and world history of technology.

The central feature of the imaginary Křižík factory, conceived as an exhibition space, is the workshop. Visitors can also explore Křižík’s office, where they will discover the many places where he introduced electric lighting. The exhibition opens with an animated story summarising his greatest achievements, while another animation presents his life after 1920.

The original exhibits include portraits of František Křižík and his wife Pavlína, as well as a wedding bowl presented to the couple on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. Křižík’s technological achievements are illustrated by an arc lamp, displayed alongside a comparison with the Yablochkov candle, a gold medal awarded at the International Exposition of Electricity held in Paris in 1881, and other awards.

The exhibition features a range of innovative elements and interactive features, allowing visitors to explore and try out many of the exhibits and technical principles for themselves.