“A nativity scene made of butter? Now that’s something you don’t see every day!” You might be surprised to find yourselves standing before the Muzeum m\u00e1sla, the Butter Museum, in the quaint village of M\u00e1slovice. Don’t let the name fool you. This charming museum isn’t just about creamy spreads. While the village’s name actually originates from the noble Maslovics family, the Muzeum m\u00e1sla pays homage to a different kind of history.
The museum opened in 1997, a testament to the ingenuity of traditional butter-making. Inside, you’ll discover a fascinating collection of butter churns, each more intriguing than the last. Imagine a child happily rocking on a horse, completely unaware they’re actually churning butter! That’s the magic of the rocking horse churn, a testament to the resourcefulness of the past.
But the Muzeum m\u00e1sla has more surprises in store. You’ll find butter molds of all shapes and sizes and an impressive display of butter wrappers from around the world. The museum also houses a rotating exhibit of chocolate wrappers from a Czech collector featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. Who knew butter and chocolate could share a roof? So, while the name M\u00e1slovice might not actually mean “butter village”, the Muzeum m\u00e1sla ensures that the spirit of butter, and delightful surprises, live on.