Jan Becher Museum

The basics

The museum is located in Karlovy Vary, Becherovka’s hometown, in the historic building that served as the original factory for more than 100 years. In the visitor’s center you can see vintage Becherovka bottles and unique items that belonged to the Becher family (inventors of the beverage) including their recipe book, awards, accounting books, and many other artifacts. The interactive part of the museum allows you to see and smell selected herbs and spices that make the base of the liqueur, taste the water from Karlovy Vary that is used in Becherovka, and experience the bottling line via a VR headset.

Several guided tours from Prague to Karlovy Vary include a stop at the Jan Becher Museum, helping you maximize your time by visiting multiple attractions in one day.

Things to know before you go

• The Jan Becher Museum is a unique attraction that travelers with an interest in local drinks will love.
• Although they cannot sample the beverage, children are allowed into the museum.
• Tours at various price points are available, depending how many different tastings are included.
• The museum is wheelchair accessible.

How to get there

The Jan Becher Museum is centrally located in the heart of Karlovy Vary, within walking distance of major hotels and attractions, including the Mill Colonnade. If traveling by car, it’s around a two-hour drive west or the capital—direct buses from Prague also take around two hours.

When to get there

The museum is open every day from mid-morning to early evening, with a 30-minute lunch break. As it is a popular attraction it’s a good idea to make your tour reservations in advance as they can often sell out.

Museum Shop

After you have finished your tour and tasting, visit the museum’s flagship Becherovka store. You can purchase a bottle of Becherovka to take home, as well as original glassware and many other Becherovka-themed souvenirs, including t-shirts and tote bags, that you will not find for sale anywhere else.