Automatic Mills
At the edge of Pardubice’s historic centre, just across the Chrudimka River, stands the striking building of the Automatic Mills – one of the city’s most important examples of modern architecture. The complex was built in 1910 based on a design by architect Josef Gočár for the Winternitz brothers. At the time, it represented a technologically advanced operation powered by electricity from a nearby hydroelectric plant.
After more than one hundred years of continuous operation, the mills closed in 2013 and were soon declared a National Cultural Monument. Since 2016, the former industrial site has been gradually transformed into a vibrant cultural and social district.
Today, the area is home to several key institutions, and the site regularly hosts exhibitions, markets, concerts, theatre performances and family-friendly events. The complex is freely accessible and offers riverside public spaces, cafés and impressive views of its industrial architecture.
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What you can find here?
Gočár Gallery
A regional art gallery located in the former industrial building, offering exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. Some original technical elements of the mill have been preserved, adding to the unique character of the space.
GAMPA – Gallery of the City of Pardubice
A contemporary art gallery focused on current artistic and social themes. It presents temporary exhibitions and hosts accompanying programmes and artist residencies.
Sféra
An innovative educational centre with workshops and technology labs for both children and adults. It also features Science on a Sphere, a unique projection system that presents natural phenomena and planetary data in an engaging way.
Silo – Automatic Mills Foundation
The former grain silo now serves as the main entrance point to the complex. It houses the Tourist Information Centre, exhibition spaces, a multifunctional hall and a rooftop terrace with views. The foundation also coordinates cultural activities across the entire site.
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