Prague Events » What's on in Prague in January 2019

The National Museum in Prague is celebrating 200 years of its existence. This exhibition marks the occasion with a display of 200 of the most important and interesting artefacts from the museum's collections. Through these items the exhibition tells the story of the National Museum from its foundation to the present day.

This exhibition, held in the Gaming Parlours at Municipal House, celebrates the fashion designer Blanka Matragi's 30 years of work. Dresses and accessories are the core exhibits, supplemented by sculptures, glass, porcelain and graphic art.

An open-air ice rink enhances the festive atmosphere at Ovocny trh, a square at the rear of the Estates Theatre in the Old Town. Take a break from sightseeing and the Christmas markets to enjoy outdoor skating in the heart of Prague.

Jindrisska Tower presents traditional hand-carved wooden nativity scenes created by wood-carvers in Třešť, a small town in the Vysočina region, south-east of Prague.

View a traditional nativity scene made of straw and featuring life-sized figures, plus a Vltava Fish Nativity Scene, and an African Nativity Scene made of mahogany.

This exhibition at the New Building of the National Museum explores the effects of light on life. Energy from sunlight has played a key role in the evolution and diversity of living organisms (although some species do survive without light, for example in deep caves). Cartoon characters guide children through the exhibition.

This unique exhibition at the Prague City Museum tells the history of Prague from 1848 to the proclamation of the independence of Czechoslovakia in 1918.

This exhibition at the New Building of the National Museum explores the world of the Celts in Central Europe in prehistoric times. Archaeological finds have revealed the everyday life of the Celts, including their intricate craftsmanship and religious rituals. The National Museum holds one of the most extensive archaeological collections of Celtic artefacts in Europe.

This exhibition at the Historical Building of the National Museum explores the relations between the Czechs and Slovaks, showing the things that have united and divided the two nations over the years. Some of the real-life stories are fascinating.

Welcome to the Czech Repubrick, the LEGOLAND of Czech monuments which has been constructed at the Hamleys store in Prague. See St. Vitus Cathedral, Karlstejn Castle and Hluboka Castle, plus a LEGO roller coaster. 2.5 tons of LEGO bricks were used to build the exhibition, which took 13,850 hours!

This exhibition at the New Building of the National Museum reveals the remarkable beauty and diversity of animal species on Earth, and draws attention to modern dangers that put it at risk. Displays include animals that once roamed freely in the Czech lands, such as brown bears, elk and beavers, plus African animals, and extinct animals such as a full dinosaur skeleton.

Jan Palach, a young Czech student during the communist era who had set himself on fire in protest at the on-going Soviet invasion of August 1968, subsequently died on the 19th January 1969. Many Czech people, especially the older generation, make their way to the Memorial to the Victims of Communism near the statue at the top of Wenceslas Square, and to Olsanske Cemetery to lay flowers or to light a candle in his memory.

The Best of The Nutcracker covers the whole story of the famous ballet, but is a shortened version designed to appeal to a wider audience. It is a beautiful show, especially around Christmas. Requires advance booking as performances usually sell out.

The talented British songwriter Tom Odell returns to Prague to introduce his new album Jubilee Road.

Even though his 2017 concert at the O2 Arena was supposed to be his last ever, the legendary Oscar winning composer Ennio Morricone returns! It was the great atmosphere at this last concert that made him change his mind, and so he will be conducting the best of his film music in Prague for the sixth time, together with his beloved Czech National Symphony Orchestra. The Maestro will celebrate his 90th birthday with his favourite Czech audience.

The legendary English 60s band, The Animals, famous for the hits "House of the Rising Sun" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", are playing the Hybernia Theatre in Prague.

Prague is famous for its opera, ballet and classical concerts. Performances are held in magnificent opera houses, stunning concert halls, and in an array of churches and other historic buildings. Tickets are reasonably priced, so shows often sell out. Advance reservations are therefore highly recommended.

Visit a Prague theatre for a typically Czech experience. Black light theatre is a mix of dynamic dance routines, mime artists, animated film, and state-of-the-art visual and audio effects. While marionette theatre features giant puppets. Shows are highly visual, so appeal to adults and children of all ages and nationalities. Advance reservations are highly recommended.