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Prague Museums & Art Galleries
Prague museums explore the city’s eventful history, from the era of Prague Castle and the Bohemian Kingdom to the time of the Celtic tribes, the Jewish Ghetto and the Nazi and Communist periods. The city also offers museums devoted to music, science and the natural world, along with art galleries that display a rich variety of works.
Read our guide to the museums, or view Prague events for details of temporary exhibitions. |
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| | | Address: Krizovnicke namesti 3, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| Charles Bridge Museum (Muzeum Karlova Mostu) reveals the history of the foremost river crossing in Prague. It explains the stages of its construction using miniature models, original artefacts and replica parts. | |
| Adult: 220 CZK. Student: 110 CZK. Child: 110 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Husova 20, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| Clam-Gallas Palace (Clam-Gallasův palác) is a fine example of Baroque architecture. During the 18th century, great balls were held here, attended by Mozart, while Beethoven performed a concert. | |
| Adult: 180 CZK. Student: 130 CZK. Child: 130 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Karmelitska 2, Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
| The Czech Museum of Music (České Muzeum hudby) in Prague inhabits the former Baroque church of St. Mary Magdalene. It boasts a collection of 700,000 items, documenting the history of music in Prague. | |
| Adult: 140 CZK. Student: 100 CZK. Child: 0 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Resslova 9a, New Town, Prague 1 |
| In May 1942, two Czechoslovak paratroopers assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, the Nazi overseer of Czechoslovakia. After the attack, they sought refuge in the crypt of St. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, where a tragic final chapter unfolded. A free museum in the crypt tells the story. | |
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| | | Address: Karmelitska 9, Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
| The statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague is credited with miraculous healing and with saving the city during the Swedish siege in 1639. It is housed in the Church of Our Lady Victorious (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné) in the Lesser Town. | |
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| | | Address: Prague 1 |
| The Jewish Museum in Prague together with the Old-New Synagogue forms the Jewish Town, and is a collection of the most significant monuments in the Jewish Quarter. It includes synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery. | |
| Adult: 600 CZK. Student: 400 CZK. Child: 200 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Karlova 1, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| Founded in 1232, the Klementinum is one of the most historic sights in Prague. Its attractions include the Astronomical Tower, which offers 360° views over the Old Town; the Baroque Library; and the stunning Mirror Chapel, which hosts classical concerts. | |
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| | | Address: Jirska 3, Castle District, Prague 1 |
| Lobkowicz Palace (Lobkowiczký palác) is part of Prague Castle. Its museum displays world-famous paintings and works of art, historical weapons, ceramics and musical instruments. Its most beautiful room, the Baroque Concert Hall, is the wondrous setting for lunchtime classical concerts. | |
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| | | Address: Celetna 6, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| Madame Tussauds Prague leads visitors through the city's history, to discover famous people associated with Prague, as well as international celebrities. More than 40 wax figures are on display. | |
| Adult: 350 CZK. Student: 250 CZK. Child: 250 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Maiselova 10, Josefov, Prague 1 |
| Maisel Synagogue (Maiselova synagoga) is one of the historical monuments that form the Jewish Museum in Prague. It was built in 1590-92 and for a century it stood as the largest and most impressive building in the Jewish Ghetto. | |
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| | | Address: Panska 7, Kaunicky Palace, New Town, Prague 1 |
| Mucha Museum (Muchovo Muzeum) is dedicated to the life and works of the Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. He is famous for posters he designed for theatre productions involving the actress Sarah Bernhardt. | |
| Adult: 300 CZK. Student: 220 CZK. Child: 220 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Republic Square 5, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| Municipal House (Obecní dům) in Prague is the city's foremost Art Nouveau building. It contains the grandest concert hall in Prague, music/exhibition rooms, a modern Czech restaurant, beer hall, cocktail bar, and a traditional café. It is also home to the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. | |
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| | | Address: V Celnici 4, New Town, Prague 1 |
| The Museum of Communism (Muzeum komunismu) is the primary attraction of its kind in Prague, leading visitors through the life of the Czech people in the times of the Soviet Union. | |
| Adult: 380 CZK. Student: 290 CZK. Child: 190 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 |
| The National Museum (Národní Muzeum) at Wenceslas Square in Prague is the largest museum in Czechia. It focuses on nature and history, and stages exhibitions. Ride the lift to the Cupola to enjoy views over Prague. | |
| Adult: 360 CZK. Student: 260 CZK. Child: 260 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Maiselova 18, Josefov, Prague 1 |
| Completed in 1270, the Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) is the oldest monument in the Jewish Quarter in Prague, and Europe's oldest working synagogue. | |
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| | | Address: Prague 1 |
| Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) is the No.1 tourist attraction in Prague and Czechia, and the largest ancient castle complex in the world. It comprises palaces, grand halls, state apartments, churches, viewing towers, museums, art galleries, great courtyards, gardens, and St. Vitus Cathedral. | |
| Adult: 450 CZK. Student: 300 CZK. Child: 300 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Na Porici 52, Florenc, Prague 8 |
| Prague City Museum has historical artefacts, documents, weapons and maps documenting the history of Prague from prehistoric times. The highlight is a huge 19th-century model of the city. | |
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| | | Address: Královská obora 233, Bubenec, Prague 7 |
| A full renovation has transformed the Prague Planetarium (Planetum) into one of the best of its kind in the world. Shows range from in-depth documentaries that explore the vast cosmos, to animated films featuring cartoon characters flying through space for young children. | |
| Adult: 299 CZK. Student: 229 CZK. Child: 229 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Výstavište 67, Bubenec, Prague 7 |
| The largest Sea World (Morský svět) in Czechia boasts a giant fish tank containing 100,000 litres of seawater. Observe an array of fish feeding off coral, along with sharks, moray eels and rays. | |
| Adult: 440 CZK. Student: 350 CZK. Child: 280 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Vezenska 1, Josefov, Prague 1 |
| The Spanish Synagogue (Španělská synagoga) in Prague is described as the most beautiful synagogue in Europe. Set in the Jewish Quarter, it forms part of the Jewish Museum. It houses an exhibition on 'Jews in the Bohemian Lands', and is a wonderful setting for classical concerts. | |
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| | | Address: Strahovská 205, Lesser Town, Prague 7 |
| Štefánik Observatory (Štefánikova hvezdárna) on Petřín Hill in Prague makes astronomy accessible to the public. Through large telescopes, visitors can observe the sun, planets, moons, stars and galaxies. A space exhibition and a meteorite museum also explain the basics of astronomy. | |
| Adult: 110 CZK. Student: 90 CZK. Child: 90 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Strahovské nádvorí 1, Castle District, Prague 1 |
| Founded in 1143, Strahov Monastery (Strahovské nádvoří) is a large Premonstratensian abbey situated between Prague Castle and Petřín Hill. The complex includes the beautiful Basilica, a world-famous Library, Art Gallery, and Abbey Gardens with its own vineyard. | |
| Adult: 340 CZK. Student: 190 CZK. Child: 190 CZK. | |
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| | | Address: Ke Karlovu 20, Vinohrady, Prague 2 |
| The Antonín Dvořák Museum (Muzeum Antonína Dvořáka) at Villa Amerika is dedicated to the life and works of the great Czech composer. The 18th-century summer palace houses manuscripts on the New World Symphony, Slavonic Dances, American String Quartet and Cello Concerto in B minor. | |
| Adult: 70 CZK. Student: 50 CZK. Child: 0 CZK. | |
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