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Prague Sights & Attractions A-Z » Museums
Many museums in Prague focus on the city's eventful history, which includes Charles IV's Holy Roman Empire, the horrors of the Jewish Ghetto and the Nazis, and the communist era. There are also museums dedicated to music, art and literature. |
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| | | | Address: Krizovnicke namesti 3, Old Town, Prague 1 | | This museum explores the history of Prague's foremost river crossing. It explains the different stages of the bridge's construction using miniature models, original artefacts and replica parts. | | | Adult: 170czk Student: 70czk Child: 70czk | |  |
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| | | | Address: Karmelitska 2, Lesser Town, Prague 1 | | The Czech Museum of Music is located in the former Baroque church of St. Mary Magdalene. It holds a collection of around 700,000 items, documenting the history of music in the city and the wider world. | | | Adult: 120czk Student: 80czk Child: 80czk | | |
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| | | | Address: Resslova 9a, New Town, Prague 1 | | In May 1942, two Czechoslovak paratroopers carried out the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the Nazi overseer of Czechoslovakia. A museum in the crypt of the church tells the story. | | | | |
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| | | | Address: Karmelitska 9, Lesser Town, Prague 1 | | The church houses a statue called the Infant Jesus of Prague. It is credited with miraculous healing and, amongst other things, with saving Prague during the Swedish siege in 1639. | | | | |
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| | | | Address: Prague 1 | | The Jewish Quarter contains the best preserved complex of historical Jewish monuments in Europe. The 'Jewish Museum in Prague' is a collection of the most significant of these monuments. | | | Adult: 350czk Student: 250czk Child: 250czk | | |
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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 | | Part of the Prague Castle complex, Lobkowicz Palace holds masterpieces by 12th-20th century painters, weapons and ceramics collections, musical instruments, and rare manuscripts from Mozart and Beethoven. It also hosts a popular lunchtime classical concert. | | | | |
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| | | | Address: Panska 7, Kaunicky Palace, New Town, Prague 1 | | A small museum dedicated to the life and works of the Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha, famous for his poster designs for the theatre productions of the actress Sarah Bernhardt. | | | Adult: 240czk Student: 160czk Child: 160czk | | |
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| | | | Address: Republic Square 5, Old Town, Prague 1 | | Municipal House in Prague is one of the finest Art Nouveau buildings in Europe. Inside is a magnificent complex of rooms, including the largest concert hall in Prague, fine restaurants, an American cocktail bar, an elegant traditional café and exhibition rooms. | | | | |
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| | | | Address: V Celnici 4, New Town, Prague 1 | | The Museum of Communism 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: 290czk Student: 250czk Child: 190czk | | |
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| | | | Address: Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 | | The National Museum is the largest, oldest museum in the Czech Republic. This monumental, neo-Renaissance building, dominates the top of Wenceslas Square and houses a vast array of exhibits. | | | Adult: 250czk Student: 170czk Child: 170czk | | |
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| | | | Address: Prague 1 | | Prague Castle is Prague's premier tourist attraction. This vast complex includes palaces, a church, a monastery, museums and art galleries, viewing towers and the supreme St. Vitus Cathedral. | | | Adult: 350czk Student: 175czk Child: 175czk | | |
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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. | | | Adult: 150czk Student: 60czk Child: 60czk | | |
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| | | | Address: Strahovske nadvori 1, Strahov, Castle District, Prague 1 | | Strahov Monastery sits above Petrin Hill, and offers a serene view over the Lesser Town. Take time to contemplate life in this tranquil location, and visit its famous library of over 16,000 books. | | | Adult: 120czk Student: 60czk Child: 60czk | | |
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| | | | Address: Ke Karlovu 20, Vinohrady, Prague 2 | | The Dvořák Museum at Villa Amerika in Prague is dedicated to the life and works of the Czech composer. This 18th century summer palace also hosts living history classical concerts from May to October. | | | Adult: 50czk Student: 30czk Child: 30czk | | |
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| | | | Address: Celetna 15, Old Town, Prague 1 | | An entertaining journey through history, with waxwork figures set in a series of rooms, each depicting a different era. It's very hands-on, as you meet Mozart, Brad Pitt, President Trump and the Queen. | | | Adult: 399czk Student: 344czk Child: 279czk | | |
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