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Prague Sights & Attractions A-Z » Museums
Prague museums tend to focus on the city's eventful history, which includes the role of Prague Castle in the Bohemian Kingdom, the infamous events of the Jewish Ghetto and communism. But 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: 170 CZK Student: 70 CZK Child: 70 CZK | |  |
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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: 120 CZK Student: 80 CZK | | |
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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: 350 CZK Student: 250 CZK Child: 250 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 | | 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: 300 CZK Student: 200 CZK Child: 200 CZK | | |
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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: 380 CZK Student: 290 CZK Child: 190 CZK | | |
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| | | Address: Wenceslas Square 68, New Town, Prague 1 | | The National Museum is the largest museum in Prague and the Czech Republic. It houses permanent and temporary exhibitions. Visitors can also ride a lift up to the Dome, to enjoy views across the city. | | | Adult: 200 CZK Student: 130 CZK Child: 130 CZK | | |
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| | | Address: Prague 1 | | Prague Castle is Prague's premier tourist attraction. This vast complex includes churches, palaces, a monastery, museums, art galleries, viewing towers and the supreme St. Vitus Cathedral. | | | Adult: 250 CZK Student: 125 CZK Child: 125 CZK | | |
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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: 280 CZK Student: 140 CZK Child: 140 CZK | | |
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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: 50 CZK Student: 30 CZK Child: 30 CZK | | |
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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: 390 CZK Student: 340 CZK Child: 250 CZK | | |
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