Prague Museums

NARODNI TECHNICKE MUZEUM
(NATIONAL TECHNICAL MUSEUM)
Kostelni 42, Prague 7 Tues-Sun 09-17 Admission: 30Kc
Metro: Hradcanska Tram: Letenske Namesti (#1, 8, 25, 26) With an enormous amount of exhibitable works, this museum's only problem is choosing which ones to put on display. Here you'll find all the evidence of how this part of the world was once at the forefront of European industry and technology. Machines, engines, communication developments and designs are all well displayed. A major disappointment, this museum sits at the top of Wenceslas square but although it's a stunning building - inside is an array of stuffed animals and fossels which are, in all honesty, not worth the visit. UMELECKOPRUMYSLOVE MUZEUM
(MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS)
Ulice 17 Listopadu 2 Prague 1 Tues.-Sun., 10.00-18.00
Tram: Namesti Jana Palacha (#17, 18) An interesting collection of glass, crystal, costumes and porcelain covering the Czechs impressive influence in this area of art. POSTOVNI MUZEUM
(POSTAGE STAMP MUSEUM)
Nove mlyny 2, Prague 1 Tue-Sun: 09-17 Tel: 231 2006 Admission 15 Kc
Metro: Namesti Republiky Tram: Revolucni (# 5, 14, 26) Philately in Europe and Czechoslovakia is, unsurprisingly, the theme of this comprehensive collection in a building which was once a mill. The history of stamps and stamp making and interesting designs and photographic displays make this a dream for all collectors but interesting for non-collectors too. MUCHA MUSEUM
Panska 7, Prague 1 Daily: 10-18
Metro: Mustek Alfons Mucha is one of this countries most famous sons and he has, quite rightly, now got his own space in the centre of Prague displaying the history of his life and work. Everyone knows some of Muchas work and they have something for everyone here including his work for biscuit companies and for the actress Sarah Bernhardt in Paris at the turn of the century. MUZEUM HLAVNIHO MESTA PRAHY
(THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF PRAGUE)
Na Porici 52, Prague 2 Tues-Sun: 09-18 Metro: Florenc Admission: 30 Kc A good, comprehensive and yet concise history of Prague including some fascinating exhibits. Everything from medieval weponry to documents concerning the Nazi occupation, this museum is also home to an amazing scale model of Prague from 1826. ZIDOVSKE MUZEUM PRAHA
(JEWISH MUSEUM OF PRAGUE)
Jachymova 3, Prague 1 Nov-March: Mon-Sat: 09.00-16.30: May-Oct: 09-18 Metro: Staromestska It was Hitler who decided that most of the relics and exhibits in this collection should be preserved - as a museum to an extinct race. It's made up of a number of venues including the Old New Synagogue, one of the oldest in Europe and a cemetary holding over 12,000 graves. There is also a very moving collection of childrens art from Terezin - a camp in occupied Czechoslovakia which served as a transit camp for Jews being moved to concentration camps. VOJENSKE HISTORICKE MUZEUM
(THE MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM)
Scwarzenbersky Palace Hradcanske namesti 2, Prague 1 May-Oct: 09.30-18
Metro: Malostranska Tram: Pohrelec (# 22) In a beautiful renaissance building close to the castle, you can see what has been described as one of the better collections of its kind in the world. Weapons and tactics from throughout the ages. WAX MUSEUM PRAGUE
Palace Rapid Ulice 28 Rijna 13, Prague 1 Daily 10-20 Admission: 120 Kc
Metro: Mustek Famous Czechs from history, famous artists and inventors from all over the world and figures from the Communist era - the Prague wax museum is at the bottom of Wenceslas Square and it's adding more figures all the time.

Prague Art Galeries

NATIONAL GALLERY FOR MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Veletrzni palac, Dukelskych hrdinu 47, Prague 7 Tues-Sun 10-18 (Thurs 10-21) Admission 80kc
Metro: Vltavska Tram: Veletrzni (# 5, 12, 17) The first floor of this 7 storey gallery is devoted to travelling shows and exhibitions and the rest is dedicated to all types of Czech and international modern art. There really is something for everybody here and some fascinating displays. Only re-opened as a gallery in 1995 after the original conference space was damaged by fire this is a wonderful addition to Czech's National Galleries. GALERIE RUDOLFINUM
Alsovo Nabrezi 12, Prague 1 Tues-Sun 10-18 Admission 50Kc
Metro: Staromestska Tram: Namesti Jana Palacha (# 17, 18) This gallery is situated in the magnificent Rudolfinum building and it plays host to some very interesting travelling exhibitions. MANES GALLERY
Masarykovo Nabrezi 250, Prague 1 Tues-Sun 10-18 Admission 25Kc
Metro: Karlovo Namesti ('Palackeho Namesti' exit) Tram: Manes (# 17, 18) Manes is a combination of rooms and exhibition space and even has a nice outdoor terrace for a summer drink overlooking the river. Along the Quays of the river Vltava this gallery usually shows some intriguing stuff and is close to that other intriguing piece of art - the so-called "Dancing Building". GALERIE VLTAVIN
Masarykovo nabrezi 36, Prague 1 Daily 10-12, 13-18
Metro: Narodni Trida Tram: Narodni Divadlo (# 6, 9, 17, 18, 22) Another gallery along the quays, this one is close to the National Theatre (Narodni Divadlo) and celebrates the more eccentric side of art - both Czech and international. There are 3 upstairs rooms and a basement displaying the likes of Salvador Dali and Max Ernst with local artists. OBECNI DUM
(MUNICIPAL HOUSE)
Namesti Republiky 5, Prague 1 Daily 10-18 Admission 60Kc
Metro and Tram: Namesti Republiky (# 5, 14, 24) Once again, the location of a gallery in Prague competes with the art to be seen inside. Obecni Dum is the huge Art Nuveau building at Namesti Republiky. This recently refurbished and re-opened building hosts a cafe, a traditional Czech pub, exhibition space, concert halls and ball rooms. This whole building is a must-see and the exhibitions will not disappoint either with the likes of the recent Czech Art Deco retrospective. GALERIE U SV. MARTINA
(GALLERY OF ST. MARTINA)
Uhelny trh 11, Prague 1 Tu-Fr 12-13:30, Sa 10-14 All types of artwork are on display and for sale in this gallery - jewellery, marionettes, sculptures, ceramics and contemporary Czech paintings. A good idea for gifts.

Prague Museums, Prague Art Galeries
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Prague Museums NARODNI TECHNICKE MUZEUM (NATIONAL TECHNICAL MUSEUM) Kostelni 42, Prague 7 Tues-Sun 09-17 Admission: 30Kc Metro: Hradcanska Tram: Letenske Namesti (#1, 8, 25, 26) With an enormous amount of exhibitable works, this museum's only problem is choosing which ones to put on display. Here you'll find all the evidence of how this part of the world was once at the forefront of European industry and technology. Machines, engines, communication developments and designs are all well displayed. A major disappointment, this museum sits at the top of Wenceslas square but although it's a stunning building - inside is an array of stuffed animals and fossels which are, in all honesty, not worth the visit. UMELECKOPRUMYSLOVE MUZEUM (MUSEUM OF DECORATIVE ARTS) Ulice 17 Listopadu 2 Prague 1 Tues.-Sun., 10.00-18.00 Tram: Namesti Jana Palacha (#17, 18) An interesting collection of glass, crystal, costumes and porcelain covering the Czechs impressive influence in this area of art. POSTOVNI MUZEUM (POSTAGE STAMP MUSEUM) Nove mlyny 2, Prague 1 Tue-Sun: 09-17 Tel: 231 2006 Admission 15 Kc Metro: Namesti Republiky Tram: Revolucni (# 5, 14, 26) Philately in Europe and Czechoslovakia is, unsurprisingly, the theme of this comprehensive collection in a building which was once a mill. The history of stamps and stamp making and interesting designs and photographic displays make this a dream for all collectors but interesting for non-collectors too. MUCHA MUSEUM Panska 7, Prague 1 Daily: 10-18 Metro: Mustek Alfons Mucha is one of this countries most famous sons and he has, quite rightly, now got his own space in the centre of Prague displaying the history of his life and work. Everyone knows some of Muchas work and they have something for everyone here including his work for biscuit companies and for the actress Sarah Bernhardt in Paris at the turn of the century. MUZEUM HLAVNIHO MESTA PRAHY (THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF PRAGUE) Na Porici 52, Prague 2 Tues-Sun: 09-18 Metro: Florenc Admission: 30 Kc A good, comprehensive and yet concise history of Prague including some fascinating exhibits. Everything from medieval weponry to documents concerning the Nazi occupation, this museum is also home to an amazing scale model of Prague from 1826. ZIDOVSKE MUZEUM PRAHA (JEWISH MUSEUM OF PRAGUE) Jachymova 3, Prague 1 Nov-March: Mon-Sat: 09.00-16.30: May-Oct: 09-18 Metro: Staromestska It was Hitler who decided that most of the relics and exhibits in this collection should be preserved - as a museum to an extinct race. It's made up of a number of venues including the Old New Synagogue, one of the oldest in Europe and a cemetary holding over 12,000 graves. There is also a very moving collection of childrens art from Terezin - a camp in occupied Czechoslovakia which served as a transit camp for Jews being moved to concentration camps. VOJENSKE HISTORICKE MUZEUM (THE MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM) Scwarzenbersky Palace Hradcanske namesti 2, Prague 1 May-Oct: 09.30-18 Metro: Malostranska Tram: Pohrelec (# 22) In a beautiful renaissance building close to the castle, you can see what has been described as one of the better collections of its kind in the world. Weapons and tactics from throughout the ages. WAX MUSEUM PRAGUE Palace Rapid Ulice 28 Rijna 13, Prague 1 Daily 10-20 Admission: 120 Kc Metro: Mustek Famous Czechs from history, famous artists and inventors from all over the world and figures from the Communist era - the Prague wax museum is at the bottom of Wenceslas Square and it's adding more figures all the time. Prague Art Galeries NATIONAL GALLERY FOR MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART Veletrzni palac, Dukelskych hrdinu 47, Prague 7 Tues-Sun 10-18 (Thurs 10-21) Admission 80kc Metro: Vltavska Tram: Veletrzni (# 5, 12, 17) The first floor of this 7 storey gallery is devoted to travelling shows and exhibitions and the rest is dedicated to all types of Czech and international modern art. There really is something for everybody here and some fascinating displays. Only re-opened as a gallery in 1995 after the original conference space was damaged by fire this is a wonderful addition to Czech's National Galleries. GALERIE RUDOLFINUM Alsovo Nabrezi 12, Prague 1 Tues-Sun 10-18 Admission 50Kc Metro: Staromestska Tram: Namesti Jana Palacha (# 17, 18) This gallery is situated in the magnificent Rudolfinum building and it plays host to some very interesting travelling exhibitions. MANES GALLERY Masarykovo Nabrezi 250, Prague 1 Tues-Sun 10-18 Admission 25Kc Metro: Karlovo Namesti ('Palackeho Namesti' exit) Tram: Manes (# 17, 18) Manes is a combination of rooms and exhibition space and even has a nice outdoor terrace for a summer drink overlooking the river. Along the Quays of the river Vltava this gallery usually shows some intriguing stuff and is close to that other intriguing piece of art - the so-called "Dancing Building". GALERIE VLTAVIN Masarykovo nabrezi 36, Prague 1 Daily 10-12, 13-18 Metro: Narodni Trida Tram: Narodni Divadlo (# 6, 9, 17, 18, 22) Another gallery along the quays, this one is close to the National Theatre (Narodni Divadlo) and celebrates the more eccentric side of art - both Czech and international. There are 3 upstairs rooms and a basement displaying the likes of Salvador Dali and Max Ernst with local artists. OBECNI DUM (MUNICIPAL HOUSE) Namesti Republiky 5, Prague 1 Daily 10-18 Admission 60Kc Metro and Tram: Namesti Republiky (# 5, 14, 24) Once again, the location of a gallery in Prague competes with the art to be seen inside. Obecni Dum is the huge Art Nuveau building at Namesti Republiky. This recently refurbished and re-opened building hosts a cafe, a traditional Czech pub, exhibition space, concert halls and ball rooms. This whole building is a must-see and the exhibitions will not disappoint either with the likes of the recent Czech Art Deco retrospective. GALERIE U SV. MARTINA (GALLERY OF ST. MARTINA) Uhelny trh 11, Prague 1 Tu-Fr 12-13:30, Sa 10-14 All types of artwork are on display and for sale in this gallery - jewellery, marionettes, sculptures, ceramics and contemporary Czech paintings. 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