Back in the game We’ve built a time machine. Buckle up! Prague of Charles IV – The Medieval Town

Tělák

The Prague Museum presents the theater exhibition Tělák. It draws visitors into the space of a school locker room and stories of adolescence.

Back in the game

After the renovation, we’ve reopened the main building at Florenc and begun writing its new chapter. You can see the first glimpse in our new spot.

We’ve built a time machine. Buckle up!

Step into our immersive hall, where history surrounds you and awakens every sense, drawing you deeper into its stories.

Prague of Charles IV – The Medieval Town

The permanent exhibition features Charles IV’s ideas and the real transformation of the Prague conurbation.

Where can I find you

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Museum of Prague’s Main Building

Our museum headquarters. This magnificent building was opened in 1900. After more than 120 years, it underwent a complete renovation. It took five years! The building was not only renovated but also modernized. From the outside, it looks the same as it did at the beginning of the 20th century. But inside, you will be surprised by the latest technology, including artificial intelligence. It goes without saying that there is an elevator and wheelchair access, a café, and a kids' corner where our mascot Grifo will entertain our youngest visitors. The famous Langweil paper model of 19th-century Prague is also on display here. You can take a tour of Prague's rich history, check out the live paintings, and enjoy countless interesting themed exhibitions throughout the year. Plus, it's all free!

Where

Na Poříčí 1554/52
180 00 Prague 8
+420 702 178 649

When

Tuesday–Sunday
10 am–6 pm,
Thursday until 8 pm 

Clam-Gallas Palace

A building with a rich history dating back to John Henry (Jan Jindřich), brother of Emperor Charles IV. As trends were changing, so was the building's appearance. From Romanesque through Gothic to Baroque, a style that the palace kept to this day. The building enjoyed its greatest glory at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, when it hosted concerts, theatre performances and balls. And there's more! Ludwig van Beethoven performed here, and – although this is not confirmed – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart may have done so too. They were the music stars of their time. The giant statues on the palace facade could tell stories of how they grew under the hands of the renowned Matthias Braun (Matyáš Braun), and how magnificent carriages drawn by six horses drove up to the palace beneath them. The interiors of the chambers will take your breath away. And even if you're not into interior design, you won't be able to resist the charm of the past, that's for sure. And of course, we organize programs here for our youngest visitors.

Where

Husova 158/20
110 00 Prague 1 – Old Town
+420 605 488 064


When

Tuesday–Sunday
10 am–6 pm

House at the Golden Ring

No one knows when this building, located at what is now Týnská Street, was built. But legend has it that the name of the house comes from a gold ring that was lost in front of the house by one of the Old Town ghosts. The then owner of the house found it and hung it above the door. It's a bit far-fetched, but there may be some truth to it. This house has also undergone extensive reconstruction. Today, the House at the Golden Ring is part of our museum's exhibition venues. There is an exhibition about Prague during the time of Roman Emperor Charles IV. Don't worry, there are no endless display cases. We have designed the exhibition in a modern, multimedia style. It will show you how Charles imagined the transformation of his beloved Prague. Not all of his thoughts and ideas were brought to life, but you will learn about those as well.

Where

Týnská 630/6
110 00 Prague 1 – Old Town
+420 601 102 961

When

Tuesday–Sunday
10 am–6 pm

Villa Müller

The most important work of Adolf Loos. A villa that the architect himself valued so much that he celebrated his sixtieth birthday there. The thoughtful interior will transport you to the 1930s. We will reopen soon.

Where

Nad Hradním vodojemem 642/14
162 00 Prague 6

When

We are closed. We are renovating!

Podskalí Customs House at Výtoň

This inconspicuous building in Výtoň has been there since 1500. Today, it seems a bit sunken. This is because the banks of the Vltava River have been constantly raised due to flooding, but the customs house has remained at its original altitude. Better than nothing - imagine if it had been demolished! Back then customs duty was collected here from raftsmen transporting wood to the city. And before customs duty began to be paid in money, part of the wood was taken as payment – which is what the area Na Výtoni takes its Czech name from. Our museum has its exhibition on the first floor, because there is a pub on the ground floor. Here (in the exhibition, not in the pub) you can learn about the history of timber rafting, which had been the most important building material before concrete came along. You can also learn about the past of old Podskalí, which used to be a very unique suburb of Prague.

Where

Rašínovo nábřeží 412/30
120 00 Prague 2

When

Saturday and Sunday
10 am–6 pm

Ctěnice Chateau

The first mention of the estate dates back to 1372, so it has seen a lot over the years. The owners changed like clockwork. The Hrzán family, the Losy family from Losinthal, the Hazmburk family, the Windischgrätz family, the Schoeller family, and Adam the Younger of Wallenstein. Simply a good address. Everything they could ever need was here. The castle park, granaries, stables, carriage garages, riding hall, and "drábovna", which was a kind of local police station (today it houses the security guards). Modern times have added a bistro, a hotel where the granaries once used to be, and a renowned garden centre. And also peace and quiet, which you can come and enjoy when you've had too much of it all.

Where

Bohdanečská 259/1
190 17 Prague 9
+420 770 174 959

When

Friday–Sunday
10 am–6 pm

Villa Rothmayer

The family villa of architect Otto Rothmayer, set in a mysterious garden, which was captured many times by photographer Josef Sudek. The house is full of objects from Rothmayer's collection, the spiral staircase is decorated with artifacts from Prague Castle that the architect once brought home from work. His wife, the prominent textile artist Božena Rothmayerová, also had her study here.

Where

U Páté baterie 896/50
162 00 Prague 6 ‒ Břevnov
+420 731 293 528

pokladnarv@muzeumprahy.cz

When

Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am–4 pm
Thursday 12 pm–6 pm (April to October)
Tours every 2 hours

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Grif mascot

Grifo is not just any mascot. In fact, he is a mysterious mythical creature. His origins date back to the 3rd millennium BC! The correct name for this creature, which usually has the body of a lion and the wings, talons and head of an eagle, is a griffin. But here, no one calls it anything but Grifo.

The mythical creature known as the griffin is a symbol of determination and perseverance. It was traditionally believed that griffins liked to settle wherever they pleased and that no one could drive them away. When you imagine that it is half lion and half eagle, this is hardly surprising. Some palaeontologists even believe that the griffin was once inspired by occasional discoveries of skeletons of horned dinosaurs (the Protoceratops species, if you're interested) in the Gobi Desert. That could well be the case. In any case, we renamed the griffin Grifo and entrusted him with the supervision of not only the entire museum, but especially its youngest visitors. In short, Grifo is our cute furry mascot with a truly long pedigree and an excellent reputation.

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