The weekend of 6 and 7 December 2025 will be lively at Florenc, as the Museum of Prague's main building opens with an exciting programme for families, children, and all visitors. If you have other plans, feel free to cancel them because this legendary opening will be a historic event. We have a good nose for that.
It's confirmed. Saint Nicholas and his partner will arrive, along with our mascot Grifo, though it was obvious he wouldn't miss out on such a fun event. And guess what? We've received a secret report – they will bring gifts for all children. Expect packets of dried fruit, colouring books, puzzles, and more.
If you visit between 10 am and 5 pm, you can move your hips to the lively beats played by professional DJs Domizako and Atomal behind the mixing desk. Feel free to dance your way to the Christmas tree, located to the left in the foyer. It's definitely worth seeing!
Right in front of the building, you can stop at the warm refreshments stand. Nearby, there will be a guarded parking area for prams of our youngest visitors. Don't miss out on anything, as one event follows another. It would be a shame to miss any of it. Take a look.
Saturday:
10 am – 6 pm
- Eco Workshop: Saint Nicholas's Gift to Birds
- We will make bird feeders with illustrator Adela Režná, giving a second chance to items that might be thrown away.
- Where: studio, ground-floor workshop
10 am – 5 pm
- Art Workshop
- We will create Christmas decorations similar to those hung on trees in the 19th century. Children can use these to decorate the museum's Christmas tree or take them home.
- Puppet Workshop
- It will take place after the puppet show and will be led by the set designer Anna Hubená.
- Where: second hall on the left, first floor
10 am – 5 pm
- Face Painting
- Where: second hall on the left, first floor
11 am – 12 noon
- What Shall We Do With You? – A Puppet Show Premiere
- An original fairy tale to be showcased exclusively at our Museum of Prague.
- Where: rear area of the café
3 pm – 4 pm
- What Shall We Do With You? – A Puppet Show
- Where: rear area of the café
5 pm – 5:30 pm
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
- A brief speech by the director, followed by some remarks about the next day's programme and the museum's upcoming plans after the opening.
- Where: foyer
6 pm – 7 pm
- STRO.MY Ensemble: An Audiovisual Concert for Prague
- The programme will feature modern arrangements of folk songs with Prague-inspired themes, as well as an original interpretation of Smetana’s Vltava.
- The concert will be accompanied by an interactive music workshop for children.
- Where: second hall on the left, first floor
7 pm – 8 pm
- The day is coming to an end. We slowly say our goodbyes, wave our hands, and thank everyone!
Sunday:
10:30 am – 11 am
- Praha pana Langweila [Mr Langweil's Prague] – Book Launch Ceremony
- Passages read by the author Robin Král – a prominent venue, a famous patron. In short, an exceptional book launch attended by illustrator Eva Bartošová, historian Kateřina Bečková, and Jarda Richter, Head of the Museum of Prague's Publishing Department. Zuzana Mitošinková will host the event.
- Where: foyer
11 am – 12 noon
- Guided Tour of Langweil's Model
- Historian Kateřina Bečková will share insights about Langweil's Model at the permanent exhibition. Prague. History. Stories. It's a must-see.
- Where: permanent exhibition, second floor
11 am – 3 pm
- Art Workshop
- Eva Bartošová, the illustrator of the book Praha pana Langweila [Mr Langweil's Prague], will take you under her artistic wing. Together, you'll craft something beautiful.
- Where: second hall on the left, first floor
10 am – 5 pm
- Face Painting
- Where: second hall on the left, first floor
10 am – 5 pm
- Eco Workshop: Saint Nicholas's Gift to Birds
- We will make bird feeders with illustrator Adela Režná, giving a second chance to items that might be thrown away.
- Where: studio, ground-floor workshop
10 am – 5 pm
- Art Workshop
- We will create Christmas decorations similar to those hung on trees in the 19th century. Children can use these to decorate the museum's Christmas tree or take them home.
- Puppet Workshop
- It will take place after the puppet show and will be led by the set designer Anna Hubená.
- Where: second hall on the left, first floor
3 pm – 4 pm
- What Shall We Do With You? – A Puppet Show Reprise
- An original fairy tale to be showcased exclusively at our Museum of Prague.
- Where: rear area of the café
3 pm – 4 pm
- Guided Tour of Langweil's Model
- Historian Kateřina Bečková will share insights about Langweil's Model at the permanent exhibition. Prague. History. Stories. It's a must-see.
- Where: permanent exhibition, second floor
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
- The day is coming to an end. We slowly say our goodbyes, wave our hands, and thank everyone!
Venue
Na Poříčí 1554/52
180 00 Prague 8 – New Town
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- Due to the reconstruction of Florenc metro the museum is not currently barrier free. Thank you for your understanding.
Information
We're opening the main building of the Prague City Museum
- Free admission
Date
6.–7. 12. 2025
