Conferences and Lectures at the Museum of Prague
Trauma, Hope, and Illusion: Cities at the End of World War II and in the Turmoil of Postwar Transformation
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May 5–7, 2025, Clam-Gallas Palace
This international conference explored the end of World War II and the early years of postwar transformation within the Czech, Czechoslovak, and even broader European contexts. The focus was on cities and towns playing a role of not only significant venues but also of actors in social, cultural, political, and economic processes. The meeting offered an opportunity for interdisciplinary discussion and a comparison of various thematic areas and approaches, as well as for the presentation of current scientific and research projects. The programme featured a total of 66 presentations from 11 European countries (the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, Luxembourg, Ireland, Serbia, Croatia, and Belarus). In 2026, two collective monographs co-published with the Institute of Contemporary History of the Czech Academy of Sciences and several individual studies in peer-reviewed journals are expected to be published as a follow-up to this conference.
Patterns and Weaves of Historical Textiles
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May 20, 2025, Clam-Gallas Palace
The conference focused on interdisciplinary connections between topics related to historical fabrics. The goal was to engage and bring together a wide range of experts and students specializing in conservation, art history, archaeology, textile technology, and other fields.
Protection of Archaeological Cultural Heritage: Current Experience
October 16, 2025, Clam-Gallas Palace
The seminar focused on issues related to the protection of archaeological cultural heritage, including experience gained from the use of the Portal for Amateur Collaborators and the Register of Independent Finds (AMČR-PAS, Czech acronym). In addition to evaluating cooperation between organizations authorized to conduct archaeological research and so-called metal detectorists, attention was focused in particular on the amendment to the State Heritage Preservation Act, which, as of January 1, 2025, regulates the handling of archaeological finds made during rescue archaeological excavations until they are handed over to the regional authorities that own them. The regions now also have the right to monitor the activities of authorized organizations operating within their territory.