Top 11 Prague Museums You Need to Know

National Museum is one of the most famous Prague museums. This museum is categorized as the largest museum not only in Prague but in the entire Czech Republic. Here entire collection related to documents involved in the development of nature, history, pre-history of both Czech and foreign origins can be viewed. This museum adds a lot of knowledge regarding the place to tourists from all over the world. A variety of cultural and educational programs are organized and conducted in National Museum owned by the State Government. For all the museums to visit,there is an entry fee; hence, Prague in favor of tourists allowed a 5-day pass for a free entry to nine Prague museums.There are more than 14 million items in the National Museum.Majorly there are six major departments in this museum which are worth watching including the department of old Czech history and department of theater.

It is in 68 Vaclavske Namesti, Nove Mesto, Hlavni Mesto Praha, 11000, Czech Republic.

Karmelitska 388/2, 11800 Mala Strana, Czechia is the exact location where one can visit Czech Museum of Music.

If one wishes to see this museum, it is always recommended to book tickets in advance. The place is open for all days of the week except for Tuesdays. The little square in front of the museum is most likely stood a freehold estate with its Romansquare church, which later provided the foundations for the convent of the Dominican nuns, also known as Magdalenites, documents in 1329. Amongst Prague museums, the Czech Museum of Music has the former Baroque church of St. Mary Magdalene at the Lesser side, which was built in the 17^th century. The architecture of church is unique and depicts the entire historical background of Prague.

Prague famous museum Jewish Museum of Music is in Karmelitska 2/4, 11800 Praha 1, Prague, Czech Republic.

The museum has the largest collection of Jewish artifacts in the entire world. In this museum, a person can dig inside out for all the varieties of textiles to manuscripts and old photographs. The museum is famous for chronicling the history of victims and survivors of the Holocaust. This museum also provides the place for rent purpose film showings, events, and concerts throughout the year. Jewish Museum of music is one of the renowned Prague museums which is most visited by tourists. It was founded and inaugurated in 1906 by Dr Hugo Lieben. Currently lots of administrative activities run on daily basis in museum; these activities include the Maisel Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, The Spanish Synagogue, The Klausen Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, Robert Guttmann Gallery. This building is unique and has a large collection of Jewish heritage.

Prague museum, which is dedicated to the life and works of famous Czech composer Bedrich Smetana is The Bedrich Smetana Museum. This museum is in just on the right side of Charles Bridge and is in Novotneho lavka 201/1. Like the Jewish Museum, this museum also opens on daily basis, except for Tuesdays.

The building where Bedrich museum was constructed in 1936 was formerly known as Prague water company. In this museum copies of letters, photographs, and newspaper cuttings related to Smetana’s life can be viewed. Also, one can see and admire the folders of music stands that contain almost entire material for which Smetana has worked in his lifetime. It is very easy for tourists to listen the music by zapping music stand with an electronic baton. Smetana was the famous Czech composer, and the language which was dominated in that period was German. The Czech people that time were struggling to recognize their identity, and it was the first-time golden opportunity for them to perform plays and operas in Czech language. This led to inauguration of National Theatre. The most famous opera written by Smetana was “Libuse,” which deals with the legendary story of the foundation of Prague. The poem of Smetana, which gained so much fame was “Ma last,” this poem was for “My Country”, and there is description of various aspects of his homeland in this poem. Another famous poem was on Prague’s main railway station, “Vltava.”

The Toy Museum is in Husova, 158/20. A tram can be booked to reach the toy museum, which is the second largest for the exposition of toys in the world from ancient Greek period till present. Prague has collected toys from all over the world to be placed in the toy museum. There are mainly two floors which include large Barbie exposition. This also with historical background of toys is the major attraction for kids. Hence, visitors with their wards must visit the Toy Museum to please their wards. Kids lose all tensions, stress with toys. The museum is in the Prague Castle, it is just a five-minute walking distance from Old Town Square and is worth a visit. There are so many lovely teddy bears, old dolls, dollhouses that are magical in look. It is a beautiful exhibition not only for kids but for adults too, which throw you back in childhood memories

One of the smallest Prague Museums is Karel Zeman Museum, in which the focus is on the special effects in Karel Zeman’s films in the 20^th Century. It is in Saska 520/3 and can be easily located via Google Maps.

The only requirement to visit this museum is one must book tickets online well in advance, especially during crowdy months when lots of tourists are there in Prague. This place is worth watching to gain inspiration and knowledge especially for people who are in movie making work or wish to enter the field. This museum is fascinating and extremely interesting. Karel Zeman Museum can also be called as Creative Wonderland as it gives lots of creative ideas to moviemakers especially. Since the museum is very small, it can be covered within no time; hence, one must plan to visit the famous Karel Zeman Museum one at least when in Prague. Admission fees range form160 CZK to 490 CZK here depending on adults, family, number of people coming. Zeman had revolutionized the world of special effects with his use of animations, visual tricks, and miniature sets. The museum is more welcoming for adults rather than kids. However, there is no restriction for any age.

Kafka Museum is in Cihelna 635/2b and is one of the Prague Museums which is dedicated to the author Franz Kafka.

The name of the museum is on the name of the author based on whose life this museum had been constructed. Book lovers are most welcome in this museum. Almost all the books for the first edition of Kafka along with original letters, diaries, drawings can be found in this museum. Numerous people are interested in original documents, books with first editions, and they can not miss the chance to visit and admire Franz Kafka Museum. Just like Karel Museum this museum is also very small, lovely, and can be covered within no time, except for the time utilized in reading purpose to enrich your vocabulary. Just outside the museum you will be greeted by a sculpture of two men posing on to the Czech Republic. Lots of people do take photographs with the sculptures as a symbol of memory.

In V Celnici 1031/4, a well-known Prague museum is located “Museum of Communism.” This museum was founded by Glenn Spicker, who was a student of politics. He worked so hard and achieved his goals and turns out to be an American businessman. He spent nearly $28,000 for buying 1000 artifacts and commissioned documentary filmmaker Jan Kaplan to design the museum. This museum is mostly dedicated to present post-world war II regime in Czechoslovakia. Inside the museums, there is entrance within the Savarin Palace, and then there is a schoolroom display with child in Pioneer outfit; this is mainly for youth movement. There is grocery shop with limited goods, posters showing a good life. Also, there are numerous genuine artifacts, interviews, archive photographs, artworks, historical documents and large-scale installations that show the entire history in the museum.

Mucha Museum is on Panska 7/890 | Kaunicky Palace.

This museum has a very compact gallery that exhibits paintings, posters, drawings, and lithographs for all the artists in Prague. It was opened in 1997. Guided tours are available around these museums to explain the entire history and all sections of Prague Museums in different languages like Czech, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian. It is always advisable and is preferred to book a visit well in advance, at least seven days in advance. This is a Prague museum which is entirely devoted to the work of internationally known Art Noveau artist Alphonse Mucha. The museum is very interesting and is well-curated. Free lockers and cash machines are available here. The additional beneficial point is they do accept credit cards too. For shopping purposes too, there is a small well-equipped gift shop which has very nice collections of Mucha reproductions, so one can easily buy gift items for their beloved ones from here, that too at a reasonable price. A must-visit museum, especially who are fans of Mucha. The displays here are very well organized, which explains the life of Mucha is self-explanatory in all aspects.

The Prague Museum of public transport is in 4 Patockova, Praha 6 Hlavni Mesto Praha. It was opened in 1993, has a collection of former trams deport housing vintage vehicles, plus models, photographs, and maps. These trams accept only cash, no card payments are allowed. There is the availability of guide books with all the information on trams/trolleys/buses, and it is a very fun-loving activity. One can stand on their steps and see inside and even sit and enjoy. For tram enthusiasts, there are lot of artifacts. An integral part of the exhibition is a permanent exhibition on the history of public transport in Prague. It was created in cooperation with the historical archives of the Prague Public Transit, joint-stock companies with several institutions. Visitors can see unique photographs, copies of historical documents and videos with unique film materials from the National Film Archive.

National Gallery in Prague is in Satromestske's name, 1/12, 110 15 State Mestro, Czechia.

It is a state-owned gallery in Prague, which manages the largest collection of art in the Czech Republic and presents masterpieces of Czech and international fine art in permanent and temporary exhibitions. This gallery was established in 1796. This is one of the world’s oldest public art galleries and is also the largest museum in Central Europe. Its collection contains numerous old masters like Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia, Stemberk Palace, Schwarzenberg Palace, Salm Palace, 19^th-century art can also be seen in this gallery. In 1995, new spaces dedicated to art were opened in the refurbished Veletrzni Palac, which in itself is a national monument as Prague’s largest functionalist building and one of the earliest examples of that architectural style in the city.

In a nutshell, one can enjoy many places which have an excellent sunset view and numerous Prague museums, once a trip is planned to visit Prague. Besides best Prague museums discussed in above paragraphs, some other spots which should not be missed are Letna Beer Garden, Villa Richter, Starbucks, Petrin Lookout Tower, Riegrovy Sady, Cloud 9 Sky Bar & Lounge, Kampa Park. The best souvenirs which one can buy from Prague are Marionette, Garnet, Spa wafers, wooden toys, Kafka souvenirs, Bohemian glass. These souvenirs are made in Prague itself and are considered as best items for gifting purposes. Hence, besides enjoying famous, well-known Prague museums, one can make loved ones happy by shopping for them and as already mentioned the place is comparatively cheaper than other cities in Czech Republic.