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Czech Museum of Fine Arts

Large collection of fine arts including classics and more modern works. Read_on (No Comments)

Decorative Arts Museum

Basically, this is a museum of stuff. Its permanent exhibit showcases what normal articles (clocks, ceramics, glass, clothing, photographs, furniture) from the 19th-20th century. Read_on (No Comments)

DOX Centre for Contemporary Art

Opened in October 2008; DOX is sure to make a splash on Prague’s still burgeoning contemporary art scene. The building itself is amazing – a mix of old metal factory and new build right in the heart of industrial Holešovice. Read_on (1 Comment)

Dvořák Museum

The Dvořák Museum is housed in the so-called Villa America, a Baroque summer palace designed by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, who was also responsible for the beautiful St. Read_on (No Comments)

Dvorak Sec Contemporary

In addition to displaying their own collections, the new gallery space in Old Town offers young and emerging artists as well as more established international artists. Read_on (No Comments)

Galerie La Femme

Galerie La Femme
Galerie La Femme was founded in the centre of the Prague Old Town opposite to the hotel Intercontinental in 2000. Its primary interest is the theme of woman in her countless forms as the eternal source of inspiration for many artists. Read_on (No Comments)

Galerie MIRO

In St. Rocha Church and host to contemporary and classical artists including Goya, Dalí, Chagnall, Warhol and Picasso. Read_on (No Comments)

Galerie Václava Špály

The Galerie Václava Špály is once again open to the public and promising the same prestigious exhibitions it was once renowned for. Read_on (No Comments)

Gallery KusKovu

The Piece of Metal gallery is a blacksmith’s delight, showing and selling metal sculptures, objects and jewellery. Read_on (1 Comment)

Historical Museum

Lobkovický Palac, in the castle area, dates back to the 9th century and the origins of the castle itself. The palace, which Read_on (No Comments)

Jewellery Collection

The Hergetova cihelna (brickyard building) near Karlův most, houses an exhibition from the collection of the Museum of Decorative Arts. Read_on (No Comments)

Leica Gallery

Excellent photo gallery with stunning rotating exhibits from Czech and international photographers. Check out their cafe and bookshop, too. Read_on (No Comments)

Miniatures Museum

This museum contains odd scribblings on grains of rice, the Lord's Prayer written on one human hair, the world's smallest book, and minitures of masterpieces. Read_on (No Comments)

Mucha Museum

Mucha shaped the Art Nouveau movement with his groundbreaking (and often stolen from Paris’ streets) posters for actress Sarah Bernhardt and the Theatre de la Renaissance, and has some renown as a photographer with the studies for his various masterpieces. Read_on (1 Comment)

Muzeum Karlova Mostu

This new museum, opened to coincide with the 650th anniversary of the building of Charles Bridge in 1357 (the clever number logo is no coincidence, 135797531. Read_on (No Comments)

National Museum

National Museum
Note: Starting in July 2011, the National Museum will be closed for reconstruction until 2014. Permanent exhibitions include pre-historical, Read_on (No Comments)

National Technical Museum

Newly reopened after a four year reconstruction, the National Technical Museum offers new exhibitions plus a much needed update of their tried-and-true. Read_on (No Comments)

Rudolfinum

Rudolfinum
Commissioned as concert halls and exhibition space and named after the Austrian Prince Royal who attended the opening in 1885, this is now home to the Czech Philharmonic and an exhibition space. Read_on (No Comments)

Smetana Museum

Classical appreciation goes high tech. When you point the special laser conductor's baton at music stands in this museum, excerpts from Smetana's works come to life. Read_on (No Comments)

Stone Bell House

The oldest Gothic house in Prague, hidden for years behind a neo-Baroque facade, has been superbly restored and now houses commendable art exhibitions run by the City Gallery of Prague. Read_on (No Comments)

Torture Museum

Medieval torture instruments from all parts of Europe. Take the kids to show them how nice you actually are. Read_on (No Comments)

Army Museum

Found at the foot of Vitkov Hill and with a Coke machine standing guard, this military museum is part of the Historical Institute of the Army of the Czech Republic which also operates research and libraries. Read_on (No Comments)

Aviation Museum

A meticulous historical collection of the Czech airforce. 275 airplanes, ranging from MIG fighters to those alarming looking constructions of paper and wood that madmen once flew in. Read_on (No Comments)

City Museum

This homage to the city of a hundred spires includes a paper model of the city that took 11 years to create and a gigantic model of the entire city at the beginning of the 19th century. Read_on (No Comments)

Cubism Museum

The angular grace of 1920s cubism is apparent in the minimalist and abstract lines of the sculptures, paintings, furniture, ceramics and architecture on show at this small but delightful museum. Read_on (1 Comment)

Futura

This non-profit gallery was opened in June 2003 to provide an accessible space for contemporary art. Three floors of a renovated factory. Read_on (No Comments)

Galerie Jaroslava Fragnera

An exhibition hall showcasing, for the most part, the artistic elements of architecture. The gallery works in partnership with the Czech Architecture Foundation and exhibits fine examples of groundbreaking Czech and international architectural marvels. Read_on (No Comments)

Historical Pharmacies Exposition

This expo does exactly what it says on the label - a somewhat diminutive collection of jars, scales, pictures and exhibits revolving around medical treatments from the 19th century. Read_on (No Comments)

House at the White Unicorn

This central exhibition space caters to the big names, and not only in Czech art. Much to the delight of the world’s moustache aficionados, this house is exhibiting a selection of graphics, sculpture and pottery from Salvador Dali. Read_on (No Comments)

Jiří Světská Gallery

A private gallery that promotes modern and contemporary art in the Czech Republic and internationally and has garnered renown by introducing Czech artists to major galleries overseas. Read_on (No Comments)

Kafka Museum

This new collection entitled The City of K. Franz Kafka and Prague opened in Barcelona in 1999, transferred to the Jewish Museum in New York in 2002 and opened in Prague in the summer of 2005. Read_on (1 Comment)

Kampa Museum

Museum Kampa is located on the west bank of the Vltava in the shadow of Prague Castle. The museum has on display three major Read_on (No Comments)

Museum of Communism

The posters featuring the workers of the state, featuring a mix of socialist-realism which produces simultaneous hilarity and dark brooding, are almost worth the entrance fee on their own. Read_on (No Comments)

Museum of Young Art

The only museum dedicated to young Czech artists is now open next to the Charles Bridge. Interesting, innovative and provocative; discover the next crop of Czech artists now. Read_on (No Comments)

Náprstkovo Museum

The museum of Asian, African and American cultures collected by philanthropist Vojta Náprstek. The museum's roving exhibitions are usually small, but interesting. Read_on (No Comments)

Pedagogical Museum

This tiny museum dedicated to Komensky, the teacher, philosopher and priest that adorns your 200Kč banknotes, has been open since 1890. Read_on (No Comments)

Podskalská celnice na Výtoni

This historical museum is housed in one of the few remaining buildings (the customs' house and pub) in the Podskalí neighbourhood (meaning ‘below the rocks’), which was first mentioned in 1199. Read_on (No Comments)

Police Museum

When communism collapsed this place had to hastily review its exhibits. For instance, the stuffed body of Brek, the police dog responsible for sniffing out dissidents: he was given a decent burial and now the museum houses some less controversial exhibits. Read_on (No Comments)

Post Museum

This museum will mostly be of interest to the truly committed stamp collector; however, the amiable German and Czech-speaking staff make a trip here quite pleasant even if you think stamp collecting is for nerds. Read_on (No Comments)

Puppet Museum

Hang around in here if the Czech tradition of carving, designing or performing with puppets tugs your string. Hands on experience is offered all round - feel the power. Read_on (No Comments)

Robert Guttmann Gallery (Jewish Museum)

As synagogues and prayer rooms began to be demolished by Prague's municipal offices at the end of the 19th century, the Czech-Jewish Read_on (No Comments)

The Chemistry Gallery

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Transport Museum

See beautifully restored classic trams and buses from the glory days of Prague trolleys in this converted depot. Read the history and see the uniforms, old advertising hoardings, maps and photographs. Read_on (No Comments)

Troja Chateau

A grand 17th century summer palace built for Count Václav Vojtěch Šternberg, Troja has French gardens littered with Baroque sculptures right on the river below the Botanical gardens and next to the Zoo. Read_on (No Comments)

Veletržní Palace

The stunning modernist Veletržní Palace houses the National Gallery's collection of modern and contemporary art, including works by Klimt and Frank Gehry. Read_on (No Comments)

Waxwork Museum

Come and test your knowledge of famous Czechs or study the rostrum of world dictators and communist leaders - either way this is a wonderful opportunity to utilise your imagination to its fullest extent. Read_on (No Comments)