National Museum

The monumental building of the National museum towering above the Wenceslas square was built in Renaissance Revival style in 1885 – 1891 according to the design of J. Schulz. Top Czech artists participated in decorating the building. The national shrine dedicated to memory of famous personalities of the Czech nation is located under the Pantheon dome. The entrance of the building is guarded by the statues of History and Natural Science, symbolizing the principal activities of the National museum that was founded already in 1818. Its collections in the field of history and natural science were assembled due to systematic scientific activities and donations and contributions of Czech patriots and enlighteners. Expositions include unique articles of worldwide significance.

Address

Národní muzeum
Praha 1,Václavské náměstí 68

National Museum

Opening hours

National Museum timetable

Admission

Normal adult entry: 140 CZK

With Prague Welcome Card - free admission

 

 

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1.7.2011
Use the advantage offer and enjoy your weekend days in Prague with the Prague welcome Card. Our program Two Days in Prague will grant you access to the most attractive places you certainly should not miss. The programme includes free 24-hour public transport ticket. Only 760.- CZK.

1.7.2011
We newly included tour around the New Town Hall, one of the most eminent monuments in Prague, into the Prague Welcome Card programme. From the ambit of the tower you will experience charming cityscape.

1.8.2011
Use pleasant days of late summer and travel by funicular to Prague Petřín. You will have an opportunity to see unusual views of the oldest part of the town – Malá Strana and Staré Město, framed in green of the parkland. For this journey you can use the 72-hour ticket valid for the city public transport that is a part of the Prague Welcome Card programme. You may also enjoy Saturdays and Sundays by travelling in an old tram, marked as Nostalgia tram No. 91.

16.8.2011
After several years of reconstruction, the unique premises of Klementinum, pearl of the Baroque Prague, are opened again. With Prague Welcome Card you may visit newly shown Mirror Chapel with exposition dedicated to Klementinum history. You certainly should not miss one of the jewels of Prague architecture.