Prague Attractions
Uměleckoprůmyslového Musea (Museum of Decorative Arts)
Only a small fraction of the museum's holding is on display but what is there makes a mockery of fine art's supposed elevation above applied art. The fin-de-siècle building itself is stunning. Divided into two floors, the ground floor hosts temporary exhibitions, while the top floor presents a wide range of crafts. Of particular interest and beauty are the Czech ceramics and glassware.
Ulice 17 listopadu 2, Prague 1
Tel: 2510 93135.
Website: www.knihovna.upm.cz
Admission charge.
Muchovo Muzeum (Mucha Museum)
Celebrating the life of Czechoslovakia's best-known artist, Alfons Mucha (1860-1934), this collection in the Kaunitz Palace includes many of his Paris posters, including those for performances by Sarah Bernhardt. Paintings, sketchbooks and a recreation of his Paris studio are also on display. There is a pleasant terrace cafe as well.
Kaunický palác, Panská 7, Prague 1
Tel: 2214 51333.
Website: www.mucha.cz
Admission charge.
Wax Museum Prague
The Wax Museum Prague is a popular attraction with a branch in the capital and two others dotted around the country. The Melantrichová Museum features the ‘Hall of Celebrities of the 20th Century', the ‘Gallery of Totalitarian Rulers' and the multimedia program ‘Magical Prague'.
Melantrichová 5, Prague 1
Tel: 2242 29852.
Website: www.waxmuseumprague.cz
Admission charge for each museum; combined ticket available.
Small and temporary museums
Prague is constantly acquiring new museums, some for the summer season only. These are often strange and extremely interesting. Visitors should look for posters or leaflets in the tourist offices. Among the best to pop in recent years are the Muzeum Komunismu (Museum of Communism), covering the 1948-1989 reign of Communism in the city and the Sex Machines Museum, an exposition of mechanical erotic appliances.
Museum of Communism 1948-89
Na přikopě 10 (first floor), Prague 1
Tel: 2242 12966.
Website: www.muzeumkomunismu.cz
Admission charge.
Sex Machines Museum
Melantrichova 18, Prague 1 (off the Old Town Square)
Tel: 2242 16505.
Website: www.sexmachinesmuseum.com
Admission charge.
© 2010 Columbus Travel Media Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission, click here for information on Content Licensing
Only a small fraction of the museum's holding is on display but what is there makes a mockery of fine art's supposed elevation above applied art. The fin-de-siècle building itself is stunning. Divided into two floors, the ground floor hosts temporary exhibitions, while the top floor presents a wide range of crafts. Of particular interest and beauty are the Czech ceramics and glassware.
Ulice 17 listopadu 2, Prague 1
Tel: 2510 93135.
Website: www.knihovna.upm.cz
Admission charge.
Muchovo Muzeum (Mucha Museum)
Celebrating the life of Czechoslovakia's best-known artist, Alfons Mucha (1860-1934), this collection in the Kaunitz Palace includes many of his Paris posters, including those for performances by Sarah Bernhardt. Paintings, sketchbooks and a recreation of his Paris studio are also on display. There is a pleasant terrace cafe as well.
Kaunický palác, Panská 7, Prague 1
Tel: 2214 51333.
Website: www.mucha.cz
Admission charge.
Wax Museum Prague
The Wax Museum Prague is a popular attraction with a branch in the capital and two others dotted around the country. The Melantrichová Museum features the ‘Hall of Celebrities of the 20th Century', the ‘Gallery of Totalitarian Rulers' and the multimedia program ‘Magical Prague'.
Melantrichová 5, Prague 1
Tel: 2242 29852.
Website: www.waxmuseumprague.cz
Admission charge for each museum; combined ticket available.
Small and temporary museums
Prague is constantly acquiring new museums, some for the summer season only. These are often strange and extremely interesting. Visitors should look for posters or leaflets in the tourist offices. Among the best to pop in recent years are the Muzeum Komunismu (Museum of Communism), covering the 1948-1989 reign of Communism in the city and the Sex Machines Museum, an exposition of mechanical erotic appliances.
Museum of Communism 1948-89
Na přikopě 10 (first floor), Prague 1
Tel: 2242 12966.
Website: www.muzeumkomunismu.cz
Admission charge.
Sex Machines Museum
Melantrichova 18, Prague 1 (off the Old Town Square)
Tel: 2242 16505.
Website: www.sexmachinesmuseum.com
Admission charge.
Flight Search
Hotel search
Most Popular Hotels in Prague:
Advertisement
Travel Deals
Advertising features
in association with
A favourite of snow sports fans worldwide, the Espace Killy ski area in the French Alps covers the two internationally renowned resorts of Val d’Isère and
in association with
Looking for a fabulous bargain shopping break? Follow our guide to three of our favourite British cities - each packed with retail therapy to suit all budgets.
in association with
Win a holiday with a difference to Western Australia with Travelbag.co.uk.
in association with
Follow our guide to happy camping to ensure your nights under canvas are star-filled and stress-free.
in association with
There is no better way to discover a new city than spending a weekend at one of the Park Inn hotels.
in association with
Make your dream of far-flung beaches and blue skies a reality and jet off to the sun and sand with flythomascook.
Travel Partners
Advertisement
Advertisement
Holiday Ideas
Tired of the same holiday destination?
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Fresh ideas are just one click away...
Sign up for our newsletter
