Prague Further Distractions
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.
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