Prague has more museums than most visitors can fit into one trip. This guide groups them by interest so you can pick two or three that suit you instead of trying to see everything. Check current opening hours, ticket prices and any free-entry days on each museum’s official website.
History and national story
- National Museum: the large museum at the top of Wenceslas Square, with a grand building and wide-ranging collections.
- Museum of Communism: a look at everyday life and politics under the communist period.
- Jewish Museum sites: see our Jewish Quarter guide.
Art
- National Gallery: several sites with different focuses. The modern and contemporary collections are in a large building in Holešovice.
- DOX: a contemporary art centre in Holešovice.
- Mucha Museum: a compact museum devoted to Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha.
- Kampa Museum: modern art in a riverside setting on Kampa Island.
Free and low-cost options
Several museums offer free admission on certain days or free permanent displays. See our guide to free museums in Prague, and check the official sites for the current offers.
Planning tips
- Pick no more than two big museums in one day.
- Many museums close one day a week, often Monday, so check before you go.
- Rainy days are a good time to go, but expect more crowds.
- Combine a museum with a neighbourhood walk. See things to do in Prague.
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