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Národní galerie Praha – Schwarzenberský palác
Date:
13/6/2026 07:00:00
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As part of the Museum Night program, the National Gallery will open three of its venues in Hradčany - the Schwarzenberg, Sternberg, and Salm Palace.
Throughout the evening, the permanent exhibitions of the National Gallery in the mentioned venues will be accessible. However, special events and lectures are also prepared.
STERNBERG PALACE
7:00 PM
About Art Up Close: Sculptures Living in the Garden
Hidden, exceptional, romantic, the garden of the Sternberg Palace is often described as such. It reveals a view of the most beautiful architectural form of the palace, allows a glimpse into the Deer Moat, and presents an extraordinary opportunity for contemplation under majestic trees. However, the tranquility of the garden is only apparent. Is the athletic Odysseus not attacking the woman playing with the dolphin? Is there no danger to the girl who cautiously approaches the pond? Probably not. The stork continues to intently observe the fish in the water and is not disturbed. Let’s uncover the possible interactions of the figures encoded in bronze and stone in this magical garden together. An exclusive selection of Czech sculpture from the 20th century offers us this opportunity. We will walk past the sculptures of Jan Štursa, Jan Lauda, and Hana Wichterlová. Presented by Jitka Handlová.
Tour as part of the series About Art Up Close. Join us to explore a selected topic in more detail! We will focus on specific parts of the collections and devote closer attention to them. Each tour will offer a new perspective on a particular theme and place it in a broader context that will help better understand the whole.
Free admission. Tickets available here.
SALMOVSKÝ PALACE
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ask!
Come and ask about anything that interests you not only about Asian art! A new format of comments tailored to the exhibition of Asian art in the Salmovský Palace. At the specified time, expert staff from the NGP will be present in the exhibition, and visitors can ask them questions and discuss the exhibited Asian art.
Free admission.
SCHWARZENBERG PALACE
Short comments on the theme Starry Images of the Old Masters
Presented by Jitka Handlová.
8:30 PM Agnolo Bronzino, Eleonora of Toledo
9:00 PM Peter Paul Rubens, The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas
Free admission.
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