The National Museum was founded in 1818 as the Patriotic Museum, with the aim of collecting and preserving monuments of Czech history and culture. It gradually expanded and enlarged its collections, and in 1891 its current Neo-Renaissance building on Wenceslas Square, designed by architect Josef Schulz, was completed.
The museum has witnessed many historical events, including key moments in Czech history such as World War I, the establishment of Czechoslovakia, or the events of 1968 when its facade was damaged during the Soviet invasion.
Wide range of exhibitions
The National Museum offers visitors a wide range of exhibitions covering diverse areas from natural sciences to history and art. Among the most significant and interesting are the permanent exhibitions showcasing the richness of Czech nature, the history of the Czech lands, and their cultural development.
One of the main attractions is the Paleontological exhibition, where you can see skeletons of prehistoric animals, including mammoths, dinosaurs, and other fossil findings. The Mineral Collection also attracts great attention, presenting beautiful specimens of gemstones and minerals from around the world.
The historical exhibitions guide you through key moments of Czech history, from prehistory through the Middle Ages to modern times. Also popular is the Hall of Fame, where items associated with significant figures of Czech history, such as Charles IV, Jan Hus, or T. G. Masaryk, are exhibited.
In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum regularly organizes thematic exhibitions and cultural events that bring various aspects of world and Czech culture and history closer to the public.
It is ideal to buy tickets online, and then you only need to scan the QR code at the entrance to avoid long queues. The basic entrance fee is 300 CZK, children under 15 enter for free.
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