The new, modernly conceived natural science exhibition called The Miracles of Evolution tells captivating stories of evolution on an area of 2,000 m2 and presents the world of animals in a way you don’t normally see in museums – without any shelves and racks. Following a demanding renovation, one of the symbols of the National Museum can now be seen as well – the skeleton of a fin whale, which, together with 1,500 other exhibits, comes together in one of the most modern natural science expositions. Animals are presented here in their natural habitat and motion, and the unique and rare exhibits are complemented by brand new animal models, including a white shark, a minke whale, or the largest model of a giant squid in the world, which is 17 metres long.

In seven halls, named Stepping Out in All Directions; A Tiny MajorityWater, Our Element; From Water to Land; Conquering the Air; Conquering the Earth and The Planet of Animals, the exhibition shows the wealth of species that have emerged as a result of different evolutionary paths. It presents some of the major evolutionary steps that animals have taken on their way to occupying and dominating almost every corner of our planet. It introduces the result of a long evolutionary process and explains how interesting and often very different organisms have adapted to the various conditions on Earth. This gives you a glimpse into the world of invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and, last but not least, mammals. You will walk through the animal kingdom from the smallest exhibit of the Varroa mite with dimensions under 1 mm to the largest one, i. e. the popular, 22.5 metre fin whale.

Of course, the new exhibition also includes modern multimedia technologies. Right in the opening hall, you will get acquainted with the exhibition as a whole through video-mapping, and the “living” images will show you animals that you will later meet yourself. The light and sound elements in the individual halls also give the space a unique atmosphere that will draw you into the fascinating world of animals.

For Children

The exhibition also includes interactive elements that will undoubtedly captivate both children and adults. For example, thanks to the wooden tablets with colourful, comic-style animal characters, you can learn even little-known information about individual animal species in a fun way. Of course, there are also items that you can touch yourself. Thanks to this, you can look directly into the mouth of an enlarged viper's head, try the force needed to close an open giant clam, or guide a millipede through narrow underground passages.

Opening hours

Monday 10:00  -  18:00
Tuesday 10:00  -  18:00
Wednesday 10:00  -  18:00
Thursday 10:00  -  18:00
Friday 10:00  -  18:00
Saturday 10:00  -  18:00
Sunday 10:00  -  18:00

Adjusting the opening hours

25. 8. 2025 16:00  -  19:00
28. 9. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
28. 10. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
17. 11. 2025 10:00  -  18:00

Dear visitors,
on Monday, 25 August, 2025, the National Museum complex will be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., when it will be possible to see Lucy & Selam for the first time in the new exhibition People and Their Ancestors. The Children's Museum in the New Building will be closed all day.
Thank you for your understanding.

Entrance fees

From August 25, 2025, timed tickets (tickets for a specific day and time of entry) will be valid for the Museum Complex (including People and their Ancestors featuring the original fossil skeletons Lucy & Selam exhibition). For a comfortable visit to the museum, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance on-line or via the mobile app by selecting the date and time of your visit from the calendar. If capacity is not full, tickets can also be purchased directly at the ticket offices or self-service ticket machines located in the Historical and New Buildings.

We recommend purchasing a timed ticket to the Children's Museum on-line (in order to reserve a time slot).

1. The Museum Complex (tickets valid from 25 August 2025)

Adult 360 CZK
Reduced Reduced:
– senior citizens over the age of 65
– juveniles 15–18 years old
– holders of ISIC or ITIC cards
– high school and university students upon presentation of a student identity card (up to 26 years)
260 CZK
Children up to 15 years Only accompanied by an adult FREE ADMISSION

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Your e-ticket entitles you to a one-time entry to the Museum Complex only at the time indicated on the ticket, but no later than 30 minutes after the start time. After this period, entry will not be permitted. There is no time limit on the duration of your visit, but once you leave the building, the ticket becomes invalid. The ticket is valid for all exhibitions (including People and their Ancestors featuring the original fossil skeletons Lucy & Selam exhibition), except for the Children’s Museum. Please proceed directly to the turnstile and scan the QR code on your e-ticket. You must keep your ticket with you for the entire duration of your visit. The last entry is allowed 60 minutes before the museum closes.

Free (tickets available only at the box office upon presentation of ID): children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of disability cards and people accompanying them; holders of cards: ICOM, Prague Card – CoolPass, the National Museum Society, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (for cardholders only)

School groups: information on reservations is available on the for Schools page.

2. The Museum Complex (tickets valid until 24 August 2025)

Adult 300 CZK
Reduced Reduced:
– senior citizens over the age of 65
– juveniles 15–18 years old
– holders of ISIC or ITIC cards
– high school and university students upon presentation of a student identity card (up to 26 years)
200 CZK
Children up to 15 years Only accompanied by an adult FREE ADMISSION
School excursions up to 15 years School excursions (up to 15 years):
– organized school groups with pedagogical support
– 3 members of the teaching staff free of charge
– it is not possible to reserve a visit time, tickets only at the ticket office
FREE ADMISSION
School excursions 15–26 years School excursions (15–26 years):
– organized school groups with pedagogical support
– 3 members of the teaching staff free of charge
– it is not possible to reserve a visit time, tickets only at the ticket office
40 CZK/PERSON

The e-ticket is valid for a one time entry until 24 August 2025 inclusive.

Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of disability cards and people accompanying them; holders of cards: ICOM, the National Museum Society, Prague Card – CoolPass, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (for cardholders only)

Visiting rules of the Museum Complex of the National Museum

3. The Museum Complex + Children's Museum (tickets valid until 24 August 2025)

Adult 390 CZK
Reduced Reduced:
– senior citizens over the age of 65
– juveniles 15–18 years old
– holders of ISIC or ITIC cards
– high school and university students upon presentation of a student identity card (up to 26 years)
290 CZK
Children up to 15 years Only accompanied by an adult 140 CZK

The Children's Museum is intended for children from 4 years old, only accompanied by an adult. It is necessary to reserve a 90-minute time slot for the Children's Museum. Please arrive at the entrance no earlier than 15 minutes before it starts (New building, 2nd floor).
The e-ticket to the Museum Complex is valid for a one time entry until 24 August 2025 inclusive.

Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of disability cards and people accompanying them; holders of cards: ICOM, the National Museum Society, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (for cardholders only)

Visiting rules of the Museum Complex of the National Museum

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT TICKETS


Photography and filming for non-commercial purposes and without the use of flash and tripod included in the ticket price.

Please bring tickets purchased on-line printed or stored on your mobile phone.

The ticket must be kept for the duration of the entire visit.

Purchased tickets cannot be returned or changed.

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