This year, the National Museum commemorates 100 years since it took over the archaeological collection of Eduard Štorch. An educator by profession and a popular author of books for children and young people, he was also an avid amateur archaeologist. The exhibition Prehistoric Adventures of Eduard Štorch will introduce you to the unusual connection between Štorch's novels and the authentic archaeological finds that inspired him when writing his works.

At the same time, the exhibition presents Eduard Štorch as a progressive personality – a progressive educator, founder of skiing courses, health holidays by the sea and the Children's Farm, an avid amateur archaeologist and collector, and an enthusiastic scout.

The exhibition, which interweaves biographical and narrative lines, is divided into five parts: the Stone Age, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Roman Age and the Early Middle Ages. Accompanied by Štorch's books, you can explore the period from the Early Paleolithic, represented by the legendary Mammoth Hunters, to the Early Middle Ages with the Hero Nik.

The atmosphere of the exhibition is illustrated by examples of fauna from the time of mammoth hunters, which no longer occur in our territory, such as musk deer, wolverines, luminosa, or a mammoth cub, which has been moved from the National Museum's exhibition Windows to Prehistory especially for this exhibition. You can look forward to exceptional palaeontological and archaeological finds or the original of Štorch's diary. The Paleolithic animal figurines, together with the Venus of Věstonice, are considered to be the first ceramic objects in the world. From the Bronze Age, the needles from Nečín – a find from 1929, which inspired Štorch to write his novel Bronze Treasure, or a faithful anthropological reconstruction of a woman with the richest equipment in the Únětice culture from the burial site in Mikulovice are interesting. Furthermore, you can see the unusual equipment of Štorch's discovery of a Celtic warrior grave from Prague-Hloubětín with a sword and a golden ring, and you will be transported to the times of Marobud, king of the Marcomanni, by the luxury products of Roman workshops.

Thanks to audiovisual elements, you can walk through the digital route of the mammoth hunters' wanderings, view a selection of photographs from the Štorch estate and browse through the Chronicle of the Children's Farm or recall the film trilogy by director Jan Schmidt based on Štorch's books in selected excerpts.

Especially child visitors will enjoy the backdrop of a Paleolithic cave with a projected fire, a demonstration of the facade of a Neolithic house, a reconstruction of two graves or animals such as wolves, bears and beavers that appear in Eduard Štorch's books. There is also a library.

You can also try out your literary and illustration skills right in the exhibition. There is a book in which you can write a short story for a sequel or try to design an illustration in the style of Štorch's books. Anyone can also send their stories and illustration designs to vystava@nm.cz. The best works will be published in the exhibition.

The exhibition has been created in cooperation with the Memorial of National Literature, where Štorch's rich literary heritage and photographs are stored.

Opening hours

Monday 09:00  -  20:00
Tuesday 09:00  -  20:00
Wednesday 09:00  -  20:00
Thursday 09:00  -  18:00
Friday 09:00  -  20:00
Saturday 09:00  -  20:00
Sunday 09:00  -  20:00

Adjusting the opening hours

28. 9. 2025 09:00  -  20:00
28. 10. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
17. 11. 2025 10:00  -  18:00

Entrance fees

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

A time ticket is valid for the entire Museum Complex on a given day and time and entitles you to visit all current exhibits and exhibitions (except the Children's Museum). The unique exhibits of Lucy & Selam are exhibited on the 2nd floor of the Historical Building in the People and their Ancestors exhibition. Due to the extraordinary interest of visitors, it is necessary to expect waiting in line before entering the exhibition hall.
To visit 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. Tickets for later dates are being released for sale gradually. 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.

1. Children's Museum / only with time ticket

Single entrance fee – Intended for children aged 4 and over
– Children under 15 only accompanied by an adult
140 CZK
School excursions up to 15 years (group of 5–30 pupils) School excursions (up to 15 years):
– organized school groups with pedagogical support
– 3 members of the teaching staff free of charge (when entering the Children's Museum, it is necessary to prove affiliation to the school, e.g. a list of names
100 CZK/PERSON
School excursions up to 15 years – pedagogical support (max. 3 persons)
– applies exclusively to pedagogical support of a school group (max. 3 persons)
– when entering the Children's Museum, it is necessary to prove affiliation with the school (e.g. a list of names of pupils and teachers with a school stamp)
FREE ADMISSION

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The entrance is located in the New Building. The Children's Museum is intended for children from 4 years old, only accompanied by an adult. It is not possible to enter with a pushchair, please leave it in the cloakroom.

To enter the Children's Museum, it is necessary to purchase one of the 90-minute time slots (10:15–11:45, 12:15–13:45, 14:15–15:45, 16:15–17:45). After it ends at the time indicated on the ticket, it is necessary to leave the premises. Please arrive at the entrance no earlier than 15 minutes before it starts (New building, 2nd floor).
You can enter the Children's Museum at any time during your time slot.

Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): children up to 4 years old, 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)

2. The Museum complex

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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TICKETS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 ARE SOLD OUT.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT TICKETS


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

No photography of the Lucy & Selam fossils is allowed in the exhibition People and Their Ancestors due to preservation concerns.

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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