Museum Complex of the National Museum

Open now, today till 18:00
Václavské náměstí 68, Praha 1

The Historical Building of the National Museum at the head of Wenceslas Square declared a national cultural monument in 1962. It forms a significant architectural contrast with the New Building. The Historical Building underwent a major reconstruction and was re-opened on 28 October 2018 — the day of he 100th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Republic. In November 2019, both buildings were connected by an underground corridor with a unique multimedia exhibition.

  1. Disabled access Disabled access
  2. Entrance with a pram Entrance with a pram
  3. Changing table Changing table
  4. Kids' Corner Kids' Corner
  5. Cafe Cafe
  6. Cloakroom Cloakroom
  7. Shop Shop
  8. Public transport Public transport
  • It is necessary to buy an on-line ticket for the Kings of the Sun exhibition.
  • The capacity of the exhibitions will be regulated by the employees present.
  • Each visitor must wear FFP2 class respirator throughout their visit.
  • When visiting the museum, please keep sufficient spacing and use hand disinfection at the entrance.
  • A negative test for Covid-19 is not required to enter the museum.

Opening hours

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

Entrance fees

  • Entry to the Kings of the Sun exhibition is only possible with an on-line ticket for a specific day and time. Tickets cannot be purchased at the ticket office.
  • Other tickets can be purchased online, or at the ticket office in the Historical Building.

Kings of the Sun exhibition

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 200 CZK
Children up to 15 years, ZTP, ZTP/P and people accompanying them 50 CZK

Reduced admission to the Kings of the Sun exhibition also applies to: holders of cards ICOM, Benefit card of the European GNSS Agency – the Ministry of Transport.

The time stated on the ticket is the time of entry to the exhibition. The ticket is valid 105 minutes from this time. Until this time, the visitor is obliged to leave the exhibition.

It is forbidden to take photographs or make audiovisual recordings in the exhibition.

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 200 CZK

Free admission: children up to 15 years; children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of physical disability cards (ZTP, ZTP/P and people accompanying them); holders of cards: ICOM, Slovak National Museum, the National Museum Society, Benefit card of the European GNSS Agency – the Ministry of Transport, Prague Card, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (+ 3 pers.)

The ticket is not valid for the Kings of the Sun exhibition.

An on-line ticket is valid for 30 days after its purchase.

Adult 200 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 120 CZK
School excursions School excursions:
- capacity 28 persons / 30 minutes
- 3 members of the teaching staff free of charge 40 CZK/PERSON

Free admission: children up to 15 years; children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of physical disability cards (ZTP, ZTP/P and people accompanying them); holders of cards: ICOM, Slovak National Museum, the National Museum Society, Benefit card of the European GNSS Agency – the Ministry of Transport, Prague Card, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (+ 3 pers.)

The ticket is not valid for Kings of the Sun and Czech Press Photo exhibitions.

An on-line ticket is valid for 30 days after its purchase.

Adult 200 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 120 CZK

Free admission: children up to 15 years; children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of physical disability cards (ZTP, ZTP/P and people accompanying them); holders of cards: ICOM, Slovak National Museum, the National Museum Society, Benefit card of the European GNSS Agency – the Ministry of Transport, Prague Card, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (+ 3 pers.)

An on-line ticket is valid for 30 days after its purchase.

Exhibitions in the building

Olympic Tokyo Exhibition

Olympic Tokyo

Historical Building of the National Museum
Exhibition on the occasion of this year's Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo
Kings of the Sun Exhibition

Kings of the Sun

Historical Building of the National Museum
An exceptional international project that documents the greatest archaeological discoveries of Czech Egyptologists connected with the research of the Egyptian Abusir   Tickets
The Volleyball Century Exhibition

The Volleyball Century

New Building of the National Museum
Come and learn about the rich history of Czechoslovak and present Czech volleyball
Czech Press Photo Exhibition

Czech Press Photo

Historical Building of the National Museum
The winning photographs of the Czech Press Photo competition for the first time at the National Museum
For four strings Exhibition

For four strings

Historical Building of the National Museum
Take a look at the rich history of violin art
Museum from the cellar to the attic Exhibition

Museum from the cellar to the attic

Historical Building of the National Museum
Take a look at how the National Museum functions as an institution, a historical building, a place for preserving objects of incalculable value and a space associated with many interesting personalities. 
Treasures of the Numismatic Collections Exhibition

Treasures of the Numismatic Collections

Historical Building of the National Museum
The exhibition “Treasures of the Numismatic Collections” presents numismatics both as a science and a collectors’ hobby. 
Famous Czech Composers Exhibition

Famous Czech Composers

Historical Building of the National Museum
Immerse yourselves into life stories of four great composers and their pieces of classical music.
Moments of History Long-term exhibition

Moments of History

Museum Complex of the National Museum
A unique exhibition in the connecting corridor between the Historical and the New Building of the National Museum
Hall of Minerals Long-term exhibition

Hall of Minerals

Historical Building of the National Museum
Minerals from the collections of the National Museum are again exhibited in the original historical display cases
Mouseum Long-term exhibition

Mouseum

New Building of the National Museum
Welcome to the Mouseum – a relaxation zone inspired by the book The Long Night of the Museum Mouse – and team up with Elvíra the mouse and Emil the pigeon and enter their world full of colour, imagination and playfulness at least for a while.
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Educational programmes for schools for current exhibitions in the building

There are currently no educational programmes for school groups.

Visit without educational programmes for school groups

It is necessary to book a visit for school groups without a lecturer using the online booking.

Tours for other groups

Guided tours for groups – see Guided tours for the public

If you need to issue an invoice for the purchase of a larger number of tickets, please contact the sales department, phone: +420 224 497 125.

Guided tour of the Pantheon of the National Museum

Come and see one of the most beautiful and celebrated halls in our country. Together we will climb a representative staircase to the Pantheon itself, show paintings and sculptures by famous Czech artists, explore the busts and statues of individual historical personalities, and remember their fates. The tour does not include a visit to the cupola.

Guided tours are provided on weekdays to groups of 10–30 people only after prior reservation (7 days in advance!) At +420 224 497 443 or by e-mail vzdelavani@nm.cz.

Service fee:
In English: regular ticket price + 50 CZK (max. 30 persons)
In Czech: regular ticket price + 30 CZK (max. 30 persons)

Duration: 45 min.

Orientation plan of the New Building and the Historical Building of the National Museum

Webcam - Live - 3. 8. 12:16

Disabled access

The barrier-free entrance to the Historical Building leads through the New Building entrance, the café and the connecting Passageway. Wheelchair-accessible lifts are situated on both sides of the Passageway exit in the Historical Building. There is one on-site parking space available for disabled visitors in the basement of the Historical Building, via the left side entrance from Vinohradská Street. If you are interested in parking in the Historical Building, please write in advance to nm@nm.cz.

Entrance with a pram

See Disabled access.

Changing table

There are changing tables in the New Building (located at female as well as male toilets).

Kids' Corner

There is an unsupervised playroom in the New Building.

Cafe

Bistro National Museum is located in the eastern hall of the Historical Building: open daily from 10 am to 6 pm as well as in the New Building: open daily 9.30 am–7 pm

Cloakroom

Cloakrooms are located on the ground floor of both buildings and are free for visitors.

Shop

The museum shops are located in the the Historical Building in the eastern hall as well as in the New Building at the ticket office on the ground floor of. They offer publications of the National Museum, souvenirs of ongoing exhibitions and the building itself, postcards, etc.

Public transport

Metro (subway) line A, C – station Muzeum