Museum of Czech Puppets and Circus

Open from 09:00 to 17:00
Velké náměstí 43, Prachatice

The museum is located in the historic center of the Prachatice city conservation area, right on Velké náměstí in an ancient burgher's house. The joint presentation of the history of puppets and circus art is unique in the museum world.

  1. Barrier-free entrance Barrier-free entrance
  2. Cloakroom Cloakroom
  3. Shop Shop

Opening hours

Monday closed
Tuesday 09:00  -  17:00
Wednesday 09:00  -  17:00
Thursday 09:00  -  17:00
Friday 09:00  -  17:00
Saturday 09:00  -  17:00
Sunday 09:00  -  17:00

Entrance fees

Tickets can be purchased on-line or at the box office.

Whole building

Adult 50 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 30 CZK
School excursions School excursions (15–26 years):
– organized school groups with pedagogical support
– 3 members of the teaching staff free of charge 20 CZK
Children up to 15 years Only accompanied by an adult FREE ADMISSION

The e-ticket is valid for 30 days from the day of purchase for a one time entry.

Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): 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.)


Filming, taking photos (no flash) for noncommercial use – free with valid ticket.

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

Exhibitions in the building

100 Years of Modern Magic Exhibition

100 Years of Modern Magic

Museum of Czech Puppets and Circus
Come and learn more about spells and magic at the Museum of Czech Puppets and Circus 
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Barrier-free entrance

The building is wheelchair accessible.

Cloakroom

Free of charge for visitors.

Shop

There are marionettes, circus props (for juggling and clown performances), literature about magic, professional literature, memory stamps and souvenirs on offer