Museum of Czech Puppets and Circus

Open now, today till 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 April–October:
Tuesday–Sunday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

November–March:
CLOSED

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.

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, admission to the Museum of Czech Puppets and Circus is free.

Whole building

Adult 70 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) 50 CZK
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 20 CZK/PERSON
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): persons with severe disabilities (with valid disability ID), for those requiring a personal assistant, admission is free for both the visitor and one accompanying person; 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)


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 (valid for 30 days from the date of purchase for a one time entry) 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.

Exhibitions in the building

Circus Through the Changing Times Exhibition

Circus Through the Changing Times

Museum of Czech Puppets and Circus
Visit an exhibition dedicated to circus arts, prepared on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the founding of 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