This article contains a collection of free museums and attractions in Prague. Let your trip become more economical, informative and even more exciting!
For many years now, all the main museums in Prague have become exclusively paid - there is not a single day of the year when there would be an opportunity to visit the museums of Prague for free. However, there are no less interesting museums with free admission - this review is devoted to them. In addition, we have selected the sights of Prague, the inspection of which does not require a fee.
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Free museums in Prague
1. Prague Museum of Baby Jesus
The museum is located in the Temple of the Virgin Mary Victorious. It contains the legendary statuette of Jesus Christ, made in Spain in the 16th century. Museum opening hours: Monday to Saturday - from 9:30 to 17:30, on Sundays - from 13:00 to 18:00. Address: Mala Strana - Karmelitska 9.
2. Gallery Lapidarium in the Czech Baroque Foundation
Copies and originals of Baroque sculptures are kept in the lapidarium. Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm / Thursday from 1 pm to 8 pm. Address: Ramova 6, Praha 1. Website: www.barok.cz/GALERIE.htm
3. War Museum in the Zizkov district
The history of the Czechoslovak army and the Resistance movement in the years 1914-1945. The museum consists of three exhibition halls dedicated to the First World War, the period 1918-1939, and the Second World War.
Opening hours: daily (except Monday) 10:00 - 18:00. How to get there: by buses 133, 175 or 207 from the Florenc metro station, stop U Památníku. You can also walk from the station - it will take no more than 10 minutes. The museum is located next to the national monument on Vitkov.
4. Aviation Museum of Kbely
In the museum you can get acquainted with the history of civil and military aviation and parachuting of the Czech Republic. Opening hours: daily (except Monday) 10:00 - 18:00. The museum is open from May to October. Address: Mladoboleslavská str., Praha 9. How to get there: by buses 185, 259, 280, 302, 375, 376 - 10 minutes from the Letňany metro station. Stop Letecké museum. Website: www.vhu.cz.
5. Museum of Technology and Energy
Address: Jankovcova 960/40, 170 00 Praha 7 - Holešovice, 200 m from the Holesovice metro station. Entrance from Vrbenského street. Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm. Pre-registration may be required. Tel .: +420 267 052 315.
6. Glass Museum "Moser"
Exhibition of the famous Bohemian crystal and Czech glass. The museum is located in the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí 603/15). Another museum is located in Karlovy Vary, although admission is not free there. Opening hours in winter (01.11 - 30.03): Mon - Fri 10:00 - 20:00, Sat - Sun 10:00 - 19:00. Opening hours in summer (01.04 - 31.10): Mon - Sun 10:00 - 21:00 h.
7. Grzani Palace
The exhibition "Symbols of the Republic: Pillars of Czech Statehood" is being held in the palace. Address: Loretanska 177/9, Praha 1. Opening hours: every Wednesday from 9 am to 2 pm. Visit by appointment by phone 224002189. Excursion time - 40 minutes.
8. Military Technical Museum of Leshany
The museum is located 30 km from the center of Prague - between the villages of Krkhanice and Leshany, on the left bank of the Sazava River. It will be of interest to those who are fond of military history - there is an extensive collection of military equipment and equipment since 1890.
Opening Hours: The museum is open in June from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (weekends only), in July and August from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (daily except Monday). How to get there: by train from the Prague Main Station in the direction of Tyniec nad Sazavou, to the Krhanice station. Then you need to walk about 500 meters to the museum. Website: www.vhu.cz.
Interesting places in Prague
What else to see in Prague for free? So, if you are a thrifty traveler, we advise you to see:
- the ancient Tyn Church, built in 1256;
- Astronomical clock of the 15th century on the town hall, which is located on the Old Town Square;
- Charles Bridge, the oldest bridge in Prague;
- Prague Castle is the largest presidential residence in the world. Some parts of the fortress are open for inspection;
- changing of the guard at noon with live music;
- the majestic St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Prague;
- a crystal chandelier in the Church of St. Nicholas on the Old Town Square, donated to the temple by the Russian emperor;
- The Powder Tower, built in 1475 as one of the gates of the city wall. Exhibitions are held in the tower, but they are paid. From above, you can admire the view of the city;
- The Art Nouveau Municipal House, the former residence of the Czech rulers, one of the most beautiful buildings in Prague;
- Baroque Wallenstein Palace (Senate) and Wallenstein Garden. The palace is open on weekends from April to October (10 am to 5 pm) and from June to September (10 am to 6 pm). From November to March it is only open on the first weekend of the month from 10 am to 4 pm;
- The Jewish Quarter and synagogues, as well as the birthplace of Franz Kafka;
- Wenceslas Square with the building of the National Museum, the center of New Place, whose architectural appearance took shape in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is here that demonstrations, holidays, meetings take place. From here you can get to many attractions.
- the bright wall of John Lennon (Velkoprevorske Namesti) next to the French embassy in Mala Strana;
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- The Dancing House is an example of the deconstructivist style, developed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunic in 1997. It is located in Prague 2, at the corner of Resslova Street and the embankment.
- Vysehrad is a castle built on a hill above the Vltava River. Also check out the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul and the cemetery for stunning views of Prague
- Letná Park, covering about three hectares, Petřín and other gardens and parks in Prague;
- a variety of curious sculptures scattered throughout the city.
You will also find useful articles about independent travel to the Czech Republic and a trip to Prague. To calculate how much your trip to the Czech Republic will cost, read about prices in Prague. In addition, we recommend exploring our selection of the best budget hotels and apartments in the center of the Czech capital.
