Glazed dome of the National Museum in Prague, surrounded by paintings, gilded ornaments and a chandelier.

National Museum

At the top of Wenceslas Square, the National Museum links a monumental building to a modern one through an underground passage with multimedia content.

  • Museums
  • Suggested time:2 to 3 h
  • Area:Nové Město

About National Museum

The National Museum's facade closes off the view of Wenceslas Square, but it's worth walking through the door and continuing the visit inside. The complex combines the historic, palace-like building with a modern one that once housed the Federal Assembly. Together they show different architectural languages of Prague.

An underground passage with a multimedia exhibition joins the buildings. Look at the available exhibitions and choose a route that fits your morning: remember that Vyšehrad is still on the program.

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  • In the National Museum, the dome is hard on the neck: paintings, gilding and glass compete for your eyes.Photo: Skot · CC BY-SA 4.0 · original

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