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National Museum
Museum4.6 · 47 8193 · 935≈ 2 hEntry: ~280 CZK
The Czech Republic's premier museum, commanding the top of Wenceslas Square, founded in 1818 by Count Kašpar Šternberg. Designed by Josef Schulz in Neo-Renaissance splendour, the building stands as a monumental symbol of the Czech National Revival. Highlights include the magnificent gilded Pantheon, celebrated mineralogy and zoology galleries featuring a 22-metre fin whale skeleton, and an underground tunnel linking to the New Building.
Highlights
- Neo-Renaissance landmark crowning Wenceslas Square
- Grand Pantheon honoring Czech cultural figures
- Historic 22-metre fin whale skeleton and mineralogy halls
- Cupola viewpoint overlooking central Prague
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 18:00 |
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