Location: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
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Top 10 Specialty Museums in Stare Mesto (Old Town), Bohemia
The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. You could devote an entire day to exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refueling over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.
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1. Muzeum ceskeho granatu
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5.0 based on 101 reviews
The Bohemian Garnet Museum is a unique exhibition where you can see outstanding jewellery and objects that are decorated exclusively with Bohemian garnet.
Reviewed By Notleyla - Nicosia, Cyprus
In the same building as the Fantastika Black light theatre, it offers a short yet well-balanced experience of documentary, interactivity, jewellery design and craftsmanship, leading to the national glorification of a stone known as Czech granát. Loved the idea that you can look for your own piece of Czech granát - as found in nature, which you can take with you as a souvenir. The staff is friendly and approachable.
2. Speculum Alchemiae Museum
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4.5 based on 906 reviews
Our museum called Speculum Alchemiae, is situated in one of the oldest houses in Prague. There are secret alchemical laboratories from the 16th century in the museum underground that were built for the king Rudolf II. The alchemists of that time used to prepare elixirs in there. The museum building also includes a shop, where equal elixirs can be bought. These elixirs are prepared under strict conditions according to their original recipes which have been found here. Newly, we also offer a unique tour of magical places in Prague which are connected with the Speculum Alchemiae museum. The guided tour includes the Prague Castle, Vysehrad, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the museum. At these places you learn about many amazing legends and mythological stories associated with the so-called Prague Magical Triangle.
Reviewed By 562robynj - Coventry, United Kingdom
We stumbled across this wonderful place by chance and it turned out to be one of the best things we did. Our tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and was great at answering all of our questions. The history, along with the myths and theories of this hidden place are astonishing. A complete must if you’re ever visiting Prague!
3. Galarie u Bileho jednorozce
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By MNaija - England, United Kingdom
I would never claim to have any great knowledge about art but even I have heard of Dali and Warhol so I couldn’t resist visiting this gallery and I wasn’t disappointed. Each of the three artists has a whole floor dedicated to his work. I enjoyed seeing the work of all of them but particularly enjoyed the Warhol stuff. The gallery is in the old square area and easy to access.
4. Chocotopia: Wax museum of legends
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4.5 based on 845 reviews
Meet your favourite celebrities, take a picture with them and leave with original souvenir and extraordinary experience. Welcome to the museum of wax figures brought to you by Chocotopia! On 1000 square meters you will experience atmosphere of theatre in which you will meet Marilyn Monroe or Jean Paul Belmondo, after the show you are invited to a celebrity party with Brad Pitt, Michael Jackson or Katy Perry. Meet Roman Šebrle wearing a jersey in which he won the Olympic games or encounter the water goblin and executioner Mydlář, the legends of old times. This and much more is waiting for you in a wax museum on the first floor of Chocotopia - where everyone can have fun! Thanks to Chocotopia you will meet celebrities, sportsmen and politicians in one day! What’s more, you can take pictures with everyone and have a close look. Do you like riddles? Can you solve the cipher hidden in the museum of wax figures? Come and see where it takes you!
Reviewed By MariyaZ_444 - Dallas, United States
This was the first museum I visited in Prague, and I think I made the right choice. The place is really cool, and you get to read a little about various prominent people in Czech history and culture. And not only people! My favorite by far was the room with Pat and Mat, whom I wasn't really familiar with before. If you're confused, they are cartoon characters. Anyway, this was a fun way to get introduced to their antics and see a cute and carefree side to Czech culture.
5. Apple Museum Prague
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4.5 based on 477 reviews
Think Different! Discover Steve Jobs' legacy in historical center of Prague. Put the Apple history to your program tours. 3 floors. 472 Apple exhibits. The largest private collection hidden in the heart of Prague. Visit & Become a member of our Apple Family! https://ticket.applemuseum.com/en/
Reviewed By alessandromE1632PU - Loano, Italy
During a 4 days visit in Prague, after following all of the guided tours and visiting all of the historical sites, a relaxing and emotional tour in the Apple Museum, a very interesting and intriguing trip into the 20th and 21st century’s top consumer technology which changed our lives. Guided by Steve Jobs’ spirit, revisiting all of the hardware innovations by Apple, from the first motherboard based Apple 1 through the iphone 5, is a great experience for adults and kids, and a not to be missed stop for Apple fans!
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7. Czech Cubism Permanent Exhibition
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
The newly-open permanent exhibition of the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague presents Czech Cubism as a style that conceptually combines fine art, applied arts and architecture. The display of furniture suites and individual pieces, together with accessory furnishings and objects made of ceramic, glass and metals offers an overview of the foremost creative achievements of Czech Cubism’s key exponents. Represented are architects and designers Pavel Janák, Josef Gočár, Josef Chochol, Vlastislav Hofman, Otakar Novotný and František Kysela. Their works are complemented by Cubist paintings by Emil Filla, Bohumil Kubišta, Josef Čapek and Václav Špála, and sculptures by Otto Gutfreund. A screening of contemporary and period photographs featuring Prague‘s Cubist and Rondo-Cubist buildings and designs documents the influence of Cubism on architecture.
Reviewed By 391lanew - Raleigh, United States
Many museums are overwhelming, overcrowded and exhausting. This small museum is delightful, not daunting. It is devoted to the Cubist architecture, art, furniture and fabric movement which found its greatest expression in Prague in the early part of the 20th Century. The displays are located in a building which itself is a masterpiece of Cubist architecture, and afterwards you can relax in a beautiful cafe on the premises, an experience which makes you feel you stepped into the 1920's. It takes an hour or so, its in the middle of old Prague and I doubt anyone has heard much about Cubism as a building and furniture style, so you will learn something.
8. Bedrich Smetana Museum
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4.0 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By gourmetflaneur - York, United Kingdom
The building is beautiful, a real landmark visible from the Karlov Most. The approach is less beautiful but ignore the tourist tat and head inside to a different world. A narrow entrance with a tiny shop with a few offerings and a very cheap entrance fee, up the stairs to a beautiful room overlooking the famous Vltava. Music playing and showcases of his life and works are complemented by enthusiastic staff who show you how the interactive music items work. If you like Smetana you must visit here without a doubt.
9. Prasna brana
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4.0 based on 1,584 reviews
10. National Marionette Theatre
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4.0 based on 269 reviews
The repertory of the Prague-based National Marionette Theatre ( since 1991in the centre of Prague 1, Zatecka St.1,) includes the following world-famous pieces: Don Giovanni ( puppet show at 8 P.M. , more that 6500 reprises, duration about 1,5 hour), Magic Flute - puppet show for the family including small children, duration about 55 Minutes at 6 P.M. - see program on Thursdays. Museum - Tour in our original puppet theatre from the year 1928 in art deco style - UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE ( Nov.2016), duration about 40 minutes including small populary document about history of the czech marionettes ( english) also for children, exposition of the czech marionettes, and your photos with the puppets from the performance of Don Giovanni and Magic Flute. You can try in this program a small family puppet theatre. National Marionette Theatre its the centre of the PUPPET EXPERIENCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC. Boy office open daily from 10 a.m. - 8 P.M. Theatre including aircondition
Reviewed By TensionDBSK
We visited on a weekday afternoon in December and had the whole theatre to ourselves. Our guide was truly passionate about the history of marionette and the artists behind this traditional heritage. We went backstage and were shown the numerous puppets used later in the evening and even had the opportunity to learn how to use them. Highly recommend to further enrich your Prague visit.
