National Museum

The Historical Building opened in 1891 and was reopened on 28 October 2018 after a long rebuild. An underground corridor with a multimedia exhibition connects it to the New Building across the road. Inside, the main hall and the Pantheon with its dome are the architecture to see, and the long term exhibitions include Windows to Prehistory. It is a dry option for a rainy afternoon.

What to look for

• The main staircase and the Pantheon under the dome
• The Windows to Prehistory exhibition
• The underground corridor to the New Building
• The view down Wenceslas Square from the front steps

Opening hours

Open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. Free admission days exist, and the dates are listed on the museum site.

Source: National Museum, checked October 5, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket CZK 360. One ticket is valid for the whole museum complex, except the Czech Press Photo exhibition and the Children's Museum. Children up to 15 enter free when with an adult.

Tickets are sold online, in the app, at self service machines and at the box office. When the building is full, entry is paused, usually at weekends around noon and on holidays, with a wait of 30 to 45 minutes. Ticket holders enter first.

Getting there

Metro A or C to Muzeum, which has an exit in front of the building.

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Tip

Go on a weekday morning or late in the afternoon, and buy the ticket online to skip the box office.