- Address: Ke Karlovu 462/20, 120 00 Nové Město, Česko
- Phone: +420 224 923 363
- E-mail: a_dvorak_museum@nm.cz
- Opening date: 1932.
- Working hours: daily from 10:00 to 17:00, break from 13:30 to 14:00
In an old Baroque building not far from the center of Prague is the Dvorak Museum, the famous creator of the traditional Czech music school. It is part of the music museum of the Czech Republic and tells about the life and work of one of the most famous composers of this country, who created their works in the style of Romanticism.
A bit of history
The Antonín Dvořák Museum was founded in 1932. The Society named after the composer acquired a baroque mansion for this purpose, built in 1720 by the order of Count Jan Mihny. The building, called "Villa America", was acquired by the municipality of Prague in 1843 and has since been used for different purposes.
Exposition of the museum
The museum is dedicated to the life and work of the composer. Here you can see his music manuscripts and published scores, personal letters and photographs, posters and theatrical programs, as well as personal things-for example, a grand piano on which he composed musical compositions and some other musical instruments. The library of the composer, as well as the cloak and cap, which he received while becoming a doctor of the University of Cambridge, is stored here.
In addition, visitors are attracted to the interior of the palace. The central hall is decorated with frescoes on antique themes, made by famous artist Jan Shor, stucco molding and richly decorated fireplace. The interior of the museum retains the original interiors of the XIX century. Some of the items really belonged to the composer, others are called to simply convey the spirit of that era, to show the life of the end of the century before last.
Gift shop
The museum has a store where you can buy CDs with music by Antonin Dvorak, books about him, collections of music notes and other thematic souvenirs.
Musical and educational programs in the museum
From April to October the concert cycle "Amazing Dvorak" is held in the museum. The Orchestra of the Prague State Opera Theater performs the works of the composer.
In addition, you can get to the concert, which includes works of other Czech composers, as well as folk music. Conducted in the building of the museum and lectures on the history of music, the biography of Dvorak, etc.
How to visit the museum?
The Antonin Dvorak Museum can be reached by public transport :
- metro (red branch) to IP Pavlova station;
- trams No. 4, 6, 10, 16, 22, 23 to the stop Štěpánská;
- by bus №148 to the stop Kateřinská.
There is a museum open from 10:00 to 17:00. The ticket costs 50 kroons, preferential - 30, and family (2 adults + 3 children) - 90 (respectively $ 2.3, $ 1.4 and $ 4.2).