Museums of the Czech Republic

In the Czech Republic there is a large number of museums that have different themes, history and direction. Their diversity amazes and simultaneously impresses visitors. With their exhibits, museums attract tourists from all over the world.

The most famous museums in the Czech Republic

The largest number of them is located in Prague . Usually museums are open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. The cost of the ticket depends on the age of the visitor and the category. Schoolchildren, pensioners and students will pay 50% less, and children up to 6 years old are free. Very often groups of 4 people have discounts. Visitors are given cards and audio guides in various languages, including Russian.

Below is a list of the most popular museums in the Czech Republic. These include:

1. The Kamp Museum attracts visitors with its extraordinary collection of works of art. The institution is divided into 3 parts: the collages of Jiří Kollář, a collection of modern paintings and an exposition of the Mladkov family. All of them include the work of East European and local artists of the XX century.
2. The Skoda Museum is one of the most famous in the Czech Republic. It is dedicated to the oldest car factory. In the institution you can get acquainted with the history of the enterprise and the release of the first machines. There are about 340 exhibits.
3. The KGB Museum - he will be interested in connoisseurs of Soviet history. It was founded by members of the non-governmental community "Black Rain", which for decades collected original exhibits. Here you can see unique items belonging to members of the OGPU, the NKVD, the KGB and the leaders of the USSR.
4. The Chocolate Museum is divided into 3 rooms, where you will be introduced to the history of the appearance of cocoa and the stages of production. Also here there is an exposition consisting of various wrappers and packages.
5. The Museum of Communism - the exhibition occupies 3 rooms, each of them is devoted to a certain topic. Guests will get acquainted with the atmosphere of the Soviet era: schools, shops and holidays . In the rooms there are television panels that show footage of the chronicles.
6. Toy Museum - it consists of 2 floors and 80 showcases, in which there are doll houses, Barbie, soldiers, teddy bears, cars, etc. The collection of the institution is considered to be one of the largest in the world.
7. The National Museum of the Czech Republic is in Prague and consists of several directions on the theme of history and natural history, musical instruments, ethnography, and libraries. Of particular value is the hall with archeological excavations, where old medals, coins and other artifacts are kept.
8. The Kafka Museum is dedicated to the works of the famous writer. It created a mystical atmosphere. The exposition presents the author's diaries, as well as his photographs, first editions and manuscripts.
9. Museum of ghosts and legends - here come tourists who want to get acquainted with otherworldly forces and ancient legends of the country. The structure consists of the upper floor and the basement, which is equipped in the style of the XIV century. There is a twilight and alarming music.
10. Museum Velkopopovitskogo Kozel - is located on the territory of the same plant and is considered the oldest beer house in Europe. The exposition is represented by rare mugs, barrels, bottles and machines designed for making a foamy drink.
11. The Valaš Museum is located in the open air and is a wooden village, the Valley of Mills and the village. Here you can get acquainted with Czech folklore, customs and traditions of the population. The institution is a National Cultural Monument.
12. The Lego Museum in the Czech Republic occupies an area of ​​340 square meters. m. Here is the largest collection of exhibits in Europe. The most popular exhibitions are devoted to Star Wars, Harry Potter, the world of Indiana Jones, monuments of various countries and the city of the Lego.
13. Museum Alfons Mucha - it presents the work of the famous artist, his workshop, family photos and household items. The building is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
14. The museum of miniatures - one of the exhibits of the institution is included in the Guinness Book of Records because of its small size. He represents a failure book, which contains the history of the "Chameleon". Virtually the entire exposure can be seen only through a magnifying glass.
15. The Museum of Bones - here nervous visitors are not allowed, since the whole collection consists of real human skeletons, the number of which exceeds 40 thousand. The most interesting exhibits are a chandelier with garlands, the family coat of arms of Schwarzenberg and a giant bell with skulls.
16. Museum of sex machines - it is considered one of the most original in the Czech Republic. His collection has about 200 items that are designed to satisfy intimate desires: whips, handcuffs, masks, stimulants, costumes for role-playing games, underwear and accessories for sadomasochism. It is noteworthy that the age of some of the exhibits exceeds 2 centuries.
17. Museum of Music - its collection consists of more than 3000 items. Here you can get acquainted with national instruments, learn how to create a melody and perform it on a variety of adaptations.
18. Museum of Torture - its peculiarity is that original tools are stored here, which were used for their intended purpose. In the institution there are about 60 objects, impressive with their views. Also, visitors are shown naturalistic expositions made in the form of colorful sculptures.
19. The Museum of Java in the Czech Republic - it is dedicated to the moto technique created by the famous JAWA brand. The exhibits are very close to each other and, unfortunately, they can not be viewed from all sides. At the same time there is a huge number of motorcycles that attract interest from fans of this type of transport .
20. Museum of night pots - the collection of the institution consists of 2,000 items represented in the form of flush devices, toilets, pipi-faxes, etc. There are exhibits used by such famous personalities as Napoleon, Chinese Emperor Qianlong, American President Lincoln, as well as German soldiers during the Second World War: they made pots in haste from helmets.
21. The Post Museum is located in an ancient building, built in the XVII century in the Baroque style. The walls of the institution are decorated with chic items made of precious metals, and paintings by a famous painter in the Czech Republic named Josef Navratil. The exposition consists of 2,000 copies, however, most of it is located in the vault and is not provided for viewing. Here you can see old seals, boxes, hand stamps, transport and a variety of brands that delight philatelists.
22. Museum of Wolfgang Mozart - he is in the house where the famous composer created, and consists of 7 rooms, the walls of which are upholstered in cloth. Texts are embedded in it in a gallery manner, but there are no exhibition stands. In the institution you can see historical engravings, documents, manuscripts, personal things, the author's tool and even 13 of his hairs.
23. The Museum of Ethnography is famous for its ethnographic exposition. In the institution, visitors will learn about the culture and traditions of the Czechs who lived in the 17th and 19th centuries. Here there are dwellings and household items, traditional costumes and objects designed for ancient rituals.