Museums in Prague - Czech Republic World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Prague - Czech Republic Travel Guide http://goo.gl/Rp6M2h Muchovo Muzeum (Mucha Museum) This intimate museum is devoted exclusively to the work of the renowned art nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha. Czech Republic's answer to Toulouse Lautrec, Mucha is most famous for the posters he designed for theatre productions starring the great fin-de-siècle actress Sarah Bernhardt, and these posters, on exhibit here, epitomise the art nouveau aesthetic. The collection includes phenomenal paintings, posters, sketches, statues and photographs by the artist, and also features Mucha's lesser-known works celebrating pan-Slavism, as well as a recreation of his Paris studio. Guided tours are available and there's a pleasant terrace café worth visiting. Opening Times: Daily 1000-1800. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Kaunický palác, Panská 7, Prague 1, Czech Republic Muzeum Komunismu (Museum of Communism) Surrounded by gothic spires, baroque houses and medieval streets, it's easy to become absorbed in Prague's ancient history, yet its most current chapters are no less fascinating or turbulent. The more recent Museum of Communism marks and explains events that occurred here under the totalitarian regime that lasted from the February coup in 1948 to its collapse in November 1989. The theme of the Museum is "Communism - the Dream, the Reality, and the Nightmare", and visitors will be treated to a fully immersive experience that even includes an Interrogation Room. Guaranteed to provide a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on Prague. Opening Times: Daily 0900-2100. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: Na přikopě 10 (first floor), Prague 1, Czech Republic Národní Muzeum (National Museum) Národní Muzeum (National Museum) stands at the top of Wenceslas Square. Founded in 1818, it houses the country's oldest and largest collection of antiquities. Although the collections (dedicated to palaeontology, geology, zoology and anthropology) are primarily of interest to specialists, the building itself warrants a visit. It is built on the site of the former Horse Gate, so named because Wenceslas Square once served as the main Prague horse market. Constructed in the neo-Renaissance style, the building's impressive facade leads into an equally dramatic grand entrance hall with sweeping staircase and intricate stonework. A striking celebration of the history of the former Czechoslovakia. Opening Times: Thurs-Tues 1000-1800, Wed 0900-1800; closed every first Tues of the month, open 1000-2000 every first Wed of the month. Admission Fees: Yes (free 1400-1800 first Thurs of the month) Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: Yes Address: Václavské 68, Prague 1, Czech Republic Obecní Dùm (Municipal House) The gem of art nouveau in Prague, Obecní Dùm has been fully restored, after decades of neglect. Designed by Antonin Balsánek and Osvald Polívka, all the major Czech artists made contributions during its construction. The most spectacular of the public areas is the Lord Mayor's Room, which features murals by Alfons Mucha. The restaurant, café and the Amerikanský bar were also the work of Polívka. The centrepiece of the building is the Smetana Hall, home of the Prague Symphony Orchestra and one of the major venues for concerts during the Prague Spring Festival. Guided tours are essential for visitors to see the rooms that are not open to the public. Opening Times: Daily 1000-1900. Admission Fees: No (charge for separate exhibitions and guided tours - booking essential) Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: Yes Address: Námìstí Republiky 5, Prague 1, Czech Republic ========================================= Prague Museums, Prague Transport, Prague Tours, Prague Introduction, Prague Attractions, Prague Hotels, Prague Restaurants, Prague Shopping, Prague Nightlife, world travel video, Prague video, Prague, Prague Travel guide, Prague Tourism, Prague Vacation, Czech Republic, Czech Republic travel guide, Czech Republic tourism, Czech Republic vacation, Czech Republic Attractions, Europe === Prague - Czech Republic Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Travel Tips, Attractions

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