Baker Street in Prague: Sherlock Holmes exhibit comes to Czech capital

A new interactive exhibition dedicated to Sherlock Holmes will open in Prague this June, bringing visitors into the world of the famous fictional detective and the forensic methods that shaped his cases.

Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition will run at Bílá Labuť Gallery near the Florenc metro station from June 17 through next January. The show combines literature, science, and history, aiming to immerse visitors in Victorian-era London and the investigative techniques that inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic character.

The exhibition is designed as an immersive experience, allowing visitors to step into Holmes’ investigative universe and explore how observation and scientific thinking shaped his methods. Organizers say the goal is to connect literature with real-world forensic development.

Visitors will encounter original manuscripts, historical artifacts, and interactive stations where they can test their own detective skills. The exhibition also highlights how 19th-century scientific discoveries influenced early criminology and detective work.

One of the key sections recreates the famous 221B Baker Street apartment shared by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, a setting that has become one of the most recognizable fictional addresses in literature.

Another part focuses on Arthur Conan Doyle’s life, including his medical background and the real-world experiences that influenced his writing. The exhibition traces his journey from Edinburgh medical student to London-based author who created Holmes in the late 19th century.

Organizers also emphasize the connection between Holmes’ fictional methods and the development of modern forensic science, with input from historians and crime researchers.

A dedicated section invites visitors to solve a newly created Sherlock Holmes case designed specifically for the exhibition. Guests receive a notebook of clues and must use observation and deduction to solve the mystery. The case was written by author and Doyle biographer Daniel Stashower.

Another section explores Sherlock Holmes’ cultural impact over more than a century. It features film and television props, comics, radio scripts, and costumes from major adaptations, including BBC’s Sherlock and CBS’s Elementary, as well as Warner Bros. film productions.

The exhibit is produced in cooperation with international partners including Exhibits Development Group, Conan Doyle Estate Ltd., and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, alongside Prague-based JVS Group.

The Prague exhibition opens to the public from June 17, with tickets already available online. Standard admission is set at CZK 380, with reduced prices for students, seniors, and children. Children under five can enter for free.