Who was František Palacký? Prague National Museum founder gets a new exhibition
While Neruda and Němcová are names associated with the National Revival, Palacký’ laid the foundations for one of the country’s most vital institutions.
Activists project Ukrainian flag onto National Museum to mark war anniversary
The action aimed to galvanize the Czech public and encourage politicians at both national and European levels to maintain support for Ukraine.
Protesters demand Ukraine flag's return on front of Prague National Museum
The large flag was hung up on the façade of Czechia's largest museum in February 2022, but disappeared in late summer.
Prague open on Oct. 28: What to see and do for Czechoslovak Independence Day
Historical buildings normally shut off to the public will exclusively open their doors, with other well-known museums offering free entry.
First time in Europe: Prague museum hosts rare Chinese imperial treasures
The National Museum in Prague presents 100 artifacts from the Chinese imperial court, including the famous Jadeite Cabbage, on view until year-end.
PHOTO GALLERY: Prague gets its 'Hollywood' sign back
The cast iron memorial plaque on the Barrandov Rocks honors a legacy as solid and storied as any famous hillside sign.
International Museum Day in Prague: Where to visit for free on May 18
On Sunday, May 18, many museums across Prague open their doors for free to celebrate International Museum Day; here's where you can go.
Prague's National Museum to display rare 'Lucy' skeleton for first time in Europe
The 3.2-million-year-old set of bones, discovered in 1974, was once considered as belonging to the earliest known member of the human family.
National Museum to showcase life of Genghis Khan, emperors through time
Two separate exhibits, which have been popular worldwide, will spotlight China and Mongolia during the rules of of various dynasties.
GALLERY: Czech Press Photo nominees capture moments great and small
From the presidential elections to the Turkish earthquakes, this year Czech photojournalists captured tragedy and joy around the globe.
Face of 45,000-year-old Czech woman revealed via new 3D imaging techniques
Fragments of a skull found in 1950 in a cave in Central Bohemia have been fleshed out using a bit of guesswork and speculation.
National Museum in Prague opens a permanent exhibition just for kids
The Children's Museum, a new permanent feature in the New Building, has interactive features meant to engage young minds.
New National Museum exhibit sheds light on the shadowy 1950s
Objects from the museum's archives inform people about the impact of the show trials and Communist crimes on society as a whole.
Czech National Museum celebrates landmark anniversaries
The museum was established 205 years ago and historian František Palacký was born 225 years ago.
Happy birthday, National Museum! Prague landmarks open for free today
Prague's National Museum celebrates 205 years on April 15, and the main building and associated locations all offer free admission to celebrate.
PHOTO GALLERY: Czech Press Photo exhibition captures turbulence and joy
The winning photo captures the aftermath of a massacre in Ukraine but images of daily life and culture can also be seen.
Celebrate Czech culture and history for free on Oct. 28
Prague's new military museum as well as several landmark buildings and galleries for free today.
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