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National Museum
Národní muzeum
The National Museum in Prague, known locally as Národní muzeum, stands as the Czech Republic's preeminent museum institution.
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- Prague
Country guide
Czechia
Czechia is landlocked and hilly, 78,871 km² bordered by Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the southeast and Austria to the south, under...
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Czechia is landlocked and hilly, 78,871 km² bordered by Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the southeast and Austria to the south, under a mostly temperate continental climate.
Prague is the capital and the largest city, and it is the name most readers arrive with; Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec are the other urban centres. The country answers to three names — Czechia, the Czech Republic, and historically Bohemia, the duchy founded in the late 9th century that was recognised as an Imperial Estate of the Holy Roman Empire in 1002 and became a kingdom in 1198.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Practical information
- Language spoken
- Czech
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +420
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Czech koruna (CZK)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type C and E · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded
Planning a visit
Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.
- January: seasonal closure recorded
- February: seasonal closure recorded
- March: seasonal closure recorded
- April: seasonal closure recorded
- May: no seasonality data recorded
- June: no seasonality data recorded
- July: no seasonality data recorded
- August: no seasonality data recorded
- September: no seasonality data recorded — this month
- October: seasonal closure recorded
- November: seasonal closure recorded
- December: seasonal closure recorded
- Seasonal closure recorded
- No data recorded for this month
- The current month
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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02 1 hr 30 minNational Technical Museum
Národní technické muzeum
The National Technical Museum building is a major museum institution in Prague, Czech Republic. Its local name is Národní technické muzeum.
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- Museum
- Prague
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03 1 hr 30 minTrade Fair Palace – National Gallery Prague
Národní galerie v Praze - Veletržní palác
The National Gallery Prague is a major art institution in the Czech Republic's capital. The Veletržní palác, or Trade Fair Palace, serves as one of its principal exhibition venues.
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- Museum
- Prague
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04 1 hr 30 minMuseum Kampa
Museum Kampa is an art museum located in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It occupies a position on Kampa Island, a small island in the Vltava River near the historic centre.
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- Museum
- Prague
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05 1 hr 30 minDOX Centre for Contemporary Art
DOX
DOX is a centre for contemporary art located in Prague, Czech Republic. It operates as a private institution focused on presenting modern visual culture across multiple disciplines.
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- Museum
- Prague
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06 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Decorative Arts in Prague
Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum v Praze
The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague is devoted to decorative and applied arts. It considers designed and made objects through materials, craftsmanship, practical use and visual form.
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- Museum
- Prague
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Czechia be?
Six to eight days can divide time between Prague and one extension such as Brno, Olomouc, Český Krumlov, or Kutná Hora. Český Krumlov benefits from an overnight, whereas Kutná Hora is a practical day trip.
What entry documents are needed for Czechia?
Czechia is in the Schengen Area, but the required documents depend on nationality. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or official VisitCzechia entry guidance for the current visa and passport rule.
What is the best way to travel around Czechia?
Václav Havel Airport is the main gateway, and a dense rail network plus intercity buses links the country. Urban tickets may require validation, while long-distance tickets can be service-specific, so treat them as separate products.
When is a practical time to visit Czechia?
April to June and September to October are broad city-and-rail planning windows. Rural castles may follow seasonal schedules, so verify those dates before building a route around them.
What money and payment basics apply in Czechia?
Czechia uses the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Keep some koruna for smaller transactions and confirm that card terminals charge CZK rather than offering an unexamined conversion.
What practical safety details should I save for Czechia?
In Czechia, 112 reaches the emergency services. The grid delivers 230 V through Type C and E sockets. Water potability has no recorded value in this guide; verify it with the local authority for the place being visited.