If you’re a passionate museum dweller, you’ll feel right at home in Prague because it’s home to more amazing museums than we can count. With so many options and so little time, here are five must-see museums that will make you fall in love with the Czech capital.
The National Museum
One of Prague’s largest museums has been around since 1818, and it’s home to nearly 14 million items covering the history, culture, art, and natural history of the Czech Republic and beyond.
Jewish Museum
This museum celebrates Prague’s Jewish heritage, and it houses one of the largest collections of Jewish ceremonial art and objects in the entire world.
Kafka Museum
The famed author Franz Kafka was born and raised in Prague, and this museum is the best place to explore his life and legacy and discover the first editions of his books.
Museum of Communism
Communism left an important mark on the history of the Czech Republic, and this museum will take you back to this post–World War II era.
National Technical Museum
If you have a soft spot for museums that put science and technology front and center, make sure to check out this museum where you’ll discover everything from vintage vehicles to astronomical instruments and aircraft.