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Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague
🎨MuseumOpen now · Closes 8:00 PM$ · Budget-friendly

Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague

4.6 ·

Slip into the Museum of Decorative Arts in Staré Město, housed in a grand 1897 building. Wander past glass, ceramics, clocks and textiles, admire the ornate staircases, and catch whichever special exhibition is on.

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Housed in an 1897 building in Staré Město, the Museum of Decorative Arts gathers jewelry, clocks, ceramics, glass and textiles, alongside changing exhibitions such as a recent show of French posters. Reviewers call it an underrated hidden gem, praising the staircases and ceilings, the quiet atmosphere and the inventive glass displays.

With generally few crowds, it suits solo visitors and design lovers who prefer to look at their own pace. The building itself is part of the appeal.

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Address

17. listopadu 2, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia · Staré Město
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Closed on Mondays, so plan for Tuesday to Sunday
  • allow about an hour
  • check what temporary exhibition is on, as reviewers single these out.
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Reviews

This museum was very quiet and enjoyable. I always appreciate Decorative Arts museums and this was no different. The glass exhibit was innovative and the permanent exhibits were a wonderful spread of mediums. It was a great change of pace from the the busier national museum.

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Brian Yee

2/5

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