Magnificent castles, Gothic cathedrals, stone-clad squares, ornate statues, and tales of hauntings make Prague one of the most mysterious yet beautiful capitals in the world. From lush hills to church towers piercing the heavens, it’s no wonder why this fascinating city is dubbed as the “City of a Hundred Spires.” As the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world, it is the city for lovers, artists, and culture vultures. Here, you don’t need to sign up for expensive tours just to learn more about Prague. If you find yourself in this gorgeous city, check out our list of the four best entry-free museums in Prague, Czechia.
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1. Museum of the Infant Jesus of Prague
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This museum, which is famous for the statue of the Infant Jesus, is located in a 17th-century church called Church of Our Lady Victorious. Forged in Spain and donated to the Carmelite Orders in 1628, the 19-in (48-cm) tall statue of the Infant Jesus wears a rotation of two crowns and over forty symbolic dresses throughout the year, with an estimated total of 100 robes in the collection. View the different historical robes donated by prominent people from various countries like the empress Maria Theresa. Admission to the museum is free, and it opens after morning mass and can be reached via a spiral staircase.
Museum of the Infant Jesus of Prague
Address: Karmelitská 9, 118 00 Praha 1, Czechia
Website: Museum of the Infant Jesus of Prague
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 8:30am - 7pm; Sun: 8:30am - 8pm
Price: Free
2. Futura Gallery
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
At Futura Gallery, some of the installations will delight or cause you to ponder with confusion. Nevertheless, this private non-profit institution covering three floors of exhibition space will open your eyes to different types of art. Located in a former factory, it displays works by numerous renowned artists from around the world. There is one permanent exhibition by David Černý named Brow-Nosers that will shock you or cause you to chuckle. We won’t give any spoilers as we want you to visit the museum, and see it for yourself. Although admission is free, check their website first for schedules and exhibits.
Futura Gallery
Address: Holečkova 789, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov, Czechia
Website: Futura Gallery
Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 11am - 6pm (closed on Mon & Tue)
Price: Free
3. Kbely Aviation Museum
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Come fly away with the planes exhibited at Kbely Aviation Museum—not literally, of course. As the largest aviation museum in the republic and one of the largest in the continent, it spans four buildings. Established in 1968, there are 275 planes divided into a few sections, such as Czech built aircraft from World War One, various planes from World War Two like the Soviet-built Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik and Lavochkin La-7, Russian vintage, helicopters, and supersonic jet planes. Even if you are not particularly interested in flying objects, this museum is still magnificent to visit. There are also engines, uniforms, munitions and equipment on display. Also, admission is free.
Kbely Aviation Museum
Address: Mladoboleslavská 425/9, 197 00 Kbely, Czechia
Website: Kbely Aviation Museum
Price: Free
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4. Czech Museum of Music
If you love music, do not miss paying a visit to Czech Museum of Music as it holds possession of priceless and never seen musical instruments. It is also an interactive museum as you can play on some of them, such as piano, harp, organ and drums. There is a permanent exhibition named “Man-Instrument Music” that exposes the relationship between man and musical instruments from ancient to recent times. With 700,000 items, you should allocate more than an hour to explore this museum. It is located in a former Baroque church of St. Mary Magdalene that, after restoration, also showcases contemporary design. Enjoy free entry on the first Thursday of every month.
Czech Museum of Music
Address: Karmelitská 2/4, 118 00 Malá Strana, Czechia
Website: Czech Museum of Music
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 10am - 6pm (closed on Tue)
Price: Free
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When visiting the historical city of Prague, don’t hesitate to explore the museums, especially if they are free! From art to music, be sure to put these museums in your itinerary when planning a visit to Prague, Czechia.
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