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In addition to all the other cultural possibilities you can also visit one of many local, regional or specialized museums in the Czech Republic. The best Czech museums are located in Prague.
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National Technical Museum Prague (Museum of Technology)
Kostelni 42, phone 220 399 111, daily 9 am to 5 pm except Monday
Fascinating collection of old cars, motorcycles, bikes, planes, trains, cameras, watches, clocks and other technological achievements housed in a 1930s building.
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National Museum Prague (Natural Sciences Museum)
Wenceslas Square 68, phone 224 497 111, daily 9 am to 5 pm
Its famous and beautiful building is located at the top of Wenceslas square. It has collections of animals, vegetables, mineral specimens, archeology and numismatics. Do not miss the Pantheon which holds the statues of famous Czechs and which has wonderful view to the whole Wenceslas Square.
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Antonin Dvorak Prague Museum
Ke Karlovu 20, phone 224 918 013, daily 10 am to 5 pm except Monday
Original scores, quill and other belongings are on display in fabulous baroque Villa America devoted to the life and works of the famous Czech composer. You might know Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) as the author of Slavonic Dances and of the symphony From the New World. You can see the cap and gown that he wore when he received an honorary doctorate from the Cambridge University in 1891.
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Villa Bertramka (Mozart Museum Prague)
Mozartova 169, phone 257 317 465, daily 9:30 am to 4 pm
The little museum displays historic scores, letters, musical instruments and other Mozartian memorabilia in a delightful setting. Villa Bertramka also presents classical music concerts almost daily at 5 pm.
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Bedrich Smetana Prague Museum
Novotneho lavka 1, phone 222 220 082, daily 10 am to 5 pm except Tuesday
Museum located in neo Renaissance building on a mini peninsula by the side of Charles Bridge with a stunning view to the Bridge and the Castle is dedicated to the life and works of another famous Czech composer Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884). You might know him as the author of the Cycle of Symphonic Poems My Fatherland. On display are original scores, family photos and newspaper reviews.
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Prague Jewish Museum
U stare skoly 1, phone 224 819 456, daily 9 am to 4:30 pm except Saturdays and Jewish religious holidays
Exhibits documenting Prague's Jewish community in historic synagogues (High, Spanish, Klaus, Maisel and Pinkas synagogues). Old Jewish Cemetery is a part of the museum and is accessible from Siroka 3.
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Alphonse Mucha Prague Museum
Panska 7, phone 221 451 333, daily 10 am to 6 pm
Museum invites you to discover the works of the master of Art Noveau, Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939), including lithographs, paintings, drawing, pastels, statues, photos and personal memorabilia. Collection provides unique view into the world of painter of Sarah Bernhardt, legendary Parisian actress of the late 19th century.
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Museum of Decorative Arts Prague
17. listopadu 2, phone: 251 093 111, daily 10 am to 6 pm except Monday
Displays of Czech crystal, porcelain and woodcarving in a neo Renaissance palace next to Rudolfinum concert hall.
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Prague Wax Museum
28. rijna 13, phone 224 229 852, daily 9 am to 8 pm
Over 60 figures of Czech history in living wax (including Charles IV, Rudolf II, T. G. Masaryk, Vaclav Havel and Franz Kafka). Do not miss especially the communist rulers gallery :-)
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Other Prague Museums:
Naprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures, Betlemske namesti 1, phone 224 497 500, daily 9 am to 5:30 pm except Monday
Physical Education and Sport Museum, Ujezd 450, phone 257 311 703, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
Prague Municipal Museum, Na porici 52, phone 224 816 772, daily 9 am to 6 pm except Monday
Toys Museum, Jirska 6, Prague Castle, phone 224 372 295, daily 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Army Museum, U pamatniku 2, phone 220 204 926, daily 10 am to 6 pm
Museum of Military History, Hradcany Square, phone 220 202 023, daily 10 am to 6 pm except Mondays and Fridays
Aviation Museum, Mladoboleslavska Street, phone 220 207 504, daily 10 am to 6 pm except Mondays and Fridays
Czech Literature Museum, Strahov Monastery, phone 220 517 277, daily 9 am to 5 pm except Monday
Postage Stamp Museum, Nove Mlyny 2, phone 222 312 006, daily 9 am to 5 pm except Monday, Temporarily Closed
Marionette Museum, Karlova 12, phone 224 221 602, daily 11 am to 8 pm
Comenius Museum, Valdstejnska 20, phone 257 533 455, daily 10 am to 12:30 and 1 pm to 4:30 pm except Monday
Police Museum, Ke Karlovu 1, phone 224 923 619, daily 10 am to 5 pm except Monday
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