You may pass this museum if you aren't looking for it. It is nestled in a small storefront with…read moreseveral other shops off the main square. We went inside out of curiosity. It wasn't expensive so we paid to walk through. It is about a 30 minute self-guided tour unless you read all the placards. They are all easy, short reads. The place is a little dusty and dated. Still, it is fun to walk around and discover that your mother's "neck massager" had other purposes. Gasp! Make sure to grab a picture in the chair in the front lobby. It will tell you how hot of a lo er you are. All good fun!

Interesting, fun and shocking, but all good fun and the people visiting were great and all had a…read moregood sense of humor. This wasn't a weirdo hangout at all. Enjoy!

A short tour but one worth taking if you're into this kind of stuff…read more I came in somewhat on a whim, just before the start of a new tour. There were four of us, which seemed appropriate for the size of the spaces. Our tour guide was new, but she did a fantastic job nonetheless with giving us cool facts and details about the space. There are lots of cool objects and items. Some authentic, some rebuilt, some just for show. You have to guess which is which before the sand in the hourglass empties or everyone dies. There's even a shop where you can purchase versions of the opium-laden potions of the past. Too bad they're not the same. PS, everyone in our group was wearing all black. It's that kind of place ;)

The Speculum Alchemiae (Museum of Alchemy) was informative and fun. Floods opened up a basement in…read morewhich alchemical texts and equipment. Recreated with love, this alchemy lab is a blast and the guide was as delightful as one could imagine. My companion, a Prague native, had never heard of the place but found it entertaining, while I nd my other companion found it charming. It's maybe not everyone's cup of tea. but if alchemy (the historical origins of chemistry) appeal, then this is a fantastic couple of hours worth of fun.

Incredible history and a well organized museum! There's a lot of history here. It was a nice break…read morefrom the crowd and a walk through the past.

Excellent presentation with SO many questions answered. The guide extremely knowledgeable, made the…read moreinformation easy to digest, told interesting anecdotes, and could answer any question that was thrown at him. This 400 Czech crown museum experience as well worth it for anyone interested in communism, Cold War era history, the Czech Republic when it was known as Czechoslovakia, etc. I would strongly recommend this to

An overall outstanding museum with great variety, and a wonderful building…read more Natural history exhibits can get dry and encyclopedic, but they did a great job with the Evolution exhibit tying together narratives and creating connections. There is an awful lot of history to cover, and they do a good job hitting highlights and providing depth on certain topics. Really good amount of meaningful artifacts from all eras. Be sure to make the trek to the 20th Century history exhibit in the New Building, it's included in admission. There was a temporary exhibit, fairly simple but modern, on Bedrich Smetana, a composer I had only vaguely heard of but left appreciating much more. Considering the number of people at the museum, very few seemed to find their way up to the cupola. It's not super well labeled: just take any elevator to the top, great view (though Wenceslas Square will be a construction zone for a while).

Great National Museum featuring Czechia history as well as dinosaurs and other artifacts. The new…read morebuilding features an exhibit on the history of the Czech Republic under Nazi Germany 1938-1945 and Soviet rule from 1948-1989 until the Berlin Wall came down. Great artifacts including propaganda, model apartment. Clothes and various leaders during that time. Very interesting and a great place to spend a few hours on a hot and humid or rainy day.

What a great find to stumble upon in the touristy part of Old Town, across the famous clock tower…read more Had an awesome time seeing and trying out the optical illusion exhibits! It is an interactive museum where you can be a part of the illusions and take cool photos. Messes with your mind in a good way! One drawback is that the floor up usually has a perfect view of the Tower when it chimes on the hour and does tricks, but since the tower was closed that day (renovations) plus the 2nd floor exhibit was closed, we got a slight discount. Nevertheless, the first floor of exhibits was still fun!

LOVED this museum - definitely one of the (many) highlights of my trip to Prague before the global…read morepandemic ended it all. SO many cool photo spots, things to see, the illusions are really cool, I'm not a big museum person but this place definitely had a lot to see. Went with some friends and we had so much fun taking turns taking pics. Would go back and recommend to anyone going to Prague!

We took a guided tour of the castle and it was a fantastic experience. The castle complex is…read moreenormous--about 753,473 square feet--making it the largest ancient castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The complex stretches down to Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana), where you'll find several beautiful chateaux and palaces. One notable example is Wallenstein Palace, which is home to the Czech Senate and includes 26 houses and six gardens. Inside the castle walls, there's so much to explore: a stunning cathedral, multiple museums, the office of the Czech president, the Bohemian Crown Jewels, and much more. The entire complex is incredibly expansive--it can easily take several hours to see everything. If you're visiting Prague, this is definitely a must-see landmark, and taking a guided tour really helps you appreciate the history and scale of the place.

We saw Pražský hrad through a Get Your Guide tour while we were in Prague for the day and overall,…read moreI'm not sure I would recommend it. Compared to the Madrid Palance, Pražský hrad feels dusty. The Madrid Palace is opulent and had air purifiers in almost every room. Pražský hrad has rooms that are almost unbearable to stand in due to the allergens and construction. The carpet was dingy and it's mostly the gorgeous gothic outside that's the draw. All in all, I don't think you need to have a guide for Pražský hrad and I could see buying entrance tickets and being perfectly content with your choice.

it's hard to explain how great this tour is, the guide is hilarious and there's a ton of cool spy…read moregadgets to gawk at

First the guy who runs it made a show of being over the top and wacky, demonstrating how to kill…read morewith various knifes and poison projectiles like a fourth grader after his third bowl of sugar topped with maple syrup. He had some interesting items, but his guided 'tour' took my interest away after he continually blared the techno music dubbed over the Russian army displays that were on the tv. Here is a quote 'you can only kill someone by accident by stabbing them in the chest'. I'm any case it too long was more about how he knew how to kill with the weapons he had (a ballistic knife for example). Also not cheap. I'd either avoid or take someone who knows Russian so they can tell you what the artifacts he had and if they were real

The museum overall was interesting. You could easily stay for about an hour but I wouldn't say it's…read moremuch more than that in time. I read almost every little note through out and sat down for the short documentary on the Velvet Revolution. Otherwise you could get all the way through in probably 10 mins if you don't. The rather ironic thing of this museum is that it's in the same building as a casino and right next door to a McDonald's. It's about $8 to get in. There is a discount for students. Small gift shop at ticket desk. Bathrooms inside too.

I went to the Museum of Communism as it was open fairly late, until 9pm, and I figured I would…read morelearn some interesting things. I'm terrible at history, but I really enjoy learning about the history of the places I travel to. I don't know too much about communism, so I thought that the Museum of Communism would be the perfect place to learn what exactly is communism, how it started, and how it affected the Czech Republic. Well, it was quite disappointing, and not worth the money. I came out of there still not having a clue about communism and how it started, and it was a small, shabby, run down museum. A little depressing, actually. I'd only recommend going if it's late at night, everything else is closed, you have nothing better to do, and you just happen to be in the area--don't go out of your way to find it. Speaking about finding it, it's not well marked and hard to find. The Lonely Planet book said it was above a McDonald's, and that was extremely helpful. If it weren't for that tip, I would never have found it, despite having the address. To get to the museum, you have to enter through a casino, which is filled with cigarette smoke, and there is no elevator, just stairs, so it's not accessible for people in wheelchairs, or for people who like to breathe.

Fun place to stop in an hear about the history of Franz Kafka. The staff was friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable.

This is a great museum for fans of Kafka. I enjoyed learning more about his life and what times…read morewere like in Prague when he was alive. I read Metamorphosis years ago; but now I have a newfound zeal about reading some more of his work. It seemed like the layout of the museum was intentional because it was not the easiest to get around......much like Kafka's life. If you think you cannot find a good vintage copy of one his books in Prague; try one of the Antikvariat stores. I found a pretty nice one in Czech from 1968.

This Chemistry gallery OOZES all over a beaker with coolness!!…read more My friend and I were walking near Charles Bridge and we came across this store. We attracted to go inside the store because it had the word "DESIGN" on it. Usually these "DESIGN" stores have unique finds made by local artists, who put a lot of thought put into the merchandise. This artwork is for sale, but it's also like a mini museum. Urban, Graffiti Posters that only cost around ~$20 USD. There's also porcelain skulls, cool looking animal figurines, as well as bowls, dishes, pots and jewelry. I was hesitant to buy something, but I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it in good condition if I tried to store it in my luggage. They have a website and they can ship the artwork to you! Sales Associate was kind enough to let me take pictures in the store.