We've been to science museums, kids' museums, and kids' science museums all over the world (London,…read moreMunich, Chicago, New York, Boston, Tokyo, to name just a few). I am as surprised as anyone to report that the best one of these for kids (while still being fun for adults!) that we've ever seen is in a town I'd never heard of before visiting, north of Prague in the Czech paradise area. There's stuff to do that's just good ol' fun playing (with a little science or technology mixed in). Water tables, a stage to sing on, a miniature grocery store where kids can role play. There are places to climb, places to drive little cars, fun with mirrors and optical illusions. There's a little bar where children can pretend to pour you a Pilsner Urquell. But then there's an entire floor (nearly empty when we were there!) full of well-designed wooden mechanical puzzles and challenges to test your knowledge of Newtonian physics. They tell me it was designed for little kids and I'm sure that's true, my kids loved it. But even with a masters education in engineering I still found some of them challenging to figure out! Just good stuff for the whole family. It isn't too crowded. It will keep the littlest kids entertained through at least young elementary age kids, and to be honest I found myself having fun as well rather than just sitting on a bench checking my phone.

From the owner: Liberecký iQPARK - inteligentní zábava pro malé i velké, hravé i hloubavé, kde si přijdou na své…read morevšichni, děti i rodiče. Čtyři patra plná interaktivních hravých exponátů i doprovodné programy. Doporučujeme pro děti od tří let, jejich rodiče a prarodiče. Obecně prospěšná společnost iQLANDIA je nástupcem Labyrint Bohemia, o.p.s. (zal. 2002), která vznikla za účelem poskytování neformálního vzdělávání formou interaktivního poznávání. Hlavní aktivitou společnosti je provozování a rozvoj science center iQLANDIA a iQPARK. Science centrum iQLANDIA se od otevření 28. 3. 2014 profiluje jako významné evropské centrum popularizace vědy, výzkumu a přírodních věd. Science centrum iQPARK, první science centrum v ČR (zal. 2004), se zaměřuje na oslovování mladších dětí. Přijď si vyzkoušet práci badatele během našich workshopů nebo buď asistentem při Malé science show. Vše zdarma v rámci vstupu do expozic. Těšíme se na Vás!

Get a sense of the industrial prowess of Czechoslovakia: motorcycles, cars, planes, trains - they…read morebuilt them all. The main hall display is a feast for the eyes. The realisation of what sort of powerhouse Czechoslovakia was in the interbellum really hits you. All the greater news: Czechia retook that place largely, after regaining its freedom. One thing cannot be fixed alas: cars looked so much cooler in the past...

One of the highlights of my trip to Prague was the National Technical Museum (Národní technické…read moremuzeum). It was fantastic. The museum is quite large, with 7 floors (floors -3 to 3, with a floor 0), and including a quick lunch at the museum, I was there for nearly five hours. The exhibits I saw were: Technology in the Home; Printing; Astronomy; Television Studio; Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Design; Photography; Chemistry Around Us; Measurement of Time; Transportation; Steam Engines in the Czech Lands; Metallurgy; Mining; and a temporary exhibit on Taiwan, which was in place of the Technology in Toys exhibit. My favourite exhibits were the astronomy, time, and chemistry exhibits. The astronomy exhibit had really cool instruments, and I probably spent the longest in that exhibit. The Technology in the Home exhibit was pretty interesting as well, and had household appliances on display from the mid-19th century to present time. I didn't care too much for the Taiwan exhibit, although the display of ancient Chinese locks and keys was neat. Overall, this is an amazing museum, and I highly recommend it. The only issue I had, however, was at the restaurant. Before I went to the museum, I checked on their website that they took credit card, which they did. However, for some reason, the restaurant took cash only, which was not mentioned on the website, nor were there any signs indicating this, so I only found out after I had ordered my food. And as I was towards the end of my trip in Prague, I was running low on cash. So beware about that, and bring cash just in case. Other things to note: there is no wi-fi, but it is wheelchair accessible. [Yelp collections: Europe 2015; Prague, Czech Republic; Museums and Art Galleries]

My family and I visited the Prague Jewish Wuarter on our recent trip. The sites were beautiful and…read moremoving. We were especially moved by the cemetery and Pinkas synagogue. We are glad we visited. It wasn't the most kid friendly of sites but we bought the audio guide and that kept him largely occupied. He was interested in the stories of Gollum. The audio guides and tickets were really expensive, by far the most expensive thing we did on our trip. A family ticket for 3 of us with the audio firs was about $80 USD. So that's the only thing to note. Make sure you set aside enough time and money if you choose to do the various sites.

Great collection of museums and synagogues. The highlights were the Spanish synagogue, Old-New…read moreSynagogue, and old cemetery. Prices are pretty high at 20 euros (500 czk) per person. The front desk worker very aggressively tried to upsell us on audio guides, which cost an additional 250 czk (10 euros) per person. We declined, and she argued with us, and then tried to add them on anyway! Having seen the collection, I am confident that the audio guides are not worth it at all. A very unpleasant experience. However, the docents at the individual synagogues were all great.

I can't see it keeping the attention of an older kid- but for my 6 and 4 year old suited them just…read morefine Their is literally every Lego set or character ever and a lot more interactive than expected

Quirky little museum right in the middle of Prague. Packed with floors full of the kind of Lego…read moredisplays you dreamed of making when you were a kid. I was a particular fan of the Harry Potter and Star Wars exhibits but there's everything from pirate ships and castles to road systems, London Bridge and the Taj Mahal. Great fun whether you're a child or an adult.

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.

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!

Great museum featuring all sorts of instruments and showcasing different sounds. In addition to…read moreviewing musical instruments, people can listen to recordings of them and sounds. The museum is very old and probably in need of some upgrading... It also includes a few darker themes, however this is part of the culture and history of Prague. The staff is very nice, although may not speak English. Yet this fact made it one of my most authentic moments in Prague, which had sadly become suffocatingly touristy and English-speaking. The museum is very large and there are not many people in the museum, although the price is fair. In any case, it felt like a much needed respite from the dreadfully touristy streets of Prague. As music is a defining feature of the Czech Republic, but especially Prague, (and as good music is becoming a lost art today), I highly recommend that people visit this museum to learn and expand their minds.

If you are a classical music lover like me, then this is probably going to be a place to fulfill…read moreyour happiness for an hour or two. The Czech Museum of Music is beautiful centrally located right in the heart of Praha. The offered a great gallery for children and lots of stimulation for the kids through the art of music. The rooms just go on and on into loops showcasing three different levels of instruments and versatile arrangements of important documents of music and the history behind it. I was greatly satisfied and had such a pleasant time even playing the piano downstairs for a few minutes. So much to see & do. Definitely a must see when visiting Prague!!! Great for families and everyone who can appreciate the value and understanding of music. Parking isn't the best, but luckily I found parking right across the street on a weekday. Best if you take the tram to the museum! Less stress! Ha ha.

My partner and I visited the museum during the annual Pottery Festival…read more Entrance admission was free. The museum provides a concise overview of the development of the area's pottery industry. Was very helpful. A single room has pottery from the last 5 centuries, including much uncovered during excavations. The explanations are in Polish, German, and English. There is also a short video that provides further historic and technical information, and it is also in several languages. The staff were wonderful, directing us on where to go, and even changed to looped Polish language video to English without us even asking. There is a nice little gift shop in the store with samples of top-rate ceramics. As we was during the pottery festival, the museum also provided an area for visitors (children and adults) to paint and spin pottery.