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Národní muzeum

Prague, Czechia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST MUSEUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 40 2026
Národní muzeum

National museum in a neo-Renaissance building at the top of Wenceslas Square, with natural history, minerals and Czech history. A tunnel links it to the new building, and the dome gives views over Prague.

Highlights

  • Main hall and staircase
  • Mineral collection
  • Dome viewpoint

Good to know

  • Online tickets do not skip the queue
  • Coats and bags go to the cloakroom
  • Allow at least three hours

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