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City Guide > Europe > Czech Republic > Prague | |
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Further Distractions Uměleckoprůmyslového Musea (Museum of Decorative Arts) Only a small fraction of the museum’s holding is on display but what is there makes a mockery of fine art’s supposed elevation above applied art. The fin-de-sičcle building itself is stunning. Divided into two floors, the ground floor hosts temporary exhibitions, while the top floor presents a wide range of crafts. Of particular interest and beauty are the Czech ceramics and glassware. Ulice 17 listopadu 2, Prague 1 Tel: 25109 3135. Fax: 25109 3296. E-mail: komunikace@upm.cz Website: www.knihovna.upm.cz Transport: Metro Staroměstská; tram 17 or 18. Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1800. Admission: Kč150. Muchovo Muzeum (Mucha Museum) Celebrating the life of Czechoslovakia’s best-known artist, Alfons Mucha (1860-1934), this collection in the Kaunitz Palace includes many of his Paris posters, including those for performances by Sarah Bernhardt. Paintings, sketchbooks and a recreation of his Paris studio are also on display. There is a pleasant terrace café as well. Kaunický palác, Panská 7, Prague 1 Tel: 22145 1333. Fax: 22145 1335. E-mail: info@mucha.cz Website: www.mucha.cz Transport: Metro Můstek. Opening hours: Daily 1000-1800. Admission: Kč120. Wax Museum Prague The Wax Museum Prague has proved to be a popular attraction and has now moved from its original home to two different locations. The Melantrichová Museum features the ‘Hall of Celebrities of the 20th Century’, the ‘Gallery of Totalitarian Rulers’ and the multimedia program ‘Magical Prague’. The museum at Mostecká focuses on Czech history, including a medieval alchemical laboratory and a 19th-century street scene. Melantrichová 5, Prague 1 Tel: 22493 3349. Fax: 22493 3915. Transport: Metro Můstek. Mostecká 18, Prague 1 Tel: 25753 5753. Fax: 22493 3915. Transport: Metro Malostranská; tram 12 or 22. E-mail: info@waxmuseumprague.cz Website: www.waxmuseumprague.cz Opening hours: Daily 0900-2000. Admission: Kč120 (single museum), Kč180 (combined ticket); concessions available. Small and temporary museums Prague is constantly acquiring new museums, some for the summer season only. These are often strange and extremely interesting. Visitors should look for posters or leaflets in the tourist offices. Among the best to pop in recent years are the Muzeum Komunismu (Museum of Communism), covering the 1948-1989 reign of Communism in the city and the Sex Machines Museum, an exposition of mechanical erotic appliances. Museum of Communism 1948-89 Na přikopě 10 (first floor), Prague 1 Tel: 22421 2966. E-mail: muzeum@muzeumkomunismu.cz Website: www.muzeumkomunismu.cz Transport: Metro Můstek. Opening hours: Daily 0800-2100. Admission: Kč180 (concessions available). Sex Machines Museum Melantrichova 18, Prague 1 (off the Old Town Square) Tel: 22421 6505. Fax: 22421 6513. E-mail: info@sexmachinesmuseum.com Website: www.sexmachinesmuseum.com Transport: Metro Staroměstská. Opening hours: Daily 1000-2300. Admission: Kč250 (concessions available). |