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National Museum (Národní muzeum)
 The National Museum in Prague dominates
the top of Wenceslas Square. It was opened in 1890, at
the peak of the Czech National Revival movement, as a grand
representation of Czech history and nationalism. Severe
damage was caused to the front facade, pillars and statues
when the building came under fire from the occupying Soviets
in 1968.
The museum houses exhibits on the
prehistory of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia, collections
of rocks and minerals, and vast paleontology, zoology,
and anthropology displays.
The opening times and admission listed
below are subject to change. Please check the museum website
for current information.
Address: Václavské
náměstí 68, Prague 1
Getting there: Metro
A/C or tram 11 to Muzeum
Hours: 10.00 -
18.00 (May - Sep.), 9.00 - 17.00 (Oct. - Apr.),
closed every first Tuesday of the month
Admission: Full 80 Kč/reduced
40 Kč; free every first Monday of the month
Website: www.nm.cz/english/index.htm
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