National Technical Museum Prague

National Technical Museum and Prague 7 plan the preservation of a carousel in the Letná park

At the edge of the Letná park, in front of the National Technical Museum, stands the oldest floored carousel in Europe. The National Technical Museum is planning to restore the carousel's structural parts in the immediate future, which, however, will not be enough to restore the carousel to a fully functioning state. Therefore, a cooperative project between the district of Prague 7, the National Technical Museum and other nearby institutions has been formed to plan the restoration of the remaining portions, and return the carousel to fully functional status in the near future. This initiative is open to sponsorship by the public, that is, to anyone wishing to help restore the Letná carousel. Beginning January 6th, 2015, it is possible to contribute to the restoration fund by donating to transparent account: 107-9304750207/0100.

The National Technical Museum opened the Center for Building Heritage in Plasy

The National Technical Museum opened the Center for Building Heritage in Plasy, in the newly renovated buildings of the former monastery brewery and mill. It serves as a unique center for documenting, exhibiting and educating in the fields related to the history of architecture, civil engineering and traditional construction methods.

Reduced admission days in 2016

Days of reduced admission (50CZK) for all visitors:

28. 10. 2016 – Foundation of the Czechoslovak Republic
18. 12. 2016 – Anniversary of the death of Václav Havel

We are looking forward to your visit.

Výstavy

September 28th, 2016 - March 26th, 2017 - Czech Cinematograph. The Dawning of the Film Industry (1896–1930)

On the occasion of 120 years since the first film screening in the Czech lands, the exhibition presents unique cinematography collections of the National Technical Museum and the National Film Archive. The exhibition will carry the visitors into the period of film beginnings, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and acquaint them with contemporary film equipment and movie production.
May 12th, 2016 - February 5th, 2017 - Civitas Carolina - Building under the Reign of Charles IV

The National Technical Museum is joining the celebrations marking the 700th anniversary of the birth of Emperor Charles IV with the exhibition “Civitas Carolina - Building under the Reign of Charles IV”. The event highlights the extraordinary achievements in the field of architecture during the great construction boom initiated by this outstanding ruler. It displays an array of contemporary construction elements and methods mainly via functioning replicas of construction machinery.
April 13th - October 16th, 2016 - Velorex cars

Ten of the legendary Czechoslovak motored Velorex three-wheelers are on display – along with better known versions there are unique prototypes such as the HOBA II or the truck version, Velorex 435 D.
February 17th - December 31st, 2016 - From Flame to LED - The Evolution of Electric Light The exhibition focuses on the development of light sources from the mid-19th century to present. It maps the evolution of arc lamps as well as light bulbs.