Museum of Communism, Prague

Name: Museum of Communism
Address: V Celnici 1031/4, Prague, 118 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 212 966

#84 among attractions in Prague

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum of Communism in Czech Republic, located at V Celnici 4 in Prague, Czech Republic, is a museum dedicated to presenting an account of the post–World War II Communist regime in Czechoslovakia in general and Prague in particular. The Museum of Communism offers an immersive look at life behind the Iron Curtain. Genuine artifacts, interviews, archive photographs, artworks, historical documents and large scale installations that bring an entire chapter of history to life. ()

Alternative names: Established: 26 December 2001 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 50°5'16"N, 14°25'48"E

Address

V Celnici 1031/4Praha 1 (Nové Město)Prague 118 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 224 212 966

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Communism open?

Museum of Communism is open:

Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
Friday 9 am - 8 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Communism?

Nearby attractions include Náměstí Republiky, Prague (2 min walk), Municipal House, Prague (3 min walk), Powder Tower, Prague (3 min walk), Broadway Theatre, Prague (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Communism by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Communism:

Tram

Republic Square • Lines: 15, 26, 41, 6, 8, 91, 94, 96 (2 min walk)
Masarykovo nádraží • Lines: 14, 15, 24, 26, 3, 41, 6, 91, 92, 94, 96 (3 min walk)

Metro

Republic Square • Lines: B (2 min walk)
Main Station • Lines: C (10 min walk)

Bus

Republic Square • Lines: 207, 905, 907, 909, 911 (3 min walk)
Masarykovo nádraží • Lines: 905, 907, 908, 911 (4 min walk)

Train

Praha Masarykovo nádraží (5 min walk)
Prague Main Station (12 min walk)

Ferry

Pražská tržnice • Lines: P7 (26 min walk)
Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (26 min walk)