Náprstek Museum, Prague

Name: Náprstek Museum
Address: Betlemske Namesti 1, Praha 1, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 497 500

#208 among attractions in Prague

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Náprstek Museum is a museum of Asian, African and Native American art located in Bethlehem Square in Prague, Czech Republic. It is one of several permanent exhibitions of the National Museum. The museum is situated in the former brewing and wine-making compound of U Halanku in the Prague Old Town. ()

Local name: Náprstkovo muzeum asijských, afrických a amerických kultur Coordinates: 50°5'2"N, 14°24'57"E

Address

Betlemske Namesti 1, Praha 1Praha 1 (Staré Město)Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 224 497 500

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Day trips

Náprstek Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karlovy lázně, Charles Bridge, Bedřich Smetana Museum, Kranner's Fountain.

~700 ftNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Náprstek Museum open?

Náprstek Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Náprstek Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross, Prague (2 min walk), Bethlehem Chapel, Prague (3 min walk), Theatre on the Balustrade, Prague (3 min walk), Park of National Awakening, Prague (4 min walk).

How to get to Náprstek Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Náprstek Museum:

Tram

Karlovy lázně • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (3 min walk)
Národní divadlo • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 22, 23, 41, 9, 93, 97, 98, 99 (5 min walk)

Bus

Mariánské náměstí • Lines: 194 (7 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: 194, 207 (9 min walk)

Metro

Staroměstská • Lines: A (8 min walk)
Národní třída • Lines: B (9 min walk)

Train

Újezd (15 min walk)
Nebozízek (20 min walk)

Ferry

Výtoň (30 min walk)