iMuseum of Communism
A private museum near Prague's Old Town reconstructing daily life under the Czechoslovak communist regime, from the 1948 takeover to the 1989 Velvet Revolution. Roughly 1,500 square metres of immersive sets - a classroom, a state grocery shop, a shock-worker's workshop and a secret police interrogation room - sit alongside propaganda posters, artifacts and archival film. Founded in 2001 by American businessman Glenn Spicker with documentary filmmaker Jan Kaplan, the exhibition is structured as a three-act narrative: the communist dream, its grim reality, and the nightmare of repression.
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What's On
Permanent Collections
Reconstructed Communist-Era Schoolroom
A walk-in classroom mock-up with period desks and a blackboard, showing how ideology was taught to Czechoslovak schoolchildren.
State Grocery Shop Replica
A recreated socialist-era grocer's shop with near-empty shelves, illustrating chronic shortages under state-run commerce.
Propaganda Posters: The Good Life Under Communism
Original state posters promoting the promised prosperity of communist rule, displayed alongside the era's harsher realities.
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Getting there
Hours
| Mon | 09:00–20:00 |
| TueToday | 09:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–20:00 |
Admission
From Kč 390
Students 310 CZK, seniors 65+ 340 CZK, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children 10-17) 820 CZK, children under 10 free with a paying adult
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- How much does Museum of Communism cost?
- Standard adult admission to Museum of Communism is Kč 390. Students 310 CZK, seniors 65+ 340 CZK, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children 10-17) 820 CZK, children under 10 free with a paying adult. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Museum of Communism?
- Museum of Communism is open Open daily 9:00-20:00 (cash desk closes 30 min before closing); closed 24 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museum of Communism?
- Museum of Communism is located at V Celnici 4, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic, in the Nové Město area of Prague. The nearest station is Náměstí Republiky (Metro B).
- What can I see at Museum of Communism?
- Recreated schoolrooms, empty shop shelves and a secret-police interrogation cell relive Czechoslovakia's 1948-1989 communist decades. Current highlights include Reconstructed Communist-Era Schoolroom, State Grocery Shop Replica and Propaganda Posters: The Good Life Under Communism.
- Do I need to book Museum of Communism in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit Museum of Communism?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Image credits
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- Museum of CommunismJiriMatejicek / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reconstructed Communist-Era SchoolroomChemical Engineer / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Grocery Shop ReplicaChemical Engineer / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Propaganda Posters: The Good Life Under CommunismChemical Engineer / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mucha MuseumVitVit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mucha Museum (Savarin Palace)Crestyl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prague City Gallery (GHMP)Deror avi, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Museum of Prague – Main BuildingA.Savin / Wikimedia Commons