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Exterior of the Náprstek Museum building (U Halánků) in Prague's Old Town

Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures

ArtHistoryOpens 10amFrom Kč 140Národní třída (Metro B)

Founded in 1874 by philanthropist Vojta Náprstek in his family's former brewery and distillery, U Halánků, this branch of the National Museum holds ethnographic, archaeological and photographic collections from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania donated largely by Czech travellers and explorers. Its historic courtyard and galleries now host both a permanent hall on the cultures of Australia and Oceania and a rotating programme of temporary exhibitions on non-European cultures.

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Betlémské náměstí 1, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic

Nearest station: Národní třída (Metro B) and Národní (tram 6, 9, 18, 22, 23)

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MonClosed
TueToday10:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

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From Kč 140

Reduced 100 CZK (seniors 65+, ages 15-18, students/ISIC/ITIC); school groups 40 CZK/person; free for children under 15 with an adult and for visitors with severe disabilities

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How much does Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures cost?
Standard adult admission to Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures is Kč 140. Reduced 100 CZK (seniors 65+, ages 15-18, students/ISIC/ITIC); school groups 40 CZK/person; free for children under 15 with an adult and for visitors with severe disabilities. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures?
Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Wed opens 09:00); closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures?
Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures is located at Betlémské náměstí 1, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic, in the Staré Město area of Prague. The nearest stations are Národní třída (Metro B) and Národní (tram 6, 9, 18, 22, 23).
What can I see at Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures?
A 19th-century collector's cabinet of Asian, African and American treasures inside a former Old Town brewery. Current highlights include New Caledonia: An Archipelago at a Crossroads, Cultures of Australia and Oceania and Vojta Náprstek Reloaded.
Do I need to book Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures 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 Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures?
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.

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