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Exterior of Sternberg Palace in Prague, home to the National Gallery's Old Masters collection

National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace

ArchitectureArtHistoryOpens 10amFrom Kč 180Malostranská (Metro A)

Built 1698–1708 for Count Wenzel Adalbert of Sternberg and attributed to Giovanni Battista Alliprandi, this High Baroque palace on Hradčanské náměstí became the founding seat of the National Gallery Prague in 1947. Its Old Masters II exhibition spans five centuries of European painting, from Nikodim Kondakov's Russian icon collection and Archduke Franz Ferdinand's Italian primitive-school pictures to Dutch, Flemish and Central European Baroque works by Bruegel, Rubens, van Dyck and Goya. A quiet Baroque garden behind the palace, dotted with modern Czech sculpture, reopens to visitors each spring.

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Old Masters II

Five centuries of European painting: Nikodim Kondakov's Russian icon collection, Archduke Franz Ferdinand's Italian primitives, and Dutch, Flemish and Central European Baroque works by Bruegel, Rubens, van Dyck and Goya.

Permanent collectionKč 180

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Getting there

Hradčanské náměstí 15, 118 00 Prague 1-Hradčany, Czech Republic

Nearest station: Malostranská (Metro A), Hradčanská (Metro A) and Pražský hrad (Tram 22)

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Hours

MonClosed
TueToday10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From Kč 180

100 Kč discounted; 60 Kč school groups (age 16+, min. 10 people); free for visitors under 16; joint ticket with Old Masters I: 300 Kč basic / 200 Kč discounted

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Visitor Information

How much does National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace cost?
Standard adult admission to National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace is Kč 180. 100 Kč discounted; 60 Kč school groups (age 16+, min. 10 people); free for visitors under 16; joint ticket with Old Masters I: 300 Kč basic / 200 Kč discounted. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace?
National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace is open Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays. Closed 24–25 Dec 2026 and 1 Jan 2027; shortened hours 10:00–16:00 on 31 Dec 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace?
National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace is located at Hradčanské náměstí 15, 118 00 Prague 1-Hradčany, Czech Republic, in the Hradčany area of Prague. The nearest stations are Malostranská (Metro A), Hradčanská (Metro A) and Pražský hrad (Tram 22).
What can I see at National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace?
A Baroque palace on Hradčany Square holding the National Gallery's Old Masters — Bruegel, Rubens, El Greco, Goya and rare Russian icons. Current highlights include Old Masters II.
Do I need to book National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace 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 National Gallery Prague – Sternberg Palace?
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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