The Clementinum is a vast baroque building complex in Prague's Old Town, one of the largest of its kind in Europe. The Jesuits began construction in 1556 on the site of a former Dominican monastery, and the complex took nearly 170 years to complete. Today it is the seat of the National Library of the Czech Republic. Guided tours take visitors through the Baroque Library Hall, the Meridian Hall, and the Astronomical Tower.
Mariánské náměstí 190/5, 110 00 Praha 1
Opening hours follow the event programme and the operating hours of individual reading rooms
A photographic exhibition capturing the transformations of Clementinum from the late 19th to mid-20th century, revealing forgotten stories and architectural changes within the historic building.
Tour of the Astronomical Tower and Baroque library at Klementinum, a former Jesuit college in central Prague.
An exhibition and academic colloquium celebrating 60 years of the National Library's Collective Music Catalogue, a central registry of Czech musical heritage and sources.
An interactive guide to the services and resources of the Klementinum Library for students and researchers.
Exhibition of facsimile reproductions of historical prints from the oldest Czech printing house. A unique glimpse into the origins of book printing in Bohemia.
The exhibition explores the fates of Bulgarian writers and intellectuals who fled the communist regime. Through personal narratives and documents, it traces their journey between the trauma of losing home and nostalgia for the past.
Interactive programme at Klementinum tailored for preschool children with hands-on activities and age-appropriate entertainment.
Interactive tour of the historic Baroque Clementinum exploring its evolution from the 17th century to today, designed for primary school groups.
A guided tour of the National Library for students, exploring the institution's history and modern services.
An exhibition exploring the wartime and post-war history of European Jewish books and their preservation in the National Library's collections.
Guided tour exploring the wartime and post-war history of European Jewish literary heritage.
A specially designed tour of Clementinum's historic rooms tailored for visually impaired visitors, with accessible presentation methods.
Guided tour of the most beautiful parts of Clementinum: the Mirror Chapel, Baroque Hall, and Astronomical Tower.
A lecture series exploring famous opera voices, organized by Fresh Senior at Klementinum. Perfect for opera and classical music enthusiasts.
A documentary series about forgotten Czech architects and builders who achieved worldwide recognition. Screening followed by discussion.
Exhibition of Greek papyri from the Karl Wessely Collection at Klementinum. Rare documents from antiquity.
Mozart's concert scenes honouring Josef Dušek and the composer's memorial, performed at the historic Klementinum in Prague.
A lecture exploring the life and work of Czech Jesuit Jan Milan among the Kalmyks in historical context.
A lecture exploring historical maps of Bohemia and how they have been adapted for contemporary use.
A concert of classical and popular music in the Mirror Chapel of Klementinum, featuring Jan, a blind pianist and singer from the Prague Conservatory, alongside conductor Alim and the Euterpe ensemble.
The Spanish railway choir Coro de los Ferrocarriles Españoles brings authentic Hispanic-American choral music to Klementinum in Prague.
A lecture series celebrating the great personalities of Czech opera. Organized by Fresh Senior in partnership with the National Library of the Czech Republic.
A Baroque concert in the stunning Mirror Chapel of the Klementinum featuring a violinist, soprano and string quartet. The programme showcases works by Vivaldi, Handel and other Baroque masters.
A lecture on the history of Czech Unitarianism and its cultural significance, open to genealogists and anyone interested in Czech religious history.
A baroque concert in the Mirror Chapel of the Klementinum featuring famous arias by Mozart, Dvořák, Puccini and Lehár. Soprano Gabriela Kopperová and tenor Josef Moravec perform.
An exhibition of thirty medieval manuscripts from the National Library showcases the distinctive notes scribes left at the end of texts — their prayers, complaints, requests for payment, and playful experiments.
Independent festival of Russian-language theatre featuring play readings and conversations with playwrights and actors.
Guided tour of the technical basement of the National Library at Klementinum with four time slots during the Open House Prague festival. Free entry.
A lecture on Kyrgyz kinship systems as part of the "Genealogy for Everyone" series, organized by the National Library of the Czech Republic and the Czech Genealogical and Heraldic Society.
The National Library of the Czech Republic invites you to a hands-on printing workshop at the Svět knihy Praha book fair. Try printing your own postcard on a traditional hand press and discover 550 years of Czech printing heritage.
This exhibition explores the history of Czech printing, beginning with the publication of the first printed book in Bohemia — the Statute of Ernest of Pardubice.