Kunsthalle Praha is a private non-profit gallery of modern and contemporary art, opened in 2022 in the former Zenger Electrical Substation in the Klárov area of Malá Strana. The building, designed by architect Vilém Kvasnička in a neoclassical style and built in 1930–1931, is a listed cultural monument. Across 1,300 m² of exhibition space it hosts temporary shows of Czech and international art from the 20th and 21st centuries, alongside educational programmes and cultural events. The venue also includes a design shop, bistro, and a café terrace with views of Prague Castle.
Klárov 132/5, 118 00 Praha 1
Mon 11:00-19:00, Tue closed, Wed 11:00-21:00, Thu-Sun 11:00-19:00
The Kunsthalle Praha collection exhibition brings together modernist, post-war and contemporary artworks in conversation with guest artists, celebrating fragility and vulnerability as forms of resilience.
Members of Kunsthalle Praha get early access to French artist Annette Messager's exhibition before it opens to the public. The show features her drawings, collages, and installations that blend textiles, light, and movement.
A members-only guided tour of Annette Messager's new exhibition at Kunsthalle Praha with curator Christelle Havranek. Discover works that play with contrasts of care and violence, order and chaos through textile installations and everyday objects.
An informal welcome reception for Kunsthalle Praha members featuring a welcome drink and the chance to meet the curators and leadership behind the new Annette Messager exhibition.
Members of Kunsthalle Praha visit the studio of artist Valentýna Janů to explore her creative process and the themes shaping her current work.
Guided tour of Annette Messager's exhibition at Kunsthalle Praha, exploring the French artist's installations and the contrasts that define her practice.
An exclusive members' trip to Art Basel Paris, the world-renowned art fair held at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris.
An evening combining art, drinks, and community networking: guided tour of Annette Messager's Tragicomedy exhibition followed by relaxed conversation with women from the Femme Palette community.
An evening debate on the impact of social media on children and teenagers, featuring former EU Commissioner Věra Jourová and digital creator Lukefry.
An immersive performance by Lukáš Hofmann responds to the Memory of Touch exhibition, using the architecture of Kunsthalle Praha to create living images that explore the relationship between body, space, and viewer.
A guided tour of the Memory of Touch exhibition with curator and artists, exploring the Kunsthalle Praha collection as a space of dialogue between history and contemporary art.
Kunsthalle Praha opens during Prague Art Week with a flexible pay-what-you-can admission model. Explore the Memory of Touch: Chapter I exhibition and the interactive CTRL+Play installation in Kidshalle.
A studio visit with artist Marie Lukáčová, exploring her interdisciplinary practice spanning film, animation, and drawing, with discussion of her work in the Memory of Touch exhibition.
Guided tour of Memory of Touch with the curator and restorer of Kunsthalle Praha's collection, exploring conservation, restoration, and the stories behind the artworks.
Perfumer Kateřina Šantrochová leads a hands-on workshop where participants create and take home their own custom fragrance from natural essences.
A curator-led tour of South African artist William Kentridge's exhibition, tracing his creative evolution from animation to multidisciplinary art forms.
Members' exclusive opening hours for the first major William Kentridge retrospective in the Czech Republic, featuring the South African artist's work on social justice and human experience.
An experimental performance created during a workshop with South African curator Bronwyn Lace, followed by a discussion about the creative process and principles of The Centre for the Less Good Idea.
Expert-led tour of William Kentridge's exhibition exploring apartheid, decolonization, and the artist's practice with historian Ondřej Crhák and Kunsthalle lecturer Lenka Štěpánková.
Members visit the studio of artists Roman Štětina and Tereza Štětinová to explore their work in video, sculpture, and installation.
Experimental concert by Toyota Vangelis in the CTRL+Play installation, where 3D printer sounds become part of a live electronic composition blending industrial ambient and performative art.
A three-day summer programme for educators at Kunsthalle Praha featuring lectures and workshops on contemporary art, sculpture, and art collecting.
Guided tour through two current exhibitions at Kunsthalle Praha exploring an artist's creative evolution and contemporary artistic dialogues.
Two exhibitions at Kunsthalle Praha: an interactive installation and a sensory exhibition inviting visitors to participate and reflect.
An exhibition of experimental art exploring interactive and digital creation at Prague's Kunsthalle.
A curator's commentary on the exhibition The Battle Between YES and NO with Christelle Havranek at Kunsthalle Praha.
A curator discusses the Memory of Touch exhibition with artist Tevž Logar. Lecture held in English.
English-language guided tour of the Memory of Touch exhibition led by curator Tevž Logar, exclusively for Kunsthalle Praha members.
Exclusive members' preview of the Memory of Touch exhibition at Kunsthalle Praha, offering early access to the artworks before public opening.
A curator's talk on the exhibition The Battle Between YES and NO with Christelle Havranek at Kunsthalle Praha in English.
Members-only creative workshop where you'll learn to draw a stylized coffee pot design under the guidance of designer Maria Spacková.
Kunsthalle Praha participates in Prague Museum Night with a flexible Pay What You Can admission system.
Art historian Maria Rakušanová explores Kafka's engagement with visual culture and the interplay between image and language in his work.
Musicologist Tereza Havelková explores opera's role in colonial and decolonial contexts in this engaging lecture at Kunsthalle Praha.
Kunsthalle Praha celebrates International Children's Day with free admission for children and their adult companion. Explore William Kentridge's exhibition and interactive installations in Kidshalle.
Creative workshop on drawing a designer coffee pot, led by designer Maria Špačková.
A creative workshop with designer Marie Špačková where participants create their own ceramic mug with personal drawings, including glazing, firing, and an original design.
A curator-led tour of South African artist William Kentridge's exhibition, tracing his evolution from animated films to multidisciplinary projects that blend politics, history, and personal narrative.
A debate evening exploring the experiences of young people, activism, and mental resilience in times of constant pressure, featuring two prominent social activists and a curated artwork selection.
An experimental reading event where ambient music and literature merge in an immersive atmosphere at Kunsthalle Praha.
A shared reading event at Kunsthalle Praha combining ambient music, literature, and visual art. Bring your own book or borrow one from the gallery and enjoy focused reading with live instrumental accompaniment.
A reading gathering in the gallery with ambient music, where visitors enjoy their own books in the peaceful atmosphere of Kunsthalle Praha.
An exclusive visit to the AVU Drawing Studio for Kunsthalle Praha members, featuring student presentations and direct interaction with emerging artists.
Kunsthalle Praha is an interdisciplinary gallery in Prague's historic centre showcasing contemporary and modern art. Visitors can explore exhibitions, visit the design shop, bistro, and café with a terrace.
A guided tour behind the scenes of Kunsthalle Praha, exploring the history and architecture of this former 1930s transformer station turned contemporary art gallery.
Kunsthalle Praha opens its doors to introduce young children to architecture through interactive games and hands-on experiences tailored to the youngest visitors.
A commented lecture examining the clash between YES and NO, delving into the philosophical and practical dimensions of binary thought.
The first major Czech exhibition of William Kentridge, one of the most important contemporary artists. The show explores his work shaped by apartheid and engages with social, historical, and universal themes of human life.