Veletržní palác is a landmark functionalist building from 1928 that houses the National Gallery Prague's collection of modern and contemporary art spanning the 19th to 21st centuries. Works by Picasso, Klimt and Alfons Mucha are among the highlights. The building itself ranks as one of the finest examples of functionalist architecture in Central Europe.
Staroměstské náměstí 12, 110 00 Praha 1
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, Mon closed
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A permanent exhibition of European masterworks from the 16th to 18th centuries, featuring works by Dürer, Rubens, Goya and Rembrandt, with a new section on Baroque art in Bohemia.
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A permanent exhibition of Czechoslovak architecture and lifestyle from 1956–1989 showcases works by prominent architects and designers in the context of everyday life. The National Gallery display reveals how architecture and design intertwined with housing, technology, labour, and culture in socialist Czechoslovakia.
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The National Gallery in Prague offers free admission for all children and young people under 15 to all its collection exhibitions and special exhibitions. Free entry also applies to disability pass holders, club members, and other groups; adults with a Komerční banka card receive a 20% discount.
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A comprehensive collection exhibition featuring over 450 works by 150 artists from 1796–1918, including masterpieces by Klimt, Munch, van Gogh, and Picasso. The display explores European art across three thematic sections spanning the long 19th century.
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A ten-day ticket for 750 CZK provides access to all National Gallery Prague collection exhibitions, featuring works by world masters and leading Czech artists.
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An outdoor photography exhibition celebrating 230 years of the National Gallery Prague's history. Archival images showcase key moments in the gallery's presentation of art collections.
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A chamber exhibition at the National Gallery commemorates Czech artist Jiří Kolář's participation in the prestigious 1969 São Paulo Biennial, where he won an international award. The show reconstructs his presentation and explores the complex political context of Czechoslovak participation during the Cold War.
(5 days)
Summer studio workshop for children aged 10-13 at the National Gallery in Prague, focused on creative exploration and cultural discovery.
(26 days)
Guided tour through the UMPRUM Biennial exhibition showcasing contemporary work by Generation Z creators. Perfect for art and design enthusiasts.
A spring festival for young people at the National Gallery in Prague, blending art, culture, and entertainment.
The National Gallery Prague invites visitors to explore all permanent exhibitions free of charge on International Museum and Gallery Day, with an additional programme.
A lecture on the bathing motif in early 20th-century European art, its symbolic significance, and its role in the work of leading artists of the era.
A lecture marking 230 years since the founding of the National Gallery's predecessor institution, examining its role as either an art sanctuary or a research laboratory.
(38 days)
An educational course by the National Gallery exploring Gothic architecture and art through lectures and guided collection tours, with discounted rates for students and seniors.
(94 days)
The UMPRUM Biennial: Generation Z showcases diploma and bachelor projects by 25 students from Prague's Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design. The exhibition at the National Gallery explores embodiment, identity, and our relationship with the virtual world.
(95 days)
A cross-section of work by 25 students from Prague's Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, featuring diploma and bachelor projects from the past two years spanning architecture, design, fashion and fine art.
(134 days)
A regular Thursday art workshop for children 8–10 years old at the National Gallery Prague, where young artists explore various techniques from painting to photography under the guidance of an experienced educator.
(134 days)
A regular art workshop for children aged 6–8 at the National Gallery, where young artists draw inspiration from real artworks and explore various techniques from drawing to photography.
(134 days)
A regular art workshop for children aged 11–13 at the National Gallery Prague, where young artists draw inspiration from original works and explore classical and contemporary techniques.
(253 days)
A guided-tour series through the National Gallery Prague's historic buildings, led by curators and educators. Explore how art has evolved across centuries through the museum's major collections.