A Renaissance palace on Hradčany Square, built in 1545–1567 by architect Agostino Galli for Johann IV Popel of Lobkowicz. Its façade is covered with elaborate sgraffito decoration of North Italian style. Since 2002 the palace has been owned by the National Gallery Prague, which has presented the permanent Old Masters exhibition here since 2008, featuring works from the 16th–18th centuries (Dürer, Rembrandt, Škréta, Brandl and others). Since 2026 it holds the status of a national cultural monument.
Hradčanské náměstí 185/2, 118 00 Praha 1
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, Wed 10:00–20:00, Mon closed
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A school programme combining a guided tour of Schwarzenberg Palace with an art workshop, where students explore ancient mythology in Renaissance and Baroque art.
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An educational art programme where children explore stories from old masters and learn to interpret paintings through observation, storytelling and creative drawing.
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An interactive educational workshop for primary school students exploring still-life paintings through sensory engagement and creative comic-making activities.
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An educational programme for schools exploring baroque art through legends, theatre and music. Participants will learn to recognize baroque style characteristics and interpret works by renowned artists.
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An educational workshop for secondary and upper secondary students exploring Emperor Rudolf II's art collection and Mannerism, with a creative studio activity at Schwarzenberg Palace.
(15 days)
A collection exhibition showcasing selected works by Old Masters from the National Gallery's extensive holdings. Perfect for lovers of classical art and Renaissance masterpieces.
A guided walk with members of the Sternberg Palace Friends Club exploring the sculptures in the garden. Discover the history and stories behind the artworks that adorn this beautiful space.
A guided tour with curator Martina Jandlová Sošková exploring the history of the Old Masters collection and the Picture Gallery at the Šternberg Palace.
(27 days)
An educational workshop for primary schools exploring ancient mythology through Renaissance and Baroque art, with a hands-on creative component.
(29 days)
An educational programme exploring angels in European art. Children discover angelic figures in masterworks, learn to interpret their symbolism, and create their own angel sculpture in a hands-on workshop.
Dance classes for people with Parkinson's disease and movement limitations, led by professional dancers. A welcoming space for movement, self-care, and community connection regardless of age or experience.
(30 days)
An educational programme for school groups exploring Renaissance art and the principles of perspective, symmetry, and human depiction. Participants learn through hands-on creative work among masterpieces by Dürer, Cranach, and Bronzino.
(30 days)
An interactive educational programme for primary schools that explores Baroque art through sight, touch, and creative hands-on activity. Students examine works by renowned Baroque masters and create their own sensory objects.
(31 days)
An educational programme for secondary school students exploring the fundamental elements of painting and their evolution from Gothic through Renaissance to Baroque. Interactive tour at Šternberský palác with reproductions and models of artworks.
A lecture exploring Chinese art within the broader context of Asian culture, presented by the Club of Friends of Art at Šternberský Palace.
(104 days)
An exhibition exploring the history and symbolism of the lily from antiquity to the present day, tracing its journey from medicinal use through artistic motifs to religious interpretation.