The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague (UPM) occupies a Neo-Renaissance building from 1900, designed by Josef Schulz and facing the Rudolfinum. Its collections span applied arts from the Middle Ages to the present - glass, ceramics, textiles, furniture and graphic design. The building itself is one of the finest examples of Prague historicist architecture.
17. listopadu 2, 110 00 Praha 1
Tue 10:00-20:00, Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed
A major permanent exhibition showcasing over 1,300 objects of European applied art from antiquity to the present, organized thematically across six halls of the historic museum building.
An exhibition exploring the vase as one of humanity's oldest and most enduring cultural forms. The show traces the vase's evolution from prehistory to the present through six thematic sections, presenting works from museum collections – from ceramics and porcelain to glass and metal.
An exhibition exploring cottages and summer houses as an architectural phenomenon of the 20th century. Discover how these structures became an important part of modern architecture's evolution.
An exhibition exploring the work of restorers and conservators who preserve cultural heritage through their meticulous, often unseen efforts.
An exhibition revealing the invisible work of restorers and conservators who protect cultural heritage. Discover the fundamental processes and modern methods behind the preservation of artworks.
Guided tour of Prague's historic Ořechovka garden colony, exploring its unique architecture and heritage.
Explore the cottage as an architectural phenomenon through a guided tour with the exhibition curator at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
Guided tour of the Madonna mia exhibition with sculptor Jindra Viková, exploring themes of female identity, motherhood, and emotional experience through her ceramic and intermedia works.
Guided tour of an exhibition examining the chata as an architectural phenomenon at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
Guided tour of an exhibition examining the vase as a cultural and life symbol at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
Guided tour of an exhibition exploring restoration techniques and the stories behind preserving valuable artworks, led by museum curators.
A summer picnic in Prague's museum grounds with activities for the whole family.
A curator-led guided tour exploring the vase as a cultural and historical symbol at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
Guided tour of Josef Sudek's industrial photography exhibition, led by the curator exploring iron, steel, and machines.
A guided walk through Prague following the footsteps and photographic subjects of the legendary photographer Josef Sudek.
A hands-on woodworking workshop for children and parents at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague.
A guided tour of Prague's cubist buildings, showcasing the unique architecture of this period and its history.
Guided tour of an exhibition on artwork restoration with the museum curator, exploring restoration techniques and the stories of historical objects.
A lecture on how the vase became a key form in European avant-garde art and its lasting impact on modern design.
Curator PhDr. Radim Vondráček leads a guided tour through an exhibition exploring the vase as a symbol of culture and life, from antiquity to the present day.
Curator Jana Černovská leads a guided tour of an exhibition exploring the vase as one of humanity's most enduring cultural symbols, from ancient times to the present day.
Art historian Daria Murzina presents new research on ancient objects from the dispersed collection of Vojtěch Lanna Jr., which she has reconstructed through auction records, museum inventories, and archival sources.
A lecture on the history of cottages and shelters built by the Czechoslovak Tourists Club during the interwar period, featuring archival photographs, notable and lesser-known builders, and the role of the KČST Technical Commission.
A lecture and hands-on workshop exploring historical flower arranging and vase types from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, culminating in creating your own arrangements in the museum's historic building.
A lecture and workshop on historical flower arranging led by a curator of the National Heritage Institute. Learn about vases and arrangements through the centuries, then create your own arrangement for the museum.