Veletržní palác is a landmark functionalist building from 1928 that now houses part of the National Gallery Prague. It holds the permanent collection of 19th- to 21st-century art alongside a busy programme of temporary exhibitions. The building itself ranks among the finest examples of functionalist architecture in Central Europe.
Dukelských hrdinů 47, 170 00 Praha 7
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed
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A National Gallery collection exhibition showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Czechoslovakia's first two decades, featuring works by Czech, Slovak, and international masters from Picasso to van Gogh on the 3rd floor of Veletržní Palace.
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A guided tour of the National Gallery's permanent exhibition exploring Czech art from 1939 to the present as historical testimony and examining how concepts of artistic quality have changed over time.
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An educational programme for school groups exploring sculpture, materials, and 3D creation. Participants will make their own plaster cast and discover works by Czech artists in the Trade Fair Palace exhibition.
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Creative art programme for preschoolers and early primary students inspired by Wenzel Hablik, where children explore crystalline structures and build their own geometric artworks. Includes a hands-on salt crystallization experiment.
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An educational workshop for school groups exploring water through hands-on experiments and artworks by Czech painters from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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An educational detective game for upper primary school students exploring life in Prague's Josefov ghetto in the late 19th century, examining social inequality and gender roles through art and history.
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An interactive programme exploring poet and visual artist Jiří Kolář's innovative techniques, where secondary school students create their own visual poems and discover concrete poetry.
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An educational programme for school groups where students sketch directly in the gallery and create their own interpretations of works from the 1939–2021: The End of the Black and White Era exhibition.
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An educational programme for school groups where students walk through the 1796–1918 exhibition and record their impressions through sketching. Suitable for primary and secondary school students.
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A Dance Well class offering dance and movement activities for all ages and fitness levels.
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Guided tour through the Biennale In the Matter of Art 2026 exhibition, exploring essential wishes in contemporary art.
in 2 days (5 days)
An outdoor art session for students and adults aged 18 and over.
in 6 days
A lecture on the life and artistic legacy of František Ženíšek, the celebrated designer and visual artist of Prague's National Theatre.
A one-hour exhibition tour focusing on Old Masters paintings and sculptures from the gallery's collection.
(5 days)
Summer creative workshop for children aged 10-13 exploring artistic techniques and creative expression.
(3 days)
Summer creative workshop for children aged 6-9 exploring art through play at Veletržní palác in Prague.
An exhibition examining how bathing became a central theme in early 20th-century European art.
Lecture on medieval art acquisitions in the National Gallery Prague's collections, part of the Art Up Close series.
An exhibition dedicated to the sculptures from Prague's Šternberská Garden, presented by KLUB PŘÁTEL at the Veletržní palác.
A curated exhibition exploring how architecture shapes our daily experience and environment.
Guided tour of the Biennale UMPRUM: Generation Z exhibition in Czech Sign Language for deaf visitors.
Learn the traditional Japanese ink painting technique of sumi-e in this hands-on workshop for teens and adults.
(12 days)
Guided tour through the UMPRUM Biennial exhibition featuring the creative work of young designers and artists.
An architectural walk tracing the history of the National Gallery's buildings and locations on the occasion of its 230th anniversary.
Interactive programme exploring art mediation and shared storytelling at the Veletržní palác.
An exhibition exploring Saint Anthony's temptation in modern art, examining how eroticism transforms into dread and fear.
The NN Prague Run offers four running disciplines for all age groups, with the course running through Stromovka Park.
A moderated debate on working conditions for artists, designers, and architects. Discussion covers art school education, creative-field economics, performance pressure, and mental health.
A colloquium on how cultural institutions are transforming their roles in care, accessibility, and participation. Discussions on well-being, art access, and inclusive communication.
(20 days)
An educational programme for secondary and tertiary students exploring masks as metaphors for identity, featuring discussion, living tableaux, and movement work inspired by post-1989 art.
(2 days)
An interactive playroom for young children (1.5–5 years) with adults, focused on architecture from the 1950s–1980s. Children will build, demolish, and create in the inspiring setting of Veletržní palác.
An interactive workshop for children aged 6+ with adults exploring mid-20th-century urban architecture through building, demolition, and creative material experiments.
A guided tour exploring Antonín Mánes and his foundational role in Czech landscape painting, part of the Art Up Close series at the National Gallery.
(29 days)
An interactive workshop for preschoolers and early primary students to explore sculpture through hands-on carving and discover how form and material interact.
(29 days)
Educational programme for young children exploring light in art. Participants will discover the works of artist Z. Pešánek and create their own installation illuminated with UV light.
(29 days)
An educational tour of the National Gallery Prague's French Collection for French language students (A1–A2), exploring Czech-French cultural ties and featuring interactive conversation practice.
(21 days)
A guided tour exploring 19th and early 20th-century art through thematic dialogue, connecting Czech masters with modernist pioneers across time, movements, and media.
(29 days)
An educational programme for school groups exploring how galleries operate, their collections, and the various roles within museum work. Students take on the role of curator and create their own exhibition project.
(28 days)
A guided tour for school groups exploring how art, design, and cultural institutions shaped interwar Czechoslovakia through the work of key modernist artists and movements.
(9 days)
Expert-led tour of the UMPRUM Biennial exploring Generation Z through contemporary art. Discover the latest trends in modern art with curator Michal Novotný.
(29 days)
Interactive guided tour for secondary and tertiary students that develops critical thinking and visual literacy through dialogue with artworks from 1796–1918.
(2 days)
An interactive playroom for young children aged 1.5–5 years with adults, inspired by Jana Želibská's work and the encounter between body and nature. The programme features play, creative activities, and a visit to a related exhibition at the Veletržní palác.
(30 days)
An interactive programme for young children at the National Gallery that introduces them to Greek mythology and the hero Heracles through works of art.
(29 days)
An educational programme for school groups exploring the First Republic exhibition through observation and sketching. Suitable for primary and secondary school students.
(4 days)
Educational programme exploring how 19th-century Czech artists used visual strategies to shape national identity through historical painting and sculpture. Group activities and critical discussions included.
(9 days)
An educational programme combining the physics of light with Impressionist painting. Students experiment with coloured light in a laboratory, examine original artworks, and create their own light installations.
An interactive programme for school groups where students explore the Veletržní Palace and its architectural features through their own drawing and observation.
A guided tour exploring Group 12:15 and their artistic legacy within Czech modernism. Art historian Markéta Čejková will present works by Jiří Sopka, Michael Rittstein, and Václav Bláha.
Second session of a participatory art mediation series exploring portraiture and the depiction of humanity throughout history. Participants will engage with works from the 1796–1918 exhibition and share their own interpretations.
(11 days)
A guided tour exploring love motifs in art from the late 19th to early 20th century. Art historian Mariana Šindelková leads you through the National Gallery of Prague's exhibitions.