Museum of Decorative Arts, Prague

The Museum of Decorative Arts is housed in a 19th century Neo-Renaissance building and displays examples of international historical and contemporary arts. The aim of this museum is to preserve samples of art and crafts throughout-the-ages for future generations.

The ground floor of the museum holds exhibitions that change every month and showcase the works of both renowned and emerging artists. On the first floor there are permanent exhibitions of objects from the 14th century to the present day.

The Story of Fibre Exhibition has a wonderful collection of wedding dresses, dating from the 14th to the 19th century, as well as miniature dresses for porcelain dolls. In the Print and Image section you will find books and prints made on the first printing presses, photos, public notices and books on graphic arts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Treasury Exhibition displays metals and assorted objects: jewellery, candlesticks, statues, etc. The Time Machine gallery features clocks and watches from the 15th to the 20th century. In the Glass and Ceramics gallery you will find 16th–19th century ceramics, 18–19th century porcelain and 20th century glass and ceramics.

There is also a small gift ‘area’ at the entrance and a very good café that is frequented by local artists. There is a small entrance fee to the museum and a little extra for an audio guide.

Opening hours:
Tuesday: 10:00am-8:00pm; Wednesday-Sunday 10am-6pm