Discover the National Technical Museum in Prague

Name: National Technical Museum
Address: 1320/42, Hlavní město Praha, 170 00, CZ
Rating: 4.7

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Overview

Established in 1908, the National Technical Museum in Prague stands as a premier destination for those intrigued by technological advancements. Housing an impressive collection of over one million artifacts, with around 40,000 showcased at any given time, the museum narrates the fascinating history of technology. Conveniently located near the expansive Letna plain, it is easily accessible from the city center. Start your exploration in the expansive Transport Hall, where you will uncover the evolution of various motorized vehicles across genres, including automobiles, planes, trains, motorcycles, and boats, brought to life through extraordinary exhibits. The journey continues in the Astronomy Hall, featuring an array of historical astronomical instruments dating back to the 16th century, along with original maps and documents that enrich the experience. In addition to these remarkable displays, visitors can delve into the development of radio and television, as well as the remarkable golden age of railways.

Reviews

Jan Novak

Czech Republic

Overall, it did not meet my expectations. I have visited many similar museums worldwide, so I expected a bit too much. There wasn't enough information about some vehicles, and the camera technology section could delve deeper into the history of cameras in the Czech Republic. Nevertheless, it was still good. During my visit, a school group was present, and they were not following the one-way system, which made it a tight squeeze at times. However, this did not affect my rating since the museum had little control over it. The reason for my 3-star rating was due to a museum staff member who was following me around in the photography section, which was wholly unsettling. It's still worth a visit.

Petra Novotna

Czech Republic

This is one of the best technical museums I have visited. It's interesting for both kids and adults, and we spent about 4 hours there. The most impressive was the "mining" route on the -3 level; it's a must-see. In the TV studio, a friendly staff member allowed us to sit in the anchor's chair and take pictures, which was a lot of fun.

Jakub Horak

Czech Republic

Give yourself plenty of time to explore everything properly. The main hall has many awesome vehicles in excellent condition. There are numerous exhibitions across different floors. We spent a lot of time in the main hall and had to rush through the exhibits on the upper floors. The photography exhibit was one of my favorites. There is a free cloakroom, and lockers are available if you have coins.

Tereza Kolar

Czech Republic

I didn’t expect such a wide range of information and items. While it may not go deeply into each category, it’s great to see multiple items. There’s a workshop for kids (make sure to check the schedule). The place is very clean and well-maintained. After your visit, you can also take a walk in the surrounding area, which is highly recommended.

Marek Svoboda

Czech Republic

The transportation section is fantastic; I would visit just for that. The photography and telecommunications sections are good too, and the astronomy section is nice. There is a lot of open space for future potential exhibits. I was hoping the gift shop would have model cars and kits of Czech cars, but they didn't. The free cloakroom was a nice touch; you put in a coin and get it back when you leave.