Prague Other Attractions
Umeleckoprumyslove muzeum
(Museum of Decorative Arts)
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Only a small fraction of the museum's holding are on display, but what is makes a mockery of the distinction between fine and applied art. The fin-de-siècle building itself is a work of art and is divided into two floors. The ground floor hosts temporary exhibitions, while the top floor presents a wide range of crafts. Of particular interest and beauty are the Czech ceramics and glassware.
Ulice 17. Listopada 2, Prague 1.
Tel: (02) 2481 1241.
E-mail: direct@upm-praha.anet.cz
Transport: Metro Staromestka or tram 17 or 18.
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 1000-1800
Admission: K?40
Muchovo Muzeum (Mucha Museum)
Celebrating the life of Czechoslovakia's best-known artist, Alfons Mucha (1860-1934), the collection includes many of his Paris posters, including those for performances by Sarah Bernhardt. Paintings, sketchbooks and a re-creation of his Paris studio are also on display. There is also a pleasant terrace café.
Kaunicky palac, Panska 7, Prague 1
Tel: (02) 628 4162.
E-mail: museum@mucha.cz
Website: www.mucha.cz
Transport: Metro Mustek.
Opening hours: Daily 1000-1800.
Admission: K?120.
Prazske Panoptikum (Prague Wax Museum)
Another recently opened attraction, the Panoptikon presents a number of fascinating tableaux, including a medieval alchemical laboratory and a nineteenth century street scene complete with the figure of Franz Kafka. Small-scale 3D 'pseudo-holographic' films give an idea of media just over the horizon.
Narodni trida 25, Prague 1
Tel: (02) 2108 5217.
E-mail: panoptikon@highland.cz.
Website: www.waxmuseum.cz
Transport: Metro Mustek.
Opening hours: Daily 1000-2000.
Admission: K?119.
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