Old Royal Palace - Gothic Floor Info: www.pribeh-hradu.cz or tel. 224 373 102.
Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Exhibition: The Story of Prague Castle. Presenting the history of Prague Castle. On display: original items from the Prague Castle collections and individual castle construction stages. New: Anna Svídnická s funeral robe (one of Charles IV s wives). Program for children: "Playing Castle", film projection, interactive programs.
The Story of Prague Castle - fall version: Funeral exhibit of Ladislaus the Posthumous. Son of Albert II, King of Germany, and Elizabeth, daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund, Ladislaus the Posthumous (22 Feb. 1440 - 23 Nov. 1457) died 550 years ago while preparing for his marriage to Magdalena, daughter of Charles VII of France. The Black Death was thought to be the cause of the sudden death of the last Luxembourg dynasty descendant on the Czech throne. Not until recently however, did anthropological research reveal the true reason - leukemia. The young king was buried in the royal tomb in a festive royal gown and shoes. Due to reconstruction work, the funeral exhibit was closed in 1928. It has now been restored and is open again.
The Royal Archives - State Records in the Old Royal Palace.
Admission included with tour tickets.
Exhibition: Textiles over the centuries. Baroque tapestries, hand-woven carpets, remains of original fabric covers from furniture, religious gowns and fabrics from clothing found during archeological excavations, all dating from the 10th - 20th centuries. The exhibition will introduce modern textile conservation and restoration techniques operating since the year 2000 under the Prague Castle Administration's Fine Art Collections.
The Prague Castle Picture Gallery (Obrazárna Pražského hradu) 2nd courtyard, info: www.obrazarna-hradu.cz
Open daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free admission: every Monday 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Permanent exhibition:
The Prague Castle Picture Gallery is the oldest continual collection of paintings in the Czech Republic. In this former stable built in the renaissance style, visitors may view selected works of royal artists, old German and Dutch renaissance masters, works of Italian renaissance and mannerism, as well as Central European and Dutch baroque artists.
Exhibitions: Bartholomeus Spranger - allegory on Turkish wars. The Prague Castle Picture Gallery has acquired yet another top-notch work of art illustrating the interesting story of the castle
s collections. Oil on wood from Spranger'
s late stage accompanied by text explaining the contents of the painting, as well as important details along with materials from reflectographic research which have revealed numerous under paintings. Long-term loan. Newly discovered works by the artists of emperor Rudolf II. Showcasing newly discovered oil paintings and sculpture from a private collection. These works with mythological and religious themes, which have never been exhibited, were created by the following artists: the German painter, diplomat, and buyer of artworks for the imperial collection Hans von Aachen (1552 - 1615); Flemish painter and engraver Bartholomeus Spranger (1546 - 1611); Dutch sculptor Adrian de Vries (approx. 1545 - 1626). Until 31 March.
The Picture Gallery Under a Magnifying Glass: Beauty and Suffering - notes on Carlo Saraceni'
s (1579 - 1620) painting of Saint Sebastian. A series of exhibitions on representations of St. Sebastian in fine art, this time the focus is on Saraceni, early 17th century Roman baroque painter. Until 17 Feb.
Imperial Stable at the Prague Castle (Jízdárna Pražského hradu) www.kulturanahrade.cz
Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibition: Mikoláš Aleš. On display: a panoramic review of Ales' work, encompassing his paintings, cartoons, illustrations and monumental architectural designs. Until 20 April.
Imperial Stable (Císařská konírna Pražského hradu)
Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full - CZK 120, reduced - CZK 60, family - CZK 180, school groups - CZK 350.
Exhibition: Skupina Máj 57/The May 57 Group. In the 1950s - 1960s, the group consisted of young Czech artists who refused the official dictatorship of the totalitarian regime in art and promoted free expression in art. Members included: Zbynek Sekal, Robert Piesen, Jirí Balcar, Miloslav Chlupác, Zdenek Palcr, Stanislav Podhrázský, Jan Svankmajer, etc., whose works are currently regarded the best late 20th century modern Czech art. Extended until 6 Jan.
Theresian Wing of the Old Royal Palace
Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full - CZK 70, reduced - CZK 40, family - CZK 110, school groups - CZK 30.
Exhibition: Prague Castle in Photographs 1939 - 1989. Third part of this exhibition series introducing the Prague Castle during World War II and the communist regime. Although the main goal of this exhibition is to show the changes the Prague Castle has undergone in various stages, it also illustrates the development of photography, photographic techniques and photographic experiments. On display: purely documentary images as well as fine art photographs (J. Sudek, K. Plicka, Illek & Paul). Extended until 31 Jan.
THE NATIONAL GALLERY IN PRAGUE (NÁRODNÍ GALERIE V PRAZE) Prague 1, Staromestské nám. 12, www.ngprague.cz OPENING HOURS:
All permanent National Gallery exhibitions are open daily except Mondays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The last tour of permanent and short term exhibits is at 5.30 p.m. NOTE:
St. George'
s Convent: exhibition will be closed until 6 June 2008.
Trade Fair Palace (Veletrzní palác): From 17 Jan. 2008 the 4th floor will be closed. FREE AND REDUCED ADMISSION:
Children under 6 free. Reduced ticket: children between 6-15, students, seniors over 60, school groups: CZK 20 per student. Admission to individual exhibitionsis set separately. Subject to change. FREE ADMISSION DAY:
Admission is free every first Wednesday of the month from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. (valid for permanent and short exhibitions). GIFT IDEAS:
Gift ticket to the National Gallery exhibitions in Prague: Ticket for one: CZK 500, ticket for two: CZK 900. Tickets available at all National Gallery box offices.
THE HOUSE OF THE BLACK MADONNA (DUM U ČERNÉ MATKY BOŽÍ) THE CZECH CUBIST MUSEUM Prague 1, Ovocný trh 19, tel. 224 211 746
The museum is temporarily closed due to the installation of a new air conditioning system.
ST. AGNES OF BOHEMIA CONVENT (KLÁŠTER SV. ANEŽKY ČESKÉ) The National Gallery old art collection Prague 1, U Milosrdných 17, tel. 221 879 111, 224 810 628
Directions: metro A to Staromestská st.; tram 5, 8, 14 to Dlouhá st., tram 17 to Právnická fakulta st., bus No. 133, Rásnovka st.
Admission: full - CZK 100, reduced - CZK 50, family - CZK 150 (from 4 p.m. - CZK 50/30/50). PERMANENT EXHIBITION:
Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe. Czech Gothic art (Master of the Vyssí Brod Altar, Master of the Michle Madonna, Master Theodoric, Master of the Trebon Altar, works of beautiful style, Master of the Altar of the Knights of the Cross, Master of the Litomerice Altar, Master IP), German and Austrian art (Master of Winkler'
s Epitaph, A. Altdorfer, Lucas Cranach sr.), medieval arts and crafts. Tactile exhibition of 13 - 15th century Czech medieval sculpture casts. North wing of the Cross Corridor in the convent. Guided tours:
Guided tours can be scheduled. Languages offered: Czech, German, English, French and Italian. Admission: Czech - CZK 500 per hour per group + admission; English, German, French or Italian - CZK 1,200 per hour per group (up to 15 persons) or CZK 1,500 per hour per group (16 - 25 persons) + admission.
ST. GEORGE'
S CONVENT (KLÁŠTER SV. JIŘÍ) The National Gallery old art collection Prague 1 - The Prague Castle, Jiřské nám. 33, tel. 257 531 644, 257 530 543, 257 535 829-30
The exhibition Bohemian Art from the Era of Emperor Rudolf II to the End of Baroque, will be closed during its relocation to the Schwarzenberg Palace on Hradcanské námesti. No accompanying events for Czech baroque art will take place while it is being relocated.
The new 19th century art exhibition will reopen 6. June 2008.
KINSKÝ PALACE (PALÁC KINSKÝCH) Prague 1, Staroměstské nám. 12, tel. 224 810 758
Directions: metro A/B to Mustek st., metro A to Staromestská st.
Admission: full - CZK 100, reduced - CZK 50, family - CZK 150 (from 4 p.m. - CZK 50/30/50). EXHIBITION:
Landscape in 19th Century Czech Art. Czech baroque landscape, 19th century landscape (the landscapist movement lead by Max Haushofer, Antonín Chittussi, Antonín Slavícek, Julius Mařák...
).
Note: The 2nd floor of the permanent exhibition (Landscape in the 20th Century Czech Art) will be closed from 15 Jan. 2008 due to preparation work for the Vaclav Hollar exhibition. The 19th Century Czech Art exhibition on the first floor remains open with reduced admission. EXHIBITION: Václav Hollar (1607-1677) and Europe Between Life and Decay. 2nd floor exhibition halls. Until 13 Jan.
Guided Tour in English:
5 Jan. Václav Hollar (1607-1677). Admission: full - CZK 60 + reduced tickets available - 4 p.m.
Guided tours:
Guided tours can be scheduled. Languages offered: Czech, German, English and French. Admission: full in Czech - CZK 300 / 60 min./ group (max. 25 persons); foreign languages: CZK 1,500/60 min./group (max. 25 persons). Reservations 2 weeks prior.
STERNBERG PALACE (ŠTERNBERSKÝ PALÁC) The National Gallery old art collection Prague 1, Hradčanské nám. 15, tel. 233 090 570
Directions: tram 22, 23 to Prague Castle st.
Admission: full - CZK 130, reduced - CZK 60, family - CZK 180 (from 4 p.m. - CZK 80/40/80). EXHIBITION:
European Art from Antiquity to the End of Baroque. Icons; 15th - 18th century German and Austrian painting; 14th - 18th century Italian art; 15th - 16th century Dutch art; 16th - 18th century Spanish art, 17th - 18th century French; 16th - 18th century Flemish art. Exhibition also includes paintings by A. Bronzino, G. B. Tiepolo, El Greco, F. Goya, P. P. Rubens, H. Holbein sr. and A. Dürer. GUIDED EXHIBITION TOURS:
Guided tours can be scheduled. Languages offered: Czech, German, English and French. Admission: full - CZK 500 /60 min/1 group (max. 25 persons) + admission. Foreign language tours: CZK 1,200 per group (up to 15 persons); CZK 1,500 per group (16-25 persons) + admission. Reservations 3 weeks prior.
THE TRADE FAIR PALACE (VELETRŽNÍ PALÁC) 19th century art collection and NG modern and contemporary art collection Prague 7, Dukelských hrdinu 47, tel. 224 301 111
Directions: tram 5, 12, 17 to Veletrzní st.
Admission: full - CZK 160, reduced - CZK 80, family - CZK 200 (from 4 p.m. - CZK 100/50/100).
Admission to current exhibitions is determined individually. Each ticket is valid for multiple entry and can be used throughout the day.
Internet Café and restaurant are located on the ground floor. EXHIBITION:
19th, 20th and 21st century art. Interdisciplinary exhibition of 19th and 20th century fine art featuring leading Czech masters in the form of monographic profiles or selections of their key artworks.
Also on exhibit: 19 and 20th Century French Art collection as well as the International Art permanent exhibition. EXHIBITIONS:
Internet Cafe: 2007 New Home. Until 6 Jan.
Small Gallery: Roland Schauls: The Portrait Society. Until 6 Jan.
Mezzanine: Contemporary Zimbabwean Sculpture. Until 31 Dec. 2007.
Eastern Wing, first floor: Michael Rittstein. Until 27 April.
Mezzanine Respirium: Irena Juzová: The Venice Biennial Echoes. Until 30 March.
Respirium on the 5th floor: Finalists - NG 333 and CEZ Group Award. Until 24 Feb.
Small Hall Gallery, 5th floor:
Famous Prague Villas. Until 6 Jan.
GUIDED EXHIBITION TOURS:
Guided tours can be scheduled. Languages offered: Czech, German, English and French. Admission: full in Czech - CZK 300 / 60 min./ group (max. 25 persons); foreign languages: CZK 1,500/60 min./group (max. 25 persons). Reservations 2 weeks prior.
THE ZBRASLAV CHATEAU (ZÁMEK ZBRASLAV) Asian Art Exhibition, Oriental Collection of the National Gallery National Gallery in Prague, Zbraslav Chateau, Prague 5 - Zbraslav, Bartonova 2.
Directions: metro B to Smíchovské nádrazí st.; bus 129, 241, 243, 314, 318, 390 to Zbraslavské nám. st.; from Jizní Mesto or Radotín bus 165 to Zbraslavske nam. st., via train from the Vrsovice, Braník and Modrany train stations, as well as by car via Strakonická Road No. 4 and 101, turn towards Zbraslav.
Admission: full - CZK 80, reduced - CZK 40, family - CZK 120 (from 4 p.m. - CZK 80/20/40). EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC SERVICES: GROUND FLOOR:
Exhibition: Japanese Art exhibition, refectory, Rainer Kreissl'
s collection.
Exhibition: East-Asian Figurative Painting I - Chinese painting. Until 24 Feb.
Box office and store. Japanese tearoom is now also accessible for visitors who do not wish to visit the gallery. 1st FLOOR:
Tactile exhibitions: Japanese Sculpture and Korean Ceramics. 2nd FLOOR:
Exhibition: Chinese art, Indian art, Southeast Asian art, Tibetan art, Islamic art, the Royal Hall, Korean Art, tactile exhibition: Korean Ceramics.
Exhibition: East-Asian Figurative Painting I. Until 24 Feb.
THE PRAGUE CITY GALLERY (GALERIE HLAVNÍHO MĚSTA PRAHY) All exhibitions are closed Mondays. Updated information at www.citygalleryprague.cz
The Troja Chateau Prague 7, U Trojského zámku 1, tel. 283 851 614
Open: Sat. + Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., groups may schedule visits ahead of time outside of weekends.
Directions: metro C to Holesovice Train Station, bus 112 to the ZOO.
Admission: full CZK 100, reduced CZK 50, family CZK 200.
Exhibition: Eternal Summer in the Roman Villa:
From the Homes of Aristocrats.
The Troja Chateau Architecture and Decorations.
The Troja Chateau Chinese Rooms.
City Gallery Prague, Picture Hall (Obrazárna Galerie hlavního mesta Prahy). The Bílek Villa (Bílkova vila) Prague 6 - Hradcany, Mickiewiczova 1, tel. 224 322 021
Closed due to reconstruction.
The House of the Stone Bell (Dum U Kamenného zvonu) Prague 1, Staromestské nám. 13, tel. 224 827 526
Open: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full - CZK 120, reduced - CZK 60.
Exhibition: Jindrich Streit. A large retrospective exhibition presents life-artworks of the world-renowned and award-winning photographer Jindrich Streit. Through real stories and situations, the photographer shows in his specific way, the life of people in the Czech lands from the late 1970s to this day. Until 3 Feb.
The House of the Golden Ring (Dum U Zlatého prstenu) Prague 1 - Ungelt, Týnská 6, tel. 224 827 022
Open: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full ticket - CZK 100, reduced ticket - CZK 50.
Exhibitions: Vladimír Boudník/Explosionalism. The exhibition is aimed at one of the most important creative periods of this founder of Czech modern graphic design - at the "explosionalism" of the turn of the forties and fifties, a new wave that Boudník founded on the principle of visual association. Until 30 Dec. 2007. Phantoms and Atoms. Exhibition introducing Czech art from 1938 - 1958. However, even back then, great artworks were created (Zrzavý, Hudecek, Hejna, Kotík) and preconditions for the new artistic expansion of the 1960s had been laid (Medek, Tomalík, Koblasa, Sekal, Balcar). Exhibition takes place simultaneously at the Prague City Gallery (tickets only available here) and Zlata husa Gallery (Golden Goose), Prague 1, Dlouha 12 (open Mon. - Fri.). Until 30 Dec. 2007.
Municipal Library (Mestská knihovna ) - 2nd floor Prague 1, Mariánské nám. 1 (entrance from Valentinská street), tel. 222 310 489
Open: daily except Mondays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission: full - CZK 120, reduced - CZK 60.
Exhibition: Resetting/New Ways to Reality. The project presents the artworks of artists focusing on this type of painting, from which each of them departs and disengages only to return to it in a different way. Until 23 March.
Old Town Hall - 2nd floor Prague 1, Staromestské nám. 1, tel. 224 482 751
Open: daily except Mondays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: full ticket - CZK 40, reduced ticket - CZK 20.
Exhibition: Mark Ther - video films. Ther'
s work focuses on transgender issues and depicts media clichés while exploring phenomena exhibited by our contemporary consumer society. On display: works from 2007 (Hanes, I will get you out...
) and other video projections from past years: My pleasure (fictitious confrontation between Madonna and Maria Callas), Der Kleine Blonde und Sein Roter Koffer and a sequence depicting Ther'
s stay in the USA in 2004. From 10 Jan. - 17 Feb. CONCERT:
27 Sun. Tribute to Schubert. Performing: Praga Camerata orchestra, artistic director and conductor: Pavel Hula. Program: Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Overture in C minor (D 8A), String Quartet No. 14 in D minor (D 810), Death and the Maiden (transcribed for string orchestra by Gustav Mahler). House of the Stone Bell, concert hall - 4 p.m.
The Story of Prague Castle. Presenting the history of Prague Castle. On display: original items from the Prague Castle collections and individual castle construction stages. New: Anna Svídnická s funeral robe (one of Charles IV s wives). Program for children: "Playing Castle", film projection, interactive programs. 
www.kulturanahrade.cz
Open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
Prague 1, Staromestské nám. 12, 
The National Gallery old art collection 
The National Gallery old art collection 
Asian Art Exhibition, Oriental Collection of the National Gallery