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Museum of Communism
Best time to visit
Visit in the morning on weekdays to avoid crowds and have quiet time with exhibits. Late spring and early autumn offer pleasant weather for a walk to nearby Old Town afterwards.
Budget tips
Typical adult ticket around 200–250 CZK, with reduced rates for students and seniors; check the museum website for current prices and family discounts. Look up Prague tourist card inclusion before buying one, and watch for occasional cultural-event free-entry days.
Recommended for
History buffs, Students of 20th-century Europe, Families with teens, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
60-90 min
About
Brze činjenice: Expect to see rows of propaganda posters, everyday household objects and military uniforms arranged so the political becomes personal. Audio testimonies, film clips and interactive displays let you hear firsthand accounts and experience how censorship shaped daily life.
Istaknuto: A recreated interrogation room nails the atmosphere, a single swinging bare bulb, a cold metal chair and muffled questions playing in the background make the silence feel heavy. A small exhibit of ordinary items, including schoolbooks, enamel mugs and a battered radio, delivers shocking clarity about daily survival under strict censorship, and visitors often linger to read handwritten notes tucked nearby, their ink faded and paper edges curled.
Insider tips
- Buy tickets online or arrive early to skip the small ticket desk queue.
- Wear comfortable shoes, the museum uses several narrow staircases and has multiple floors.
- Photograph exhibits for personal use only, respect rooms marked no-flash or no-photo.
- Head upstairs first for oral histories and recreated interiors, skip repetitive propaganda poster panels if short on time.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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