11 Top Art Galleries in Prague - Visiting Guide for 2026

My favourite 11 art galleries in Prague for every art lover – from Baroque paintings to contemporary art and design for every day. A complete visitors guide to the top galleries, including locations, opening times and ticket prices.

If you are an art lover, you’ll be super happy in Prague! There are so many large art galleries, art museums and private galeries to see, that you can easily spend most of your time surrounded by paintings, sculptures and modern art installations.

My favourite art museum is the the Museum of Decorative Arts and I always go to see the exhibitions there as they are less traditional than other art museums.

I also often go to the Trade Fair Palace Art Gallery, especially when it’s open for free during the public holidays. My mum usually prefers the traditional art and often takes me to the Waldstein Riding School, so after a few days in Prague I fell like a complete culture vulture!

Local Tip: If you are interested in visiting several galeries whilst you are in Prague, you might like to know that the Narodni Galerie Praha (NGP) also offers 10 day ticket, which costs 750 CZK and you can see all the galleries owned by NGP – e.g. Sternbernsky Palace, Veletrzni Palace, Schwarzenbersky Palace, Waldstein Riding School, St. Agnes Monastery and Kinsky Palace.

Extra budget friendly tip: If you happen to visit Prague during the Czech public holidays, some of the galleries offer free or reduced tickets.

New for 2026 – Free entry first Sunday of every month in The National Gallery Prague: The permanent exhibitions in Sternbernsky Palace, Veletrzni Palace, Schwarzenbersky Palace and St. Agnes Monastery will be completely free every first Sunday of each month! This is a new initiative for 2026 if successful, hopefully it will continue into the next years.

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1. Waldstein Riding School

This art gallery is in the historic building of horse riding school, which is part of the Wallenstein Palace and garden. The gallery puts on different types of art exhibitions, both Czech and international artists, which always stays on for a few months at a time.

I’ve recently visited exhibition about Czech painter Petr Brandl and I’ve really enjoyed the way how his life and paintings were presented (the paintings were displayed on glass panels which sort of floated in the large space of the building and the curators included stories from his personal life and not just dry interpretations of the paintings). The descriptions were both in Czech and English language.

Address: Valdštejnská 3, 118 00 Prague 1 – just outside the Malostranska Underground Station
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday: Closed)
Ticket Prices: Adults: 280 CZK, Students and Seniors: 180 CZK, Children under 15: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 450 CZK

2. Museum of Decorative Arts

This museum is one of my favourite art museums in Prague, because it usually puts on exhibitions of day to day art, such as glass, ceramics, textiles, fashion, graphic design, furniture, and clocks.

I particularly liked previous exhibition of traditional Bohemian blue fabric printing (modrotisk), 1930s Prague fashion salon fashion or advertising posters of 19 century.

The museum is in a beautiful Neo-Renaissance building designed by architect Josef Schulz, which opened to the public in 1900 and it’s worth the visit alone.

There are parts of the museum that have permanent exhibitions, such as the glass collection, which is considered one of the most comprehensive in the world and has examples of Bohemian and Czech glass from the Renaissance period to modern times.

Address: 1 Listopadu 2, 110 00 Prague 1 – Staromestska Underground Station
Opening Times:Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday: Closed)
Ticket Prices: Adults: 250 CZK, Students and Seniors: 150 CZK, Children under 15: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 450 CZK

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3. Kunsthalle Art Gallery

Kunsthalle is a pretty cool modern art museum, which is based in the former Zenger Electrical Substation at Klárov, near the Malostranská metro station. It’s one of the newer additions to the Prague art galleries as it was only opened in 2022 and I loved that the first exhibition was about electricity and art.

The exhibitions are always innovative and thought-provoking, like the heart light installation that was on the top of the roof as part of one modern exhibition.

Kunsthalle also runs different art workshops, lectures, and film screenings and I really loved browsing through their art suvenir shop. The cafe is also great (delicious coffee, freshly made sandwiches and modern decor) and you don’t need to buy a ticket to visit it.

Address: Klárov 5, 118 00 Prague 1
Opening Times: Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ticket Prices: Adults: 290 CZK, Students and Seniors: 180 CZK, Children under 12: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 580 CZK

4. Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia

The Convent of St. Agnes was originally founded around 1230 by Princess Agnes of Bohemia, a member of the Přemyslid dynasty and it’s one of the oldest Gothic buildings in the city. For most of it’s life it was used as a monastery for the Poor Clares and the Franciscans.

But now, the monastery is part of the National Gallery Prague, which hosts it’s collections of medieval and early Renaissance art from Bohemia and Central Europe from around 1200 to 1550. There are mainly religious artworks, including altarpieces, sculptures, and paintings on display here.

I’ve visited the monastery many times when I was growing up as a part of a school trip, but the area behind the monastery was beautifully restored in recent years, so I often just walk around or pop in to the gallery’s cafe.

The convent itself is a beautifully preserved architectural gem, where you will find a serene cloister, a chapter hall, and the Church of St. Francis and the Church of St. Salvator. Outside, you can also see the outline of houses and streets behind the monastery to give you an idea how this part of Prague looked like in the olden times.

Address: U Milosrdných 17, 110 00 Prague 1,
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Ticket Prices: Adults: 250 CZK, Students and Seniors: 140 CZK, Children under 15: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 440 CZK

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5. Schwarzenberg Palace Art Gallery

You can find the Schwarzenberg Palace on Hradčanské Square, near Prague Castle. This Renaissance palace was built in the mid 16th century and it’s a great example of Bohemian Renaissance architecture (just look up to see the beautiful black and while sgraffito façade.

The Schwarzenberg Palace art gallery mainly displays Baroque art from the 17th and 18th centuries, including Peter Paul Rubens, Karel Škréta, and Ferdinand Maxmilian Brokoff. The gallery’s collection includes religious art, portraits, and mythological scenes and well as sculptures.

The interior of the palace itself is a work of art, with beautifully decorated ceilings, frescoes, and period furnishings that just make your visit extra special.

Address: Hradčanské náměstí 2, 118 00 Prague 1
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Ticket Prices: Adults: 250 CZK, Students and Seniors: 140 CZK, Children under 15: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 440 CZK

6. Sternberg Palace Art Gallery

Tucked away on the other side of Hradcanske Square is the Sternberg Palace (Šternberský palác), which is also part of the National Gallery Prague. This art gallery has impressive collection of European art from early times to the end of the Baroque period.

You can see paintings by El Greco, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Goya and also a collection of Old Masters, which includes paintings from the Italian Renaissance, Dutch Golden Age, and Flemish Baroque.

The art gallery also has a great cafe (Mezi Radky), run by the charity, who supports people with learning disabilities. I always get a coffee when I’m there and they also have homemade lunches, cakes and sandwiches (and the prices are pretty normal, considering where they are).

Last time I visited I also found this newly opened garden behind the palace with sculptures and art and completely different views of Prague. To get there, just follow the signs to the garden (or toilets!) to the inner courtyard and through the house out again.

Location: Hradčanské náměstí 15, 118 00 Prague 1,
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Ticket Prices: Adults: 180 CZK, Students and Seniors: 100 CZK, Children under 15: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 440 CZK

7. Kampa Museum (Art Gallery)

The Kampa Museum is on the pretty Kampa Island in the heart of Prague and displays mainly modern and contemporary art. The museum is in the historic Sova’s Mills, a beautifully restored building, which has a great views of the Vltava River and the iconic Charles Bridge (the best view is from the roof top).

One of the museum’s highlights is the extensive collection of works by František Kupka, a pioneer of abstract art. He created colourful and abstract paintings.

Apart from the permanent collection, the Kampa Museum also puts on different exhibitions, which often explore current themes and trends in the art world. There are also interesting statues in the museum courtyard and I find that there is always something new when I visit.

The museum also has a café and a museum shop, which is great for picking up unusual art souvenirs from Prague.

Address:U Sovových mlýnů 2, 118 00 Prague 1
Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ticket Prices: Adults: 360 CZK, Students and Seniors: 240 CZK, Children under 6: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 700 CZK

8. Galerie Rudolfinum

You can’t miss Galerie Rudolfinum because it’s based in the historic Rudolfinum building, which is also used as a concert hall by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. This is a prestigious contemporary art gallery that originally opened in 1994.

The gallery puts on several exhibitions every year, but does not maintain a permanent collection, so it’s only open during the exhibitions. Unlike other galleries on my list, this is one of the few larger art galleries that’s free to enter.

And the best bit? There is an amazing historic cafe on the ground floor, completely away from the crowds, where there serve really good coffee and have traditional patisserie cakes to go with it. Try to resit!

Address: Alšovo nábřeží 12, 110 00 Prague 1, Old Town
Opening Times:Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Ticket Prices: Free
Note: Some special exhibitions may have an entry fee.

9. Clam-Gallas Palace Art Gallery

The Clam-Gallas Palace, an exquisite Baroque palace located in the heart of Prague, frequently hosts a variety of art exhibitions and cultural events.

I particularly liked the pottery and applied art exhibition and the current exhibition is all about the relationship between Prague and Vienna. The exhibition rooms fill a whole one floor of this large palace and you get to see the beautiful staircase as you walk up.

Location: Husova 20, Prague 1 – near Marianske Square and on the Kings Route to Charles Bridge
Opening Hours:Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Ticket Prices: Adults: 100 CZK, Students and Seniors: 80 CZK, Children under 6: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 300 CZK

10. Trade Fair Palace Art Gallery

The Trade Fair Palace (Veletržní palác) is a huge modern building, that has collection of modern and contemporary art. The building itself is an architectural gem from early 20th-century built in functionalist design. It was originally constructed in the late 1920s for trade fairs and repurposed as an art gallery in 1976.

There is so much to see here, it’s almost impossible not to spend the whole day here. The focus is here is more on the 19 century to the present day and the collection includes paintings by Czech artists such as František Kupka, Alfons Mucha, and Toyen, as well as international masters like Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Gustav Klimt.

There are also frequent temporary exhibitions – the last one I’ve seen was about Architecture for People with examples from the 1960s. One of my favourite exhibition is also the collection of all the mock ups and models of major statues in Prague. You can see for example how the statue of Wenceslas on the horse developed and how the artist used different people to portray the king Wenceslas.

Address: Dukelských hrdinů 47, 170 00 Prague 7
Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday: Closed
Ticket Prices: Adults: 250 CZK, Students and Seniors: 140 CZK, Children under 15: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 440 CZK

11. DOX Centre for Contemporary Art

DOX Art Gallery is the largest independent institution focusing on contemporary art in Prague and the Czech Republic and it’s definitely very different from the other art galleries on my list.

DOX was originally founded in 2008 in a former factory that has been transformed into a striking modern space by architect Ivan Kroupa and includes the Gulliver Airship, which is the amazing flying ballon aircraft model on the top of the gallery roof.

There are regular art exhibitions, cultural and educational programs, including lectures, discussions, workshops, and film screenings.

I visited one winter day with my mum and we spend a great half a day exploring all the exhibitions, climbing up to the Gulliver Airship to sit on a bean bags and enjoy the amazing space and of course the lovely little cafe and art shop. By the way, you don’t need to have a ticket if you just want to visit the shop or the cafe (and – hint – the cafe has a lovely view of the Gulliver Ship…).

Address: Poupětova 1, 170 00 Prague 7
Opening Times: Monday: Closed, Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Ticket Prices: Adults: 330 CZK, Students and Seniors: 150 CZK, Children under 12: Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): 450 CZK

This blog post was originally written on 17 September 2024 and last updated on 3 April 2026

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