21 Child Friendly Museums in Prague for 2025 (as recommended by a local)
There are plenty of child-friendly museums in Prague and once I started to visit them I wish they were around when I was growing up. Still a big kid at heart, I was happy to explore museums that are particularly great for children and younger visitors to find out that there well put together and there is plenty for the adults to reminisce about too.
If you don’t want the traditional museum style, then the Museum of Fantastic Illusions or LEGO museum is perfect. If you want a little more education, then the newly opened Child Museum at the National Museum is a great choice. One of the more traditional museums, where the exhibits are put together and explained in an easy-to-digest way is the Agricultural Museum at Letna.
And of course, I couldn’t leave out my favourite tram, train models and trabant car museums, because they are fab to visit for anyone who likes vintage transport and travelling.
But my all time favourite museums are the Retro Museum at Kotva Department Store (well, that’s my childhood), the Czech Television Museum, the Public Transport Museum and the Karel Zeman Museum (as I grew up with his films).
1. National Museum
The National Museum in Prague is the largest museum in the Czech Republic and was founded in 1818 by Count Kašpar Maria Šternberk, the first president of the Society of the Patriotic Museum.
Whilst most of the main building has exhibitions about history, I think that there are still quite a few areas that are perfect for young visitors.
This includes, for example the Hall of Minerals, that has colourful collection of minerals, gemstones, and crystals from around the world.
The Miracles of Evolution is also really nicely done. It takes you on a fascinating journey of life on Earth, with life-sized models of prehistoric creatures, including dinosaurs, which are always a hit with kids.
My friend’s children also really enjoyed the visit to the viewing glass copula on the top of the National Museum, where you can see the whole Wenceslas Square and surrounding area of Prague.
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- Location: Václavské náměstí 68, 115 79 Prague 1
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 250 Kč
- Children (6-15 years): 150 Kč
- Students (with valid ID): 150 Kč
- Seniors (65+): 150 Kč
- Family (2 adults + up to 3 children): 500 Kč
- Children under 6 years: Free
2. Children Museum at the National Museum
In June 2023, a new exhibition called the Children’s Museum was opened in the New Building of the National Museum. This carefully prepared, unique concept focuses children’s creativity and imagination, and through interactivity, it helps the children to explore the world around us and uncovering new perspectives and connections. It’s super fun, but still very educational at the same time.
The Children’s Museum is designed for children from the age of 4, and you need to buy a separate timed ticket for this exhibition. These can be purchased for a 1.5-hour time slot 30 days in advance online or at the ticket offices for a flat rate of 120 Czech crowns. Other exhibitions and displays of the National Museum are free of charge for children up to 15 years old.
3. Gallery of Steel Figures
This is another unusual museum, because it has sculptures made entirely from recycled steel. The sculptures are inspired by popular characters from cartoons, movies, science fiction, and even famous personalities. The museum is fully interactive as you walk around and you are encouraged to touch and interact with the exhibits.
- Location: 28 října 377/13, 110 00 Nové Město, Prague
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 314 Kč
- Seniors (65+): 260 Kč
- Students (under 26 years): 260 Kč
- Children (up to 15 years): 197 Kč
- Disabled persons: 197 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 1 child): 733 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 782 Kč
4. Museum of Fantastic Illusions
This museum is perfect for anyone who just want to have fun and learn something new at the same time. This museum is also very famous for taking great selfies and amazingly real photos against very innovative backgrounds (like being upside down or being very small). The museum also explains the science behind various illusions and how they work.
- Location: Vodičkova 31, 110 00 Nové Město, Prague, Czech Republic
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (last entry at 8:00 PM)
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 350 Kč
- Children under 1 metre in height: Free
- Children (under 15 years): 250 Kč
- Students and Seniors: 250 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 3 children under 15): 999 Kč
5. NaFilM: National Film Museum
This museum is all about the history and art of cinematography with Czech and international film examples. The whole museum is very interactive, so you can try the different processes of filmmaking, from the early days of cinema to contemporary techniques. You can also create your own animations, insert sound effects and explore various aspects of film production.
- Address:
Mozarteum, Jungmannova 748/30, 110 00 Nové Město, Prague - Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Admission Prices:
- Adults: 220 Kč
- Students, Seniors, Disabled: 150 Kč
- Children (under 15 years): 100 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 490 Kč
6. Karel Zeman Museum
The chances are that you’ve probably not heard of Karel Zeman before. He was a famous Czech filmmaker and special effects pioneer. The museum shows Zeman’s innovative techniques in animation and filmmaking, which influenced the development of special effects in films worldwide. There are a lot of interactive displays, where you can be part of a film set.
Zeman’s most famous works include “Journey to the Beginning of Time,” “The Fabulous World of Jules Verne,” and “Baron Munchausen” and you can see clips from the films as part of the exhibition.
I always found them very quirky, because he often combines real people with props, painted illustrations and backgrounds. All the films are very visual, so you don’t need to understand the words and the displays are both in Czech and English language.
- Location: Saská 520/3, 118 00 Malá Strana, Prague
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:00 PM)
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 250 Kč
- Students and Seniors: 160 Kč
- Children (6-15 years): 160 Kč
- Children (under 6 years): Free
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 600 Kč
7. The Wax Museum (Madame Tussauds)
This is the smaller version of Madame Tussauds Museum, that has wax figures of historical and contemporary personalities, such as Bohemian King Charles IV, Czech husita warrior Jan Žižka, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Marilyn Monroe, President Trump or Queen Elizabeth II.
You can take photos with the wax figures, but I should probably warn you that not all figures are made that well to look as perfect as the real person.
- Location: Celetná 555/6, 110 00 Staré Město, Prague, Czech Republic
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 250 Kč
- Students: 170 Kč
- Children (under 15 years): 170 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 790 Kč
8. Choco-Story Chocolate Museum
Perfect for an afternoon pick me up for the whole family – a museum that tells the story of chocolate and cocoa production, but also makes chocolate treats for you to try!
I mean, what’s not to like about chocolate? In about one hour you can learn the history and production of chocolate, including the origins of coca and the different chocolate-making techniques.
The museum also does live demonstrations, tastings, and hands-on workshops where you can create your own chocolate treats. If you don’t have the time to see the whole museum, you can also just come into the large chocolate and traditional sweets shop that’s open to everyone.
- Location: Celetná 557/10, 110 00 Staré Město, Prague, Czech Republic
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 390 Kč
- Students and Seniors: 330 Kč
- Children (6-15 years): 270 Kč
- Children (under 6 years): Free
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 990 Kč
9. Lumia Gallery
This is another fun and interactive space dedicated to contemporary digital art. You have a two large floors to explore the different audiovisual and light installations that blend art with technology.
I particularly liked how some of the displays changed depending on where you stood. There are plenty of opportunities for creative selfies, so I think this museum is probably best for teenagers, but I think younger children will have fun here too.
- Location:
U Lužického semináře 111/22, 118 00 Malá Strana, Prague - Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 350 Kč
- Students and Seniors: 250 Kč
- Children (under 15 years): 200 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 800 Kc
10. Retro Museum Kotva (currently closed for refurbishment)
When I visited the Retro Museum in the Kotva Department Store I felt like I was walking back in time. Here you can take the nostalgic journey through the design, trends, and everyday life of Czechoslovakia in the 1970s and 1980s.
The museum is quite large and each room is themed slightly differently. There is a traditional living room, children’s room with toys, kitchen or a shop. You can also see how people spend their time, including camping, exercising or traveling.
The displays are colourful and fun to explore as they are, but the descriptions are both in Czech and English if you like to know more about the different displays. There is also a little cafe with a great views from the back of the Kotva building.
- Location: 4th Floor, Kotva Department Store, náměstí Republiky 656/8, 110 00 Staré Město, Prague,
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 220 Kč
- Children (from 5 years): 150 Kč
- Students (up to 26 years): 170 Kč
- Seniors: 170 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 600 Kč
11. Museum of Senses
This interactive museum is designed to challenge and stimulate your senses through a variety of exhibits and optical illusions. It has over 50 interactive exhibitions that engage visitors and especially children in experiences that test perception, balance, touch, and more.
The museum aims to inspire curiosity and exploration by presenting sensory experiences in fun and surprising ways. It’s perfect for both children and adults and you’ll leave thinking you had a great fun and you’ve also learned something new!
- Address:
Jindřišská 939/20, 110 00 Nové Město, Prague - Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Admission Prices:
- Adults: 350 Kč
- Children (between 5 and 15 years): 250 Kč
- Children under 5 years: Free
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 800 Kč
12. LEGO Museum
The LEGO Museum in Prague is the largest of its kind in the world and it has over 3,000 different models made from more than a million LEGO bricks.
You can see recreations of famous landmarks like Prague Castle and the Eiffel Tower and also scenes from movies such as Star Wars and Harry Potter.
The best part is of course are the interactive displays where children can build their own creations. Part of the museum is also dedicated to historical LEGO sets and how it developed since it’s invention in the 1930s.
And, just so that you know, the fact that the LEGO Museum is in Prague is not totally random. Since 2000 the LEGO factory and distribution centre in Kladno have been providing work for more than 3000-4000 people a year and LEGO also has its headquarters for central Europe and Asia based in the Czech Republic.
- Location: Národní 362/31, 110 00 Prague 1
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 290 Kč
- Children (up to 15 years): 220 Kč
- Students and Seniors: 220 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 790 Kč
- Children under 120 cm: Free
13. The National Technical Museum
The technical museum is definitely one of my most favourite museums in Prague. I’m a total nerd when it comes to industrial history and old-fashioned technology, like old cars, trains and planes and if you like this kind of stuff, then the Technical Museum should be on your must-see attractions list in Prague. I have to warn you; you can easily spend a whole day there!
You can also see the first Czech Republic’s president Thomas Garigue Masaryk train, including the train compartments where he worked whilst travelling.
One exhibition you shouldn’t miss is the mining exhibition in the basement, because it’s set up like a perfect replica of a coal mining tunnels and you can experience what it was like to be a real miner.
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- Location: Kostelní 1320/42, 170 00 Prague 7, Czech Republic
- Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 280 Kč
- Children (up to 6 years): Free
- Children (6-15 years): 150 Kč
- Students (15-26 years, with valid ID): 150 Kč
- Seniors (65+): 150 Kč
- Family (2 adults + up to 4 children under 15 years): 600 Kč
14. National Agricultural Museum
I have to admit that the National Agricultural Museum has done a great job at bringing the topic of agriculture to life with child-friendly displays.
The museum is in a large building and there are large exhibitions about various aspects of farming, food production, forestry, fishing, and rural life.
The best bit is that children can engage with hands-on displays that explain agricultural processes, such as how food goes from farm to table, play with toy tractors and other farm-themed toys.
And you should definitely visit the museum’s rooftop garden, which has an amazing outdoor garden and beautiful views across the Letna Park and Prague Castle.
- Location: Kostelní 1300/44, 170 00 Prague 7
- Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 150 Kč
- Reduced (students, seniors, disabled): 70 Kč
- Children (up to 18 years): Free
- Family (2 adults + up to 3 children): 300 Kč
15. Toy Museum
The museum has an extensive collection of toys from various times and regions around the world and it’s the second-largest toy museum in the world.
I particularly liked the beautifully crafted dolls and intricate dollhouses, but tin toys, model trains, and other mechanical toys also great. And of course, there is the Barbie doll collection, which you can’t miss! This museum is not particularly interactive, but it’s large enough to occupy your little ones for an hour or so.
- Location: Prague Castle, Jiřská 6, 119 08 Prague 1
- Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 180 Kč
- Children: 70 Kč
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): 400 Kč
16. Czech Museum of Music
If your children play any musical instruments, you might like to visit the Czech Museum of Music, which has a lovely exhibition about how animals inspired music and songs, which is specifically designed with a younger audience in mind.
There are of course more traditional displays of over 400 historical musical instruments. You can also find plenty of interactive exhibits that allow you to explore the sounds and mechanics of various instruments.
If you need a little more encouragement for your children to visit this museum, you can tell them that it’s in an old Baroque church of St. Mary Magdalene, which was also used as an army barracks and prison before it became a museum!
- Location: Karmelitská 2/4, 118 00 Malá Strana, Prague
- Opening Times: Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 150 Kč
- Seniors (65+): 80 Kč
- Students (up to 26 years): 80 Kč
- Children (up to 15 years): Free
- Family (2 adults + up to 3 children): 250 Kč
17. The Kingdom of Railways Museum
This model railway museum was so much bigger than I thought it would be, but then again I should know better when I read that it has the largest model railway exhibition display in the Czech Republic.
There is so much to see and do here: many displays are interactive, and you can ride a real tram, underground and train as well as race with small model cars.
Most of the railway displays are interactive – there is always something you can press, light or move. There is also a large soft play area for younger children as well as a cafe, where you can sit in the train seats by the window where the countryside is moving behind you.
- Location: Stroupežnického 23, 150 00 Praha 5 – Smíchov, Prague
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 400 CZK (350 CZK during weekdays or book online)
- Children (up to 15 years): 210 Kč
- Students (with valid ID): 250 Kč
- Seniors (65+): 25% discount Monday – Friday after 2 pm
- Children (under 1 meter in height): 50 CZK
18. Museum of Public Transport
The Tram Museum is one of my favourite museums in Prague and it’s also a great one to visit with children.
The museum is based in the historical tram depot at Střešovice and has over 50 different vintage trams, retro buses and trolleybuses and a lot of comprehensive displays. Most of these displays are only in Czech, but you can scan the text into Google Translate and get an instant translation into your own language.
- Location: Patočkova 4, 162 00 Prague 6
- Opening Times: April to November: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (December to March: Closed)
Ticket Prices
- Adults: 100 Kč
- Children (6-15 years): 60 Kč
- Students (up to 26 years): 60 Kč
- Seniors (65+): 60 Kč
- Children (under 6 years): Free
- Family (2 adults + up to 3 children): 250 Kč
19. Trabant Museum
The Trabant Museum is still one of the hidden gems in Prague and no doubt will be popular with little boys. We had a blue Trabant when I was growing up, so I’ve really enjoyed visiting this museum and learning more about the history of this iconic East German car.
You can see quite large collection of Trabant models, including the classic Trabant 601, the rare Trabant P50 or Trabant converted into a camper van.
You can even sit in one car and take some great photos. There are also displays of retro toys, electronics, and household items, so hopefully there will be something for the whole family.
- Location: Plzeňská 215b, 150 00 Prague 5 (take the number 9 tram from Andel or Wenceslas Square)
- Opening Times: May 1 to September 30: Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, October 1 to April 30: Daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 139 Kč
- Children (under 15 years): 65 Kč
- Family (2 adults + children under 15 years): 299 Kč
- Senior Citizens: 99 Kč
20. Museum of Miniatures
This museum has an astonishing collection of intricately detailed miniatures, many of which are so small they can only be viewed through microscopes.
I really liked the caravan of camels in the eye of a needle, a detailed replica of the Eiffel Tower on a cherry pit or a golden sailboat on a human hair. There is nothing quite like it in Prague, but it’s probably better for older children, who might have the patience to view the miniatures through the magnifying glasses.
- Location: Strahov Monastery, Strahovské nádvoří 11, 118 00 Prague 1
- Opening Times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ticket Prices:
- Adults: 150 Kč
- Students: 100 Kč
- Seniors: 100 Kč
- Children (under 15 years): 100 Kc
21. Czech Television Museum
The Museum of Czech Television is based at the Czech Television Centre and is definitely worth visiting if you are visiting Prague with children. It’s a little bit outside Prague centre, but easy enough to get there by underground and a bus and less than 30-40 minutes from the centre.
It’s a great place especially for children, as the museum has many interactive games, real props from the shows and colourful displays.
The current exhibition is called ‘Telka Celebrates 70’ (Telka is a Czech nick name for television) and you can see exhibits from more than forty popular programs broadcasted in recent decades, including children’s programmes, cooking and dancing shows, travel programmes and popular films.
You can also try to have a go at working in a film dubbing studio, dress up as a children’s programme character or solve various puzzles. My favourite thing was to take a photo with the television programme characters and then have it sent to my e-mail. Your friends and family will be really surprised where you’ve been on holiday!
I should mention, that the displays are only in Czech language (but google or a different translator is your friend here).
- Location: Na Klaudiánce, 147 00 Praha 4, the closest underground is ‘Pankrac’ or ‘Prazskeho Povstani’ and then 10-15 min walk or get the bus number 134 to the stop ‘Kavci Hory’
- Opening Times: Monday – Friday (weekdays only) 10 am – 6 pm (closed during public holidays)
- Entry: Free
This blog post was originally written on 28 August 2024 and last updated on 28 August 2024
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