Museum of Decorative Arts
Prague’s Museum of Decorative Arts is dedicated to the history of the applied arts in the Czech lands and around the world, as well as to design, book crafts, photography and clothing fashions. The main building reopened in November 2017 after extensive renovation work, including the interiors and adjoining garden. Today, the museum welcomes you in magnificent, fully restored halls that house permanent and temporary exhibitions focusing on design, applied arts and architecture. Click here for a list of current exhibitions.
The neo-Renaissance museum building dates from the late 19th century. It was designed by the architect Josef Schulz. The design of the façade and roof are strongly reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. Entrance to the museum is via the adjoining garden, which has recently been carefully renovated. Visitors then pass through a modern entrance hall where the cashier is located, and access the four floors via a staircase decorated with magnificent frescoes and stuccoes.
The museum also houses the largest public library in the Czech Republic devoted to art, design and architecture.
The café originally located in the museum, mainly frequented by students from the Faculty of Arts and the School of Applied Arts, has been replaced by the restaurant "Turquoise", which is clearly more aimed at tourists, and where you can enjoy a drink or a hot dish.