Muzeum alchymistů a mágů staré Prahy

Location: Jánský vršek 312/8, 118 00 Praha 1 · Prague

Category: alchemy museum

A fascinating museum dedicated to the world of alchemy, magic, and secret sciences during the Rudolfine era in Prague. A guide in an alchemist costume leads children through the history of laboratories and recounts the stories of Rudolf II's famous alchemists. Worksheets and educational programmes are prepared for school groups.

Why visit this place?

• Sixty steps of one of the oldest wooden staircases in Prague, said to have been designed by Edward Kelley himself in the 16th century, lead up to the attic laboratory.
• The museum occupies the house U osla v kolébce, where the famous Rudolfine alchemist is said to have spent the last three years of his life.
• More than 2,000 people have left a Google review here, making it one of the most visited places on the map.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 230 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: mysteriapragensia.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Daily 10:00–20:00
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 220 CZK, children 110 CZK
• Visitor rating: 3.8 ★ from 2307 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guide in an alchemist costume, guided tour of the laboratory, worksheets on the history of alchemy and natural science

Official website: https://mysteriapragensia.cz

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