Muzeum komunismu Praha

Location: V Celnici 1031/4, 110 00 Praha 1 · Prague

Category: museum of contemporary history

The museum presents the era of communism in Czechoslovakia from 1948 to 1989. The exhibition includes reconstructions of typical communist-era settings (a classroom, an interrogation room, a shop) and authentic artefacts. It is suitable for older primary and secondary school students as part of history lessons. The museum is open daily and offers group visits.

Why visit this place?

• The museum was founded in 2001 by Glenn Spicker, an American who describes himself as a leftist but also an anti-communist.
• While setting it up he asked the nearby KSČM whether they would contribute something; they never responded.
• More than 8,000 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 and a quarter; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 237 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mon–Sun 9:00–20:00 (except 24 December)
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 390 CZK, children 310 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.0 ★ from 8292 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of the exhibition covering the communist era 1948–1989 in Czechoslovakia. Suitable as part of history lessons for upper primary and secondary school students.

Official website: https://muzeumkomunismu.cz

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