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National Gallery Prague (Národní galerie Praha): free entry days, tickets & hours
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National Gallery is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Free entry to the permanent collections on 28 Oct (Independence Day) and 17 Nov 2026.
- Also free: Children under 15 free (permanent and short-term exhibitions); Disability card (EU Disability Card, ZTP, ZTP/P) holders + companion free.
- Otherwise: permanent exhibition, Trade Fair Palace (adult) — Kč 250.
Calendar
Free days at National Gallery
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 10:00–18:00
- TUE17NOVTuesday, 17 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–18:00
2 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- 28 October and 17 November are the next free days for the permanent collections.
- Prague Visitor Pass, Prague Card and CoolPass holders enter the collections free.
- Closed on Mondays.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree entry to the permanent collections on 28 Oct (Independence Day) and 17 Nov 2026 · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | Covers the permanent exhibitions (Old Masters I/II, Medieval Art, 1796-1918, 1918-1938, 1956-1989, 1939-2021, Art of Asia); not short-term shows. 17 Nov listed with the same scope. | No |
| Free forChildren under 15 free (permanent and short-term exhibitions) | children under 15 | The Admission page says 'under 16', the Reduced & free page says 'under 15' - using the stricter age. | No |
| Free forDisability card (EU Disability Card, ZTP, ZTP/P) holders + companion free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Official prices
National Gallery ticket prices
| Permanent exhibition, Trade Fair Palace (adult) — Same at Salm, Schwarzenberg and St Agnes; Sternberg 180 CZK, Waldstein Riding School 270 CZK. Discounted 140 CZK. | Kč 250 |
| 10-day pass to all NGP permanent exhibitions — One entry to each building within 10 days; cash desks only. | Kč 750 |
| Joint ticket Old Masters I + II (Schwarzenberg + Sternberg) | Kč 300 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (permanent exhibition, trade fair palace (adult)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
All NGP buildings (Trade Fair Palace, Salm, Schwarzenberg, Sternberg, St Agnes Convent, Waldstein Riding School) Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00.
Trade Fair Palace, Dukelských hrdinů 47, 170 00 Prague 7, Czechia
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FAQ
National Gallery: common questions
Is National Gallery free?
National Gallery is free for everyone to the permanent collections on 28 Oct (Independence Day) and 17 Nov 2026. Also free: Children under 15 free (permanent and short-term exhibitions); Disability card (EU Disability Card, ZTP, ZTP/P) holders + companion free. Otherwise the official ticket costs Kč 250.
Who gets free entry to National Gallery?
Children under 15 — the Admission page says 'under 16', the Reduced & free page says 'under 15' - using the stricter age.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to National Gallery?
Permanent exhibition, Trade Fair Palace (adult) costs Kč 250 on the official site.
What day is National Gallery closed?
National Gallery is closed on Mondays. All NGP buildings (Trade Fair Palace, Salm, Schwarzenberg, Sternberg, St Agnes Convent, Waldstein Riding School) Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- ngprague.cz/en/about/page/Free-admission-days-%20in-2026 · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- ngprague.cz/en/about/page/reduced-free-admission · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- ngprague.cz/en/about/buildings
- ngprague.cz/en/about/page/opening-hours-during-holidays-in-2026
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