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National Museum (Národní muzeum) - Museum Complex: free entry days, tickets & hours
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National Museum is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- Free admission days 2026: 1 Nov and 6 Dec (all National Museum buildings).
- Also free: Children up to 15 free (only with an adult); Visitors with severe disabilities + one assistant free.
- Otherwise: museum Complex ticket (adult; Historical + New Building) — Kč 360.
Calendar
Free days at National Museum
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–18:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 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
- Kids under 15 are always free with an adult.
- On free days expect queues around noon; come at opening time.
- Free cloakroom; large bags must be left there.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree admission days 2026: 1 Nov and 6 Dec (all National Museum buildings) · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | Excludes Czech Press Photo and the Children's Museum. No tickets sold or reserved; entry paused when the building is full. | No |
| Free forChildren up to 15 free (only with an adult) | children under 15 | Not valid for the Children's Museum (140 CZK, free under 4). | No |
| Free forVisitors with severe disabilities + one assistant free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Free tickets only at the box office on presentation of ID. | No |
Official prices
National Museum ticket prices
| Museum Complex ticket (adult; Historical + New Building) — Reduced 260 CZK (65+, 15-18, students to 26). Czech Press Photo and the Children's Museum are extra. | Kč 360 |
| Czech Press Photo 2025 exhibition (New Building, until 30 Nov 2026) | Kč 200 |
| Children's Museum (90-minute time slot, ages 4+) | Kč 140 |
| Guided tour in English (surcharge on the ticket) | Kč 90 |
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 (museum complex ticket (adult; historical + new building)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Historical and New Building daily 10:00-18:00; closed 24 Dec 2026.
Václavské náměstí 68, 110 00 Prague 1, Czechia
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FAQ
National Museum: common questions
Is National Museum free?
National Museum is free for everyone days 2026: 1 Nov and 6 Dec (all National Museum buildings). Also free: Children up to 15 free (only with an adult); Visitors with severe disabilities + one assistant free. Otherwise the official ticket costs Kč 360.
Who gets free entry to National Museum?
Children under 15 — not valid for the Children's Museum (140 CZK, free under 4).. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — free tickets only at the box office on presentation of ID..
How much is a ticket to National Museum?
Museum Complex ticket (adult; Historical + New Building) costs Kč 360 on the official site.
Is National Museum free on Sundays?
Yes, on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nm.cz/en/visit-us/tickets/days-of-free-entry-to-the-objects-of-the-national-museum · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- nm.cz/en/visit-us/buildings/museum-complex-of-the-national-museum · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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