Museum

Bedřich Smetana Museum

📍 Novotného lávka 1, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

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Quick Facts

Location: Czech Republic, Prague
Category: Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-17:00 · Tuesday closed · Wednesday 10:00-17:00 · Thursday 10:00-17:00 · Friday 10:00-17:00 · Saturday 10:00-17:00 · Sunday 10:00-17:00 · Closed Tuesdays; open on the 17 November public holiday; last entry 30 min before closing
Ticket Price: Adult: CZK 70 · Senior: CZK 50 (65+) · School groups CZK 30; e-tickets valid for one entry within 30 days
Address: Novotného lávka 1, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50.0866, 14.4160

Introduction

Housed in a neo-Renaissance former waterworks right by the Vltava near the Charles Bridge, the Bedřich Smetana Museum celebrates the father of Czech nationalist music. Manuscripts, letters and personal items trace his life, while listening stations let you play excerpts from Má vlast, including the swirling Vltava. Between the riverside terrace, the elegant architecture and the music itself, it is an essential stop for anyone who believes Prague is best understood through sound.

✨ Highlights

Riverside Waterworks

The former Old Town waterworks sits beside the Charles Bridge with lovely river views.

Manuscripts & Letters

Original scores, correspondence and personal items rotate through the intimate display.

Listen to Vltava

Listening stations play Má vlast excerpts while the real river flows past the window.

Musical Walk Start

Pair it with the Rudolfinum nearby for a Prague music-themed walking route.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Year-round; spring and summer riverside walks are lovely, and winter pairs well with concerts.

→Duration：About one hour, or half a day combined with the Charles Bridge and Josefov.

→Transport：A 5 to 10 minute walk from Old Town Square, right at the bridge's east end.

→Food：Cafés cluster nearby, with more dining across the bridge in Malá Strana.

→Transportation：Metro A Staroměstská, 3 min walk; trams 2/17/18 to Karlovy lázně or Staroměstská; on the Novotného lávka riverside walk at the Old Town end of Charles Bridge

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	10:00-17:00
Tuesday	closed
Wednesday	10:00-17:00
Thursday	10:00-17:00
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

Closed Tuesdays; open on the 17 November public holiday; last entry 30 min before closing

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	CZK 70
Senior	CZK 50 (65+)
Student	CZK 50 (15-18, students under 26 with ISIC/ITIC)
Free Admission	Under 15, ZTP card holders with companion, ICOM/National Museum Society/Prague Card

School groups CZK 30; e-tickets valid for one entry within 30 days

💡 Tips

• Read up on Má vlast before visiting; knowing the music makes the displays far more rewarding.

• Galleries are kept dim to protect fragile manuscripts, so watch for photography notices.

• If your trip coincides with the Prague Spring festival, book a concert for the full experience.

• Mondays are usually closed; keep a backup plan when scheduling.

• Original documents rotate, so repeat visits can reveal different treasures.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Bedřich Smetana Museum?

Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: closed; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; Closed Tuesdays; open on the 17 November public holiday; last entry 30 min before closing

How much is the admission for Bedřich Smetana Museum?

Adult: CZK 70; Senior: CZK 50 (65+); Student: CZK 50 (15-18, students under 26 with ISIC/ITIC); Free Admission: Under 15, ZTP card holders with companion, ICOM/National Museum Society/Prague Card; School groups CZK 30; e-tickets valid for one entry within 30 days

Any practical tips for visiting Bedřich Smetana Museum?

Read up on Má vlast before visiting; knowing the music makes the displays far more rewarding. Galleries are kept dim to protect fragile manuscripts, so watch for photography notices.