The National Technical Museum in Prague frequently hosts a diverse range of special exhibitions. These displays complement its permanent collections, delving deeper into various aspects of technology, transport, photography, astronomy, and industrial design. This page helps you understand the types of exhibitions typically presented, offering insights into what you might find during your visit.
Uncover the strategic 'White Gold' history of Czech sugar production.
Delve into the history of the Czech sugar production industry and its profound national importance. Learn about sugar's nickname as 'White Gold' and its crucial role in the National Technical Museum's establishment.
Sugar and Chocolate
See functional replicas of ingenious machines from the Middle Ages.
This permanent exhibition showcases full-scale functional replicas of medieval construction machines. Discover how historical engineering utilized simple mechanical principles to achieve complex building tasks.
Medieval Machinery Exhibition
A permanent exhibition detailing the evolution of architectural elements and engineering.
Delve into the fascinating history of construction at the National Technical Museum in Prague. This exhibition showcases the development of building materials like wood, stone, and clay, alongside various structures from foundations to roofs. Explore the legacy of building heritage.
Construction Exhibition
Discover the history of timekeeping from ancient to modern eras.
This permanent exhibition in Prague chronologically displays timekeeping devices. Journey through the evolution of horology, from ancient sundials and water clocks to intricate mechanical and modern atomic timepieces. Learn about significant Czech watchmaking contributions.
Measurement of Time
Tracing domestic technology and industrial design evolution in Czech history.
This permanent exhibition explores domestic technologies like cleaning, washing, and cooking. See the development of household appliances and their industrial design from the mid-19th century to the present.
Household Appliances Exhibition
Trace iron's role in civilization and technological advancement.
Explore the "Metallurgy – The Path of Civilization" exhibition, detailing the development of ironworking. See historical equipment like a 9th-century Slavic Smelter and models of industrial furnaces. Understand its impact on society, technology, and art.
Metallurgy Exhibition
Discover the fascinating history of visual imaging and its innovations.
This permanent exhibition delves into spatial, color, and motion photography. Explore stereoscopic images, interactive color perception displays, and historical motion capture devices. See rare items like Reynaud's Belt and an original Lumière brothers' camera.
Intercamera Exhibition
Explore Otto Wichterle's groundbreaking work in optical technology.
This permanent display traces the fascinating evolution of contact lenses and their production methods. Learn about scientist Otto Wichterle's inventions and view early manufacturing machines and historical lens types. A journey into medical history.
Contact Lenses ExhibitionUncover the strategic 'White Gold' history of Czech sugar production.
Delve into the history of the Czech sugar production industry and its profound national importance. Learn about sugar's nickname as 'White Gold' and its crucial role in the National Technical Museum's establishment.
Sugar and ChocolateSee functional replicas of ingenious machines from the Middle Ages.
This permanent exhibition showcases full-scale functional replicas of medieval construction machines. Discover how historical engineering utilized simple mechanical principles to achieve complex building tasks.
Medieval Machinery ExhibitionA permanent exhibition detailing the evolution of architectural elements and engineering.
Delve into the fascinating history of construction at the National Technical Museum in Prague. This exhibition showcases the development of building materials like wood, stone, and clay, alongside various structures from foundations to roofs. Explore the legacy of building heritage.
Construction ExhibitionDiscover the history of timekeeping from ancient to modern eras.
This permanent exhibition in Prague chronologically displays timekeeping devices. Journey through the evolution of horology, from ancient sundials and water clocks to intricate mechanical and modern atomic timepieces. Learn about significant Czech watchmaking contributions.
Measurement of TimeTracing domestic technology and industrial design evolution in Czech history.
This permanent exhibition explores domestic technologies like cleaning, washing, and cooking. See the development of household appliances and their industrial design from the mid-19th century to the present.
Household Appliances ExhibitionTrace iron's role in civilization and technological advancement.
Explore the "Metallurgy – The Path of Civilization" exhibition, detailing the development of ironworking. See historical equipment like a 9th-century Slavic Smelter and models of industrial furnaces. Understand its impact on society, technology, and art.
Metallurgy ExhibitionDiscover the fascinating history of visual imaging and its innovations.
This permanent exhibition delves into spatial, color, and motion photography. Explore stereoscopic images, interactive color perception displays, and historical motion capture devices. See rare items like Reynaud's Belt and an original Lumière brothers' camera.
Intercamera ExhibitionExplore Otto Wichterle's groundbreaking work in optical technology.
This permanent display traces the fascinating evolution of contact lenses and their production methods. Learn about scientist Otto Wichterle's inventions and view early manufacturing machines and historical lens types. A journey into medical history.
Contact Lenses Exhibition
Explore 19th-century technical innovations from Vojta Náprstek's vision.
Commemorating Vojta Náprstek's 200th birthday, this exhibition presents his influential ideas on 19th-century modern society. See technical novelties and household items he introduced to Czech manufacturers and craftsmen.
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Delving into the history of encryption and covert wartime technology.
Explore the captivating history of cryptology, featuring the iconic Enigma encryption machine. Discover historical spy equipment and learn about secret projects born from World War II political necessities. This display offers a unique perspective on technological advancements.
Enigma Exhibition
Explore technical innovations and the significant social impact of trains.
Discover the profound impact of modern rail transport and its role in global transformation. Engage with authentic exhibits, interactive displays, and examine the origins of railway technology and its influence on society and everyday life.
Railway Exhibition Details
Discover the 70-year legacy of SPARTAK and PRIM industrial watchmaking.
Commemorating 70 years of industrial watch production, this exhibition highlights Czechoslovakia's pioneering role in mechanical wristwatches. Explore the development of the SPARTAK and PRIM brands, featuring historic timepieces and production technology.
Wristwatches Exhibition
Discover key instruments and VÚGTK's impact on surveying technology.
This exhibition traces the history of land surveying, marking the 70th anniversary of VÚGTK. See fascinating historical and modern instruments that shaped geodesy, topography, and cartography. Learn about the institute's contributions to Czech science and technology.
Land Surveying Exhibition
Discover the UNESCO-recognized dawn of cinema animation through Reynaud's work.
Uncover a unique fragment of Émile Reynaud's 1894 projection strip, registered in the UNESCO Memory of the World. This exhibition at the National Technical Museum showcases his pivotal optical devices, illustrating early animation techniques.
View Exhibition DetailsDiscover Prague's rich tapestry of art, history, and cultural displays.
Uncover a world of rotating art shows and compelling museum programming throughout Prague. Engage with diverse cultural exhibitions showcasing everything from ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces.
