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Postal Museum Prague: Czech Postal History & Stamps

Discover Czech postal heritage, stamps, and historic vehicles in a baroque mill by the Vltava.

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The Postal Museum showcases the fascinating evolution of communication, from historical mail transport to telegraphy and stamp collecting. Visitors can explore a vast collection of artifacts, delve into the history of postal services, and engage with interactive exhibits.

Discover the extensive collections of the Postal Museum, tracing the development of postal services, communication technology, and philately across the Czech Republic.

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Postal Museum: History of Communication

The Postal Museum in Prague is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the history of postal and telecommunication services. Its permanent exhibitions explore technical advancements in postal operations, the intricate history of mail transport, and a diverse range of stamps. Visitors can discover the societal impact and technological progression of communication through centuries of Czech heritage. The museum also offers educational and interactive experiences suitable for all ages.

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Postal Museum opening hours in Prague

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for Postal Museum. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in Prague.

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Postal Museum Admission Information

Admission to the Postal Museum includes various ticket options to accommodate different visitors. Reduced fares are available for students and seniors, which typically require valid identification upon entry. Families can also opt for a dedicated family admission, and specific group tickets are offered. Free entry is provided for children aged 0 to 6 years, with separate tickets for older children.

Adult
CZK 100.00
Reduced
CZK 70.00

Students 15–26 years old, seniors over 65, and ZTP disability card holders upon presenting a valid ID with photo.

Children (ages 6 to 15)
CZK 40.00
Postal Museum Location

The Postal Museum is situated at Nové mlýny 2 in Prague 1, a central neighborhood of Prague. Housed in a baroque mill building near the Vltava River, its convenient setting allows visitors to easily explore the extensive collections that trace Czech postal history and the evolution of communication services.

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Nové mlýny 2

110 00 Prague

Prague 1, Prague, CZ

Visiting the Postal Museum

When planning a visit to the Postal Museum in Prague, it is important to be aware of specific entry regulations. To ensure a smooth experience, please note that animals, bicycles, skateboards, and large bags are not permitted inside the museum. Additionally, for the preservation of exhibits and the comfort of all visitors, smoking and touching any displays are strictly prohibited.

Visiting the Postal Museum

Exploring the Postal Museum's Collections

The Postal Museum in Prague offers a deep dive into the evolution of postal and telecommunication services within the Czech Republic. Its permanent exhibitions showcase a wide array of topics, from technical advancements in postal operations and the intricate history of mail transport to diverse stamp collections. Visitors can encounter significant historical artifacts, including a 19th-century Morse telegraph instrument, an authentic postilion's horn, and an antique postal coach used for both passengers and mail. These comprehensive displays illustrate the societal impact and technological progression of communication over centuries, providing insights into global connections and design. Educational and interactive experiences, such as the Children's Postal Playground, enrich the understanding of this vital heritage for all ages.

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Watercolor illustration of the Children's Postal Playground, a vibrant interactive museum space with postal-themed exhibits like telephones, typewriters, and stamp printing stations for children.
Permanent exhibition

The Children's Postal Playground: An Interactive Exhibition for Young Explorers

A permanent, hands-on journey into the history of postal services.

This interactive exhibition offers children a fun way to learn about postal history. Engage with vintage telephones, typewriters, and even print unique personalized stamps in a permanent play setting.

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Watercolor illustration depicting the evolution of postal services from the 1700s to the 1900s, showing horse-drawn carriages, a vintage car, and postal horns.
Permanent exhibition

History of Postal Services: A Permanent Exhibition Journey in Prague

Explore centuries of communication, transport, and postal evolution.

Discover the permanent History of Postal Services exhibition, detailing the development of mail delivery. Journey through six sections, from 16th-century Austrian beginnings to post-WWII Czechoslovak services, including historical transport methods.

Postal Services Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a museum exhibit featuring vintage telephones, early communication devices, and framed stamps in a purple-hued gallery with arched windows.
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Permanent Exhibition: Tech at the Post Office, or Finally Together in Prague

Celebrating institutional reunification with historical technology and stamp collections.

Explore significant artifacts detailing telecommunications, transport, and postal architecture. This exhibition features a comprehensive collection of postage stamps, from early designs by Alfons Mucha to contemporary issues, at the Prague Postal Museum.

Exhibition Details
Illustrated collage of postage stamps featuring animals from around the world—lion, panda, kangaroo, elephant, penguin—set against a purple watercolor map with travel icons and text like 'Globe-Trotter' and 'Wild Exploration'.
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Explore "Around the World with Teeth and Without" at the Postal Museum Exhibition

A permanent display of global animal postage stamps and interactive fun.

This exhibition invites you to journey through a unique collection of animal motifs on postage stamps from over a hundred countries. Engage with interactive quizzes, explore travel suitcases, and participate in a fun postal decathlon, perfect for families and children.

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Watercolor rendering of a 19th-century historical salon interior with purple-toned wall oil paintings by Josef Navrátil, featuring Baroque architectural details and period furniture.
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Permanent Exhibition: Josef Navrátil's Wall Paintings in Historical Salons, Prague

A unique 19th-century interior recreated within Prague's Vávra House.

Explore a meticulously recreated 19th-century salon interior at the Postal Museum. This permanent exhibition in Prague features remarkable 1847 wall oil paintings by Josef Navrátil, offering a glimpse into historical art and architecture.

Historical Salons Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of historical postal technology, including a vintage telephone, telegraph machine, and stamp production equipment on display in a museum gallery.
Permanent exhibition

Prague's Permanent Exhibition: Technology at the Post Office and Communication History

Explore the evolution of communication, from stamps to telegraphy.

This exhibition traces the development of postal services and communication. Discover historical objects spanning radio, telephone, stamp production in Czech Lands, and postal architecture, offering a detailed look at philately.

Postal Technology Exhibition
Your Postal Museum Questions, Answered

Planning your visit to the Postal Museum in Prague? While you'll need to leave your animals and skateboards at home, we have answers to many practical questions you might have. Discover information on ticket prices and what else to know for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

What is the email for the General Director of the Postal Museum?

You can contact the General Director of the Postal Museum via email at [email protected].

What is the phone number for the General Director of the Postal Museum?

To reach the General Director of the Postal Museum by phone, please call 220 399 299.

How do I contact the Deputy for Operations and Investments at the Postal Museum?

The Deputy for Operations and Investments at the Postal Museum can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 220 399 232.

How can I contact the Postal Museum?

The Postal Museum provides direct contact details for specific departments and individuals, rather than a general contact email or phone number. You can reach the General Director via email at [email protected] or by phone at 220 399 299.

Visitor Tips for the Postal Museum

When planning your visit to the Postal Museum in Prague, be aware of specific entry guidelines to ensure a smooth experience. The museum does not permit animals, bicycles, skateboards, or large bags inside its premises. To preserve the exhibits, visitors are also asked to refrain from smoking and touching any displays. Keeping these notes in mind will help you prepare for your visit.

Postal Museum Visitor Suitability

The Postal Museum in Prague offers an engaging experience for a variety of visitors, including families, kids, couples, and solo explorers. Its extensive collections are particularly suited for those interested in history, design, science, and local heritage, tracing the evolution of postal services and communication technology. For younger guests, a dedicated Children's Postal Playground is available at its branch in Vyšší Brod, offering interactive learning opportunities. Visitors should note that for a comfortable experience, animals, bicycles, skateboards, and large bags are not permitted inside the main museum building.

Images of the Postal Museum's Collections

Explore images that highlight the rich history of the Postal Museum in Prague, showcasing the evolution of communication and postal services. You will find visual examples of historical artifacts, such as the intricate brass telegraph machine, alongside displays detailing the progression of mail transport and philately. These visuals offer a glimpse into the engaging exhibits and the diverse collections awaiting visitors.

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Interior of the Postal Museum with a steam locomotive, vintage car, and airplane on display
vintage brass telegraph machine with a large wheel and wooden base
Historic postal carriage with black and yellow body and wooden wheels
Golden coiled horn on black background
Historic postal carriages on display in a museum gallery with informational panels on the walls
Three large world maps on a wall, each with circular objects attached, in a museum gallery.
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oval black sign with gold lettering and a central coat of arms, displaying text in Czech and German for the postal and telegraph office
A white baroque building with a red-tiled roof and a courtyard with a stone fountain and green lawn
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