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Powder Tower Exhibitions: What to Expect

Explore the displays within this historic Prague city gate, including its insights into Prague's towers.

The Powder Tower, a significant late-Gothic city gate in Prague, often features exhibitions that enrich its historical context. While it hosts a permanent exhibition on Prague's towers, temporary displays may also be presented. Review this page to understand the typical offerings and plan your visit to this unique historical site. We recommend checking the official website for the very latest exhibition schedules before you go.

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Watercolor illustration of the Czech Garnet Museum interior, featuring display cases with red garnet jewelry under soft lighting, set against a purple-hued arched gallery space.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Czech Garnet Museum Exhibition: A Journey into Bohemian Gemstone History

Explore unique jewelry and objects showcasing centuries of garnet craftsmanship.

Learn about the fascinating history of Czech garnet jewelry, from ancient origins to modern artistry. This exhibition details mining techniques, cutting processes, and the significant role of garnets in cultural heritage.

Garnet Museum Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of the Jewish Museum in Prague's Ceremonial Hall, featuring pseudo-Romanesque architecture with arched windows, a Star of David, and a purple-hued sky, conveying historical solemnity.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Jewish Museum in Prague Ceremonial Hall & Burial Society Exhibition

Explore Jewish traditions and customs in a historic Prague setting.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Jewish life and cultural practices within Prague's historic Ceremonial Hall. This permanent exhibition details significant traditions, housed in a unique pseudo-Romanesque building that was once a mortuary.

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Watercolor illustration of a museum exhibit featuring glass display cases with historical craft tools and artifacts, evoking the theme of traditional guilds and craftsmanship.
Permanent exhibition

Crafts Guilds: Discover Professional Craftsmen’s Associations Past and Present

Explore extensive collections of historical guild memorabilia and craft traditions.

Learn about the social phenomenon of craftsmen forming professional guilds and their rich heritage. This unique exhibition features a significant collection of guild memorabilia, illustrating their diverse traditions throughout history.

Crafts Guilds Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a dimly lit Cold War-era fallout shelter with vintage communication equipment, a desk, and a newspaper, evoking the tense atmosphere of a secret command center.
Permanent exhibition

Cold War Museum Prague: Discover a Secret Fallout Shelter History

Explore communist-era clandestine operations beneath Prague's Hotel Jalta.

Step inside a preserved underground facility that served as a hideout for communist leaders. Uncover the intriguing past of Prague's secret police activities and the anxieties of the Cold War era.

Cold War Museum
Watercolor illustration of a gallery interior featuring sports photography exhibitions with vibrant action shots of athletes on display under soft lighting.
Permanent exhibition

Game on Gallery: A Captivating Exhibition Showcasing the Best Sports Photography

Celebrate sport through artistic imagery and international photographic dialogue.

Game on Gallery is a dedicated platform for sports photography, presenting exceptional artistic imagery. It aims to foster dialogue among photographers and highlight the achievements of both artists and athletes through their powerful visual stories. Explore a curated selection of the year's finest sports images.

Game on Gallery
Watercolor illustration of the historic Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč, showcasing its industrial architecture, preserved steam engine room, and original engineering systems.
Permanent exhibition

Discover Prague's Historic Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč: An Industrial Heritage Exhibition

Explore pioneering engineering and sanitation history at this Prague Eco-museum.

Visit this unique industrial monument to see original wastewater treatment technology and a fully functional 1903 steam engine room. Gain insight into architectural and engineering feats that shaped Prague's early sanitation systems. It's an important piece of European industrial heritage.

Explore Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a dimly lit gallery with antique violins and cellos on stands, musical scores on display, and projections of 17th-century operatic scenes on the walls.
Permanent exhibition

Portrait in Music Exhibition: Discover Lobkowicz Palace's Musical Instruments and History

Explore the legacy of Beethoven and Mozart through historic instruments.

Step into reimagined music galleries at Lobkowicz Palace, featuring an extraordinary collection of musical instruments and manuscripts. Learn about the Lobkowicz family's significant patronage of classical composers like Beethoven and Mozart, enhanced by interactive displays.

Portrait in Music
Watercolor illustration of the Hvězda Summer Palace, a Renaissance building shaped like a six-pointed star, surrounded by trees and a pathway, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.
Permanent exhibition

Hvězda Summer Palace: Exploring Prague's Renaissance Architecture and Historical Battles

A distinctive star-shaped national cultural monument in Prague.

Discover the intriguing architectural evolution of the Hvězda Summer Palace, a unique Renaissance structure in Prague. Learn about its symbolic design and the historical Battle of White Mountain within this significant cultural site.

Hvězda Palace Exhibition
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What you can see right now at Powder Tower
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Powder Tower, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Prague.
Watercolor illustration of the Czech Garnet Museum interior, featuring display cases with red garnet jewelry under soft lighting, set against a purple-hued arched gallery space.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Czech Garnet Museum Exhibition: A Journey into Bohemian Gemstone History

Explore unique jewelry and objects showcasing centuries of garnet craftsmanship.

Learn about the fascinating history of Czech garnet jewelry, from ancient origins to modern artistry. This exhibition details mining techniques, cutting processes, and the significant role of garnets in cultural heritage.

Garnet Museum Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of the Jewish Museum in Prague's Ceremonial Hall, featuring pseudo-Romanesque architecture with arched windows, a Star of David, and a purple-hued sky, conveying historical solemnity.
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Jewish Museum in Prague Ceremonial Hall & Burial Society Exhibition

Explore Jewish traditions and customs in a historic Prague setting.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Jewish life and cultural practices within Prague's historic Ceremonial Hall. This permanent exhibition details significant traditions, housed in a unique pseudo-Romanesque building that was once a mortuary.

View Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a museum exhibit featuring glass display cases with historical craft tools and artifacts, evoking the theme of traditional guilds and craftsmanship.
Permanent exhibition

Crafts Guilds: Discover Professional Craftsmen’s Associations Past and Present

Explore extensive collections of historical guild memorabilia and craft traditions.

Learn about the social phenomenon of craftsmen forming professional guilds and their rich heritage. This unique exhibition features a significant collection of guild memorabilia, illustrating their diverse traditions throughout history.

Crafts Guilds Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a dimly lit Cold War-era fallout shelter with vintage communication equipment, a desk, and a newspaper, evoking the tense atmosphere of a secret command center.
Permanent exhibition

Cold War Museum Prague: Discover a Secret Fallout Shelter History

Explore communist-era clandestine operations beneath Prague's Hotel Jalta.

Step inside a preserved underground facility that served as a hideout for communist leaders. Uncover the intriguing past of Prague's secret police activities and the anxieties of the Cold War era.

Cold War Museum
Watercolor illustration of a gallery interior featuring sports photography exhibitions with vibrant action shots of athletes on display under soft lighting.
Permanent exhibition

Game on Gallery: A Captivating Exhibition Showcasing the Best Sports Photography

Celebrate sport through artistic imagery and international photographic dialogue.

Game on Gallery is a dedicated platform for sports photography, presenting exceptional artistic imagery. It aims to foster dialogue among photographers and highlight the achievements of both artists and athletes through their powerful visual stories. Explore a curated selection of the year's finest sports images.

Game on Gallery
Watercolor illustration of the historic Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč, showcasing its industrial architecture, preserved steam engine room, and original engineering systems.
Permanent exhibition

Discover Prague's Historic Old Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bubeneč: An Industrial Heritage Exhibition

Explore pioneering engineering and sanitation history at this Prague Eco-museum.

Visit this unique industrial monument to see original wastewater treatment technology and a fully functional 1903 steam engine room. Gain insight into architectural and engineering feats that shaped Prague's early sanitation systems. It's an important piece of European industrial heritage.

Explore Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a dimly lit gallery with antique violins and cellos on stands, musical scores on display, and projections of 17th-century operatic scenes on the walls.
Permanent exhibition

Portrait in Music Exhibition: Discover Lobkowicz Palace's Musical Instruments and History

Explore the legacy of Beethoven and Mozart through historic instruments.

Step into reimagined music galleries at Lobkowicz Palace, featuring an extraordinary collection of musical instruments and manuscripts. Learn about the Lobkowicz family's significant patronage of classical composers like Beethoven and Mozart, enhanced by interactive displays.

Portrait in Music
Watercolor illustration of the Hvězda Summer Palace, a Renaissance building shaped like a six-pointed star, surrounded by trees and a pathway, with sunlight filtering through the foliage.
Permanent exhibition

Hvězda Summer Palace: Exploring Prague's Renaissance Architecture and Historical Battles

A distinctive star-shaped national cultural monument in Prague.

Discover the intriguing architectural evolution of the Hvězda Summer Palace, a unique Renaissance structure in Prague. Learn about its symbolic design and the historical Battle of White Mountain within this significant cultural site.

Hvězda Palace Exhibition
Past exhibitions archive
Recently completed shows at Powder Tower
Review past exhibitions from Powder Tower to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Prague.
Watercolor illustration of ballet dancers performing against a 1930s New York City skyline, with text referencing George Gershwin's 'Brahms-Schoenberg Quartet' and 'An American in Paris', evoking a neoclassical ballet theme.
Jun 18, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026

Who Cares? An Exuberant George Balanchine Ballet & Gershwin Music Exhibition

Discover neoclassical ballet by George Balanchine in this vibrant performance.

This exhibition showcases George Balanchine's 'Brahms-Schoenberg Quartet' and 'Who Cares?'. It's a joyful neoclassical ballet, bringing George Gershwin's music and the vibrant 1930s American spirit to life through exceptional choreography.

Who Cares? Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a dramatic opera scene from Jules Massenet's 'Werther', featuring a figure on stage holding a staff beneath a large heart, with a woman seated in the audience, all rendered in moody purple tones.
Jun 12, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026

Werther: Jules Massenet's French Opera Exhibition at National Theatre Prague

Experience a dramatic story of passion and unfulfilled love.

Discover Massenet's 'Werther,' a masterpiece of French operatic tradition. This acclaimed production at the National Theatre in Prague features live orchestral accompaniment and a children's choir. Surtitles are provided in Czech and English for international audiences.

Werther Opera
Illustration of a harvest festival scene from the ballet Coppélia, featuring dancers in purple costumes and a life-size doll, with a banner reading 'Harvest Festival Coppélia' and village buildings in the background.
Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026

Coppélia: The Classic Comic Ballet Performed at State Opera Prague

A mesmerizing tale of love and a mysterious doll in Prague.

Discover Coppélia, Ronald Hynd's delightful three-act ballet presented in Prague. This performance captivates with its humorous story of infatuation, a mechanical doll, and a joyous conclusion. Experience a celebrated classical production.

Coppélia Ballet
Watercolor illustration of an operatic stage set for Verdi's Aida, featuring Egyptian architecture, a central performer, and a chorus under dramatic purple lighting.
May 29, 2026 – Jun 24, 2026

Giuseppe Verdi's Aida: A Lavish Opera Exploring Love, Duty, and Conflict

Experience an iconic classical music drama with magnificent staging.

Uncover the compelling narrative of Verdi's Aida, a powerful opera of forbidden love and duty. This celebrated production captivates with its grand scale and profound emotional depth. Explore the intricate drama set against ancient conflict.

Aida Opera
A watercolor illustration of nuns in a dimly lit convent corridor, with one nun walking towards a guillotine in the background, symbolizing the tragic fate of the Carmelite sisters in Francis Poulenc's opera.
May 21, 2026 – Jun 13, 2026

Dialogues des Carmélites: Explore Francis Poulenc's Opera of Faith and Revolution

A moving historical opera about courage amidst the Reign of Terror.

Delve into Francis Poulenc's compelling opera, a dramatic portrayal of Carmelite nuns facing their fate during the French Revolution. Experience a narrative exploring profound themes of fear, destiny, and unwavering belief.

Dialogues des Carmélites
A watercolor illustration of a soprano in a regal purple and gold gown performing in Puccini's opera Turandot, set against a fantastical backdrop of Chinese-inspired architecture, dragons, and musicians.
May 16, 2026 – Jun 29, 2026

Giacomo Puccini's Turandot Opera: A Dramatic Tale of Love and Power

Experience a unique blend of Romantic opera and modern artistic styles.

Discover the enchanting narrative of Puccini's 'Turandot', set against a mystical medieval Beijing. This production highlights passionate themes of love and challenging decisions, blending rich musical traditions with Symbolist influences for a captivating show.

Turandot Opera
Watercolor illustration of a grunge rock band performing on stage, featuring a guitarist, drummer, and bassist under purple lighting with "NIRVANA" written on the backdrop.
May 11, 2026 – Jun 15, 2026

The Rules of Nirvana: A Theatrical Performance Honoring the Grunge Movement

Experience live drama and music inspired by Kurt Cobain's legacy.

Discover 'The Rules of Nirvana', a compelling production that merges theatre with a live rock concert. This show explores themes of personal identity and artistic freedom, echoing the spirit of 90s culture. It’s a powerful cultural event.

The Rules of Nirvana
A surreal black light theatre performance depicting the evolution of love, with glowing figures dancing against a cosmic backdrop of hearts, stars, and swirling purple and blue hues.
May 8, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026

Images of Love: A Captivating Black Light Theatre Performance on Romance and Emotions

Experience non-verbal storytelling through stunning visual effects and diverse music.

HILT theatre presents 'Images of Love', a multimedia journey exploring various forms of love. This immersive black light show uses captivating projections and a rich musical score to engage audiences without words. Connect with emotions and a dreamlike narrative.

Images of Love
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