This exhibition at the Historical Building of the National Museum offers a fresh look at František Palacký. Visitors can delve into the historian's pivotal role in 19th-century Czech history and modern society. Discover his ideas through engaging fictional dialogues, original comic strips, and authentic personal artifacts. It reveals his lasting inspiration and connection to contemporary questions.
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This exhibition at the Historical Building of the National Museum offers a contemporary perspective on František Palacký, exploring his life, work, and lasting inspiration. Through fictional dialogues, original comics, and authentic artifacts, visitors can engage with his influence on Czech history and modern society.
The exhibition 'František Palacký 1798–1876', presented at the Historical Building of the National Museum, reintroduces the influential historian and politician as a figure relevant to the present day. Created on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his death, it moves beyond a distant historical symbol to reveal Palacký as a thoughtful individual whose ideas resonate today. The exhibition utilizes innovative methods to connect visitors with Palacký's world. It features eight fictional dialogues styled as mobile phone chats, posing contemporary questions to Palacký about Europe, society, and responsibility. An original comic strip illustrates key moments in his life, from his early scholarship to his political career. The atmosphere is enriched by audio recordings of his works and correspondence, allowing visitors to hear his thoughts in a new context. Interactive elements include a large map of Europe tracing his travels and the changing national composition of Central Europe, alongside rotating cylinders displaying 19th-century newspapers and manual devices demonstrating his methods of information analysis. The exhibition prominently displays authentic artifacts from Palacký's personal and public life, including 1,000 volumes from his library, his original travel trunk, personal items such as glasses and clothing accessories, and family heirlooms. Reproductions of archival materials, including drafts of his major work and personal documents, further illuminate his life as a historian and a man of his time.
Tickets grant access to the entire Museum Complex, including all current and long-term exhibitions, with the exception of the Czech Press Photo exhibition and the Children's Museum. Tickets can be purchased online, via the mobile app, at self-service machines, or at the box office. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, admission to the Museum Complex is free. Entry may be temporarily suspended if building capacity is reached, especially on weekends around noon and holidays.
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