Delve into the fascinating 'Halls of Minerals' exhibition at the Czech Museum of Music, showcasing the National Museum's extensive geological treasures. This display features one of the Czech Republic's oldest mineral collections, begun by Kašpar Count Šternberk, presented in original 19th-century showcases. Visitors will encounter over 4,000 specimens, including space meteorites and vibrant fluorescent rocks. Discover the rich history of mining and geological diversity across Czech Lands.
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This exhibition showcases a vast collection of minerals from the National Museum's historical holdings, alongside space meteorites, terrestrial tektites, and impactites. Visitors can also explore the phenomenon of mineral fluorescence, with displays organized in original showcases from the late 19th century.
The 'Halls of Minerals' exhibition offers a deep dive into the geological treasures of the National Museum, featuring one of the oldest mineral collections in the Czech Republic, initiated by Kašpar Count Šternberk. The Hall of Minerals itself, opened in 1892, is displayed in its original configuration with showcases designed by Prof. Josef Schulz, housing over 4,000 minerals, with only a small percentage of the museum's extensive collection of over 100,000 specimens on view. The exhibition extends to the Hall of Meteorites, showcasing meteorites, tektites, and impactites in restored showcases from 1893. Highlights include the impressive 83 kg Campo del Cielo meteorite, which visitors can touch, and a detailed display of Czech and Moravian moldavites. The Hall of Luminescence explores the fascinating property of fluorescence in minerals, presented in a dark room with alternating UV light. Finally, the Mineral Resources of Czech Lands section focuses on the historical mining of gold, silver, tin, and uranium in the Czech Republic, displaying related minerals and mining artifacts.
A single ticket provides access to the entire Museum Complex, including all current and long-term exhibitions. Tickets can be purchased online, via the mobile app, at self-service machines, or at the box office. Entry may be temporarily suspended if building capacity is reached, with potential waiting times on weekends and holidays. Free admission is available for children up to 15 years old when accompanied by an adult, and on specific dates like Sunday, May 10, 2026 (excluding the Children's Museum). Specific pricing tiers exist for adults, reduced categories (seniors, students), school groups, and free admission for certain ID holders and accompanying persons for those with severe disabilities.
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