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Discover The Miracles of Evolution: Engaging Natural History Exhibition at Czech Museum of Music

Explore vast animal evolution through over 1,500 unique exhibits and interactive displays in this engaging science presentation.

Step into "The Miracles of Evolution," a compelling natural science exhibition at the Czech Museum of Music. Spanning 2,000 square meters, it showcases over 1,500 unique objects, including the famous fin whale skeleton. Discover the incredible diversity and adaptation of species across Earth's history through seven themed halls. Modern multimedia and interactive elements engage all ages with dynamic light, sound, and hands-on learning.

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Exhibition summary

This modern natural history exhibition spans 2,000 m2 and features over 1,500 unique exhibits, including the famous fin whale skeleton. It explores the vastness of animal evolution across seven halls, presenting species adaptation and diversity through interactive displays and multimedia technologies.

Curatorial context

The Miracles of Evolution is a contemporary natural science exhibition designed to captivate visitors with the processes of evolution. Spread across 2,000 square meters, the exhibition presents over 1,500 unique objects, highlighting the diversity and adaptation of species across the planet. A central feature is the impressive skeleton of a fin whale, a renowned exhibit of the National Museum. The exhibition is structured into seven halls: Stepping Out in All Directions, A Tiny Majority, Water, Our Element, From Water to Land, Conquering the Air, Conquering the Earth, and The Planet of Animals. These halls guide visitors through major evolutionary steps and adaptations, showcasing a wide array of organisms from microscopic mites to large mammals. The exhibition utilizes modern multimedia technologies, including video-mapping and immersive light and sound elements, to create a dynamic atmosphere. Interactive components are designed to engage both children and adults, featuring touchable exhibits, enlarged models, and digital learning tools with comic-style animal characters. Visitors can explore the animal kingdom from its smallest inhabitants to the largest, experiencing the unique and rare exhibits presented in their natural habitats and motion, complemented by new models like a white shark and a giant squid.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets purchased are valid for the entire Museum Complex, granting access to all current and long-term exhibitions, except for the Children's Museum and Czech Press Photo exhibition. Capacity can affect entry, especially on weekends and holidays, potentially leading to waiting times of 30-45 minutes. Special free admission is noted for Sunday, May 10, 2026. Timed tickets are recommended for the Children's Museum.

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Czech Museum of Music
Current status
Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
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