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National Technical Museum Prague: A Life Dedicated to Pragas – An Emil Příhoda Tribute Exhibition

Explore vintage Praga vehicles and automotive awards, honoring a collector's passion and Czechoslovak engineering heritage.

The National Technical Museum in Prague presents a remarkable exhibition showcasing the iconic Praga automotive brand. Visitors can delve into 'A Life Dedicated to Pragas. A Tribute to Emil Příhoda', featuring a significant collection of vintage cars and historical automotive awards. This display highlights Praga's legacy and a dedicated collector's effort in preservation, offering a unique insight into Czechoslovak industrial heritage.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the National Technical Museum showcases eight valuable Praga vehicles from the private collection of Emil Příhoda, alongside two automotive awards from the First Republic era. It celebrates the Praga brand's legacy and the dedication of Emil Příhoda in preserving it.

Curatorial context

The National Technical Museum is now displaying a selection of fifteen Praga vehicles recently acquired from the private collection of Emil Příhoda. Eight of these remarkable vehicles, dating from 1921 to 1946, are featured in the Transport Hall, with the additional presentation of a borrowed Praga Alfa, Emil Příhoda's first car. Visitors can admire both touring and utility models, including luxury cars like the Praga Grand, Mignon, and Golden, the compact Praga Super Piccolo, the utility vehicle Praga AN, and the Praga AN bus. The exhibition also includes two significant automotive awards from the First Republic period. It serves as a tribute to the Praga brand, once a leader in the Czechoslovak automotive industry, and to Emil Příhoda himself, who devoted over six decades to documenting Praga's production and amassing an extensive, culturally significant collection that preserved many endangered automotive heritage items.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission details are available via the 'Main Building in Prague' link, which likely directs to general museum opening hours and admission information. Visitors are encouraged to check official channels for current ticketing policies as this exhibition is part of the museum's offerings.

A Life Dedicated to Pragas. A Tribute to Emil Příhoda key exhibition facts

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Venue
National Technical Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jun 18, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Emil Příhoda (collector), Praga (automotive manufacturer)
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