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Explore Prague's 'Tech at the Post Office': A Permanent Exhibition on Postal History

Delve into the rich history of telecommunications, stamp production, and transport at the Postal Museum in Prague.

Uncover the 'Tech at the Post Office' exhibition in Prague, a fascinating journey through the evolution of postal services and related innovations. This permanent display celebrates the joining of significant institutional collections, showcasing items from radio to postal architecture. Visitors can explore the history of postage stamps, including rare Czechoslovak and Czech designs, across various thematic sections.

About From April 3, 2026 – Tech at the Post Office, or Finally Together After 108 Years (in Prague) at Postal Museum in Prague

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Exhibition summary

This permanent exhibition celebrates the reunification of institutions by showcasing items transferred from the Postal Museum's collections. It is divided into thematic sections including Radio, Stamp Production, Telephone and Telegraph, Transport, and Postal Architecture, with a focus on the history of postage stamps from the mid-19th century to the present day.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'From April 3, 2026 – Tech at the Post Office, or Finally Together After 108 Years (in Prague)' is a permanent display at the Postal Museum in Prague. It was prepared as a celebration of the joining of institutions and primarily features significant items transferred from the collections of the Postal Museum to the National Technical Museum in 1955. The exhibition is located on the ground floor of the Vávra House and is organized into several thematic sections: Radio, Stamp Production in the Czech Lands, Telephone and Telegraph, Transport, and Postal Architecture. A significant part of the exhibition is dedicated to stamp design, offering a comprehensive overview of the history of postage stamps from the mid-19th century to the present. It includes three hundred pull-out panels in six safe cabinets, displaying the complete collection of Czechoslovak and Czech stamps. Notable items include the Hradčany stamps from 1918, designed by Alfons Mucha, alongside contemporary Czech stamp issues.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets can be purchased through the provided link to the National Technical Museum's ticketing system.

From April 3, 2026 – Tech at the Post Office, or Finally Together After 108 Years (in Prague) key exhibition facts

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Venue
Postal Museum
Current status
Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
Artist line / attribution
Features stamp designs by Alfons Mucha.
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