National Museum Presents: The Memorial to František Palacký and František Ladislav Rieger Exhibition

This exhibition is housed in the Rococo Mac Neven Palace and showcases a five-generation household, from aristocrats to affluent burghers. It features uniquely preserved original furnishings and collections of art and historical portraits from the 19th century.

The National Museum's Memorial to František Palacký and František Ladislav Rieger presents a unique glimpse into a household that spanned five generations, from aristocracy to wealthy burghers, within the Rococo Mac Neven Palace. The exhibition unfolds across five rooms, featuring exceptionally preserved original furnishings that furnished a reception and music salon, dining room, bedroom, and the personal studies of the historian František Palacký and his son-in-law, the lawyer, politician, and encyclopedist František Ladislav Rieger. Visitors can admire remarkable collections of art, including historical and family portraits from the 19th century, with notable works by Josef Mánes and Julius Mařák, and sculptures by J. V. Myslbek. The furniture represents various styles, from Classicism and Biedermeier to Art Nouveau. Additionally, a separate room is dedicated to a collection of furniture, sculpture, ceramics, and glass from the ethnographic collection. This collection was curated by Rieger’s daughter, Libuše Bráfová, and her artistic circle, which included prominent figures like the artist Zdenka Braunerová. The memorial offers a rich, intimate view of Czech intellectual and cultural history through its preserved domestic setting and significant artistic and historical artifacts.

Basic admission is 220 CZK, with a reduced price of 140 CZK. The exhibition is located upstairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Guided tours for the public are available on select days from May to October 2025. Visitors are advised to check the specific tour times and meet in front of the building if necessary, ringing the main entrance bell if needed. All prices are subject to change and may require advance booking or specific conditions not detailed here for this specific exhibition beyond general museum pricing and tour schedules for the season. Further details are available via the provided links for admission and opening hours for the May-October period which includes tours for the public for the 2025 season in Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with multiple time slots. Opening hours for May to October also include Thursdays from 15:00 to 18:30 and Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:30, with closure on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays during these hours, though tours are scheduled on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays in the afternoon and morning hours respectively, suggesting a complex operating schedule that requires careful verification by the visitor. Specific opening hours for the memorial itself are indicated as Thursdays 15:00-18:30 and Saturdays 10:00-18:30 for May-October, with additional specific tour times listed, creating potential confusion about general access versus tour availability, and further details on admission and opening hours are available via links on the page. The page structure suggests that the admission prices listed are general for the museum or associated exhibits, and specific ticketing details for this memorial might require consulting the linked pages or directly contacting the museum. The provided admission information is basic and might not reflect all available concessions or ticket packages. The May-October 2025 tours are detailed with specific times on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, with guides meeting visitors in front of the building, implying that entry or access might be facilitated through these guided tours for parts of the period or specifically for these tours. It is important to note that the building is not wheelchair accessible as the exhibition is located upstairs, which is a key accessibility note for potential visitors. The admission prices stated are for basic and reduced rates, which is standard but does not detail specific eligibility for reduced rates, leaving room for visitor inquiry. The opening hours section mentions tours for the public during May-October 2025 with specific timings on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, indicating these are scheduled events and not necessarily general opening hours for self-guided visits during those days, which needs to be clarified by the visitor before planning a visit. The page offers links for 'more about admission' and 'more about opening hours', suggesting that the information presented is a summary and more comprehensive details can be found there, which is a common practice for museum websites to provide layered information. Given the complexity and potential for misunderstanding, visitors should consult the provided links or the museum directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding their visit, especially concerning access and specific tour times within the May-October 2025 period for the Palacký and Rieger Memorial. The provided information on admission and opening hours needs to be cross-referenced with the linked sections for a complete understanding of visitor requirements and accessibility. The repeated admission and opening hours sections suggest they are key visitor information points, but the overlapping and specific nature of tour times versus general opening hours requires careful attention from the visitor.