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Permanent Exhibitions Exploring Czech History at Prague's National Museum New Building

Delve into multimedia displays and interactive exhibits covering Czech history, 20th-century life, and themes for children.

Discover the extensive permanent exhibitions housed within Prague's National Museum New Building. Visitors can explore "Historic Moments," a unique multimedia experience detailing Czech history from 1918-2018. Journey through the "20th Century" to understand political and private life, and engage with interactive displays at the "Children's Museum," covering fascinating topics from mammoths to medieval times.

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Explore the National Museum's New Building through its permanent exhibitions, featuring 'Historic Moments,' a multimedia space on Czech history between 1918-2018; '20th Century,' detailing political and private life from 1918 to the 21st century; and the 'Children's Museum,' offering interactive displays on topics from mammoths to medieval times.

Curatorial context

The National Museum's New Building houses several permanent exhibitions designed to engage diverse audiences. 'Historic Moments' is an exceptional multimedia space that uses visual and sound effects to explore themes such as 'History Between 1918 and 2018 on Wenceslas Square' and 'The Architectural Development of Wenceslas Square.' This exhibition acts as a corridor connecting the Historical and New Buildings. The '20th Century' exhibition, located on the 4th and 5th floors, delves into the political, public, and private lives from 1918 to the 21st century, utilizing multimedia, film, and sound recordings to showcase significant events and everyday experiences. Visitors can see artifacts like the pen used to sign the surrender of German troops in Prague in 1945 and the first Czechoslovak law from 1918. For younger visitors, the 'Children's Museum' on the 2nd floor offers interactive displays and authentic collection items covering themes such as the Paleozoic Sea, Mammoth Hunters, The Middle Ages, and Discovering the Secrets of Nature.

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Powder Tower
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Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
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