Prague: Museum of Communism Entrance Ticket
Central Bohemian Region, Prague
Get in-depth insights into the communist period in Czechoslovakia at the Museum of Communism. Interact with an extensive exhibition including videos, posters, and artefacts.
Overview
This exhibition in Prague explores daily life and politics under Communist Czechoslovakia, suitable for history enthusiasts and culture students.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of communism in Czechoslovakia
- See how daily life was during the Communist era
- View personal collections of leading Czech photographers
Description
Explore authentically reconstructed spaces from classrooms to bedrooms, featuring original artifacts and detailed insights into post-war history. The exhibition covers nearly 1,500 m² and 62 panels, focusing on the totalitarian regime from the 1948 February putsch until the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Thematic sections include politics, sports, economics, education, Socialist Realist art, propaganda, the People’s Militias, the army, police and StB (secret police), censorship, courts, and other institutions. Learn about show trials and political labor camps during the Stalinist period.
Experience interactive mock-ups such as a shock worker’s workshop, a classroom, a child’s bedroom, and an interrogation room. Short videos, posters, and artifacts provide a detailed overview throughout the visit. The extensive photographic collection comes from the Czech News Agency Archive, Security Services Archive, Association of Forced Military Camp Laborers Archive, and prominent Czech photographers’ personal collections.
Visitors can rest at the museum café and watch a 15-minute documentary about the communist era in the onsite cinema, shown at regular intervals.
Includes
- Entrance ticket
- 15-minute documentary about communism in Czechoslovakia
Excludes
- Live tour guide
Important Information
- The cash desk closes 30 minutes before the museum closes
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance, bring comfortable shoes for walking, and visit during weekdays to avoid crowds.
