Completed in 1901, The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague is a museum housing Bohemian art from the region of all types. This is not your typical museum housing only paintings and sculptures. In fact there is a wide variety of art including glass and ceramics, jewelry, toys and even graphic art. The building itself is quite a work of art, designed by architect Josef Schulz. The museum is housed in a 19 th century neo-renaissance building that stands out in the Jewish Quarter of the city. Opening hours are 10AM to 6PM Wednesday through Sunday and Tuesday 10AM to 7PM. The museum also offers free entry from 5PM to 7PM on Tuesdays.
Both the interior and exterior features of this building exude elegance and there could not be a better setting for a fine museum. The first floor consists of rotating exhibitions by art students as well as renowned artists and is often times a fun place to explore. The permanent exhibitions can be found on the second floor and there is much to see here. There are also great views of the surrounding area that are viewable out the windows and this is a fun place to spend some time and see some interesting pieces of art. There are many different exhibitions here including the Print and Image, The Story of Fibre, The Applied Graphic Arts and Photography Gallery, The Glass and Ceramics Gallery, The Metals andMaterials Gallery,The Moravian Tapestry Workshop, The Times Machines Gallery, Miscellaneous and The Moravian Tapestry Workshop,The Glass and Ceramics Gallery. These many different exhibitions provide some very unique works and it is definitely worth coming here to check out these intriguing pieces firsthand.
Reduced rates are available for students and children and this is an excellent attraction to come see with a group if you are out and about doing some sightseeing in Prague. If you are into these unique items and how they were made and produced then this museum will be of particular intrigue to you. Also notable is the fact that there are many interesting exhibitions that rotate on the first floor. If you are up in the air about whether you want to see this museum or not, check ahead on the museums website to see if one of these temporary exhibitions might be of particular interest to you.
A particular favorite for many travelers is the Born by Fire, Glass and Ceramics exhibit. This exhibit is very interesting as it shows the process that is used to make some truly amazing glass and ceramic items that win over many visitors. The time and effort it takes to create some of these beautiful works is something that anyone can appreciate and the resulting pieces featured here are very high quality and definitely worth a look. St. Charles Bridge, boat tours along the river and many café's are also located very close by making this an easy attraction to come by for an hour and then head off to another one of Prague's top attractions nearby.
