Chlupáč Museum of Earth History
Chlupáčovo muzeum historie Země
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
University museum in Prague, featuring extensive fossil collections from Paleozoic to Quaternary, including unique Ediacaran, Cambrian, Devonian, Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous fauna. Home to the Czech Republic's only permanent 8-meter Carnotaurus dinosaur skeleton replica.

📜 University museum from original collections of the Institute of Geology and Paleontology, Charles University.
🔍 Officially opened December 3, 2008, named after Professor Ivo Chlupáč.

Why Go

🌊 Explore vast fossil collections from Paleozoic to Quaternary
🦖 See the 8-meter Carnotaurus skeleton replica, unique in the Czech Republic
💎 Discover valuable Czech fossils and ancient Chengjiang fauna with soft body parts
🎨 Enjoy modern reconstructions, 3D models, and prehistoric paintings

Why Avoid

⚠️ Public access limited to Wednesdays only
🚫 Closed during university/public holidays, July-August, and December 15 to January 2
🗣️ Individual visits do not include expert guide commentary
👥 Groups over 5 people must announce visit in advance

Cost

💰 Adults 70 Kč, children (6-15), students, seniors 40 Kč, preschoolers/ZTP free; group tours (min 10) 50 Kč per person.

Hours

🕒 Wednesdays 10:00-17:00; closed on weekends, Mondays, Tuesdays, university/public holidays, July-August, and December 15-January 2.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Paid parking at Albertov (15 CZK/hour; 40 min to 6 hours).

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible from Votočkova street.