Karlovy Vary Art Gallery
Galerie umění Karlovy Vary
A major cultural institution in the Karlovy Vary region managing three exhibition spaces—the main gallery, the Becher Villa, and the Ostrov Summer Palace—dedicated to preserving and presenting Czech art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

🎨 A specialized institution preserving and presenting Czech art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
🏛️ Manages three distinct exhibition spaces: the main Art Gallery, Becher Villa, and Ostrov Summer Palace.

Why Go

✨ Explore a comprehensive overview of modern Czech art
🖼️ See works from symbolism, cubism, surrealism, and post-war art
📚 Discover high-quality collections of graphics and drawings at Ostrov Summer Palace
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engage with educational programs, workshops, and creative studios for all ages
🎶 Enjoy various accompanying events, concerts, and creative days

⏰ Hours

All locations are open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.

📍 Locations

  • Art Gallery (Galerie umění): Goethova stezka 6, Karlovy Vary
  • Becher Villa (Becherova vila): Krále Jiřího 1196/9, Karlovy Vary
  • Ostrov Summer Palace (Letohrádek Ostrov): Zámecký park 226, Ostrov

🎨 Collections & Exhibitions

The gallery features a rich collection of modern Czech art, including works by Jakub Schikaneder, Jan Preisler, Josef Čapek, Emil Filla, Bohumil Kubišta, Jindřich Štyrský, Toyen, Josef Istler, Václav Boštík, and Mikuláš Medek. The Ostrov Summer Palace branch is renowned for its exceptional graphic art and drawing collections.

🧑‍🏫 Educational Programs

Since 2002, the gallery has run 'Come Closer or Don't Be Afraid of Modern Art' for students. It also offers Art Klub Junior, Art Klub Senior, and summer studios for adults, alongside various workshops and clubs.

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