Museum of Literature
Muzeum literatury
The Museum of Literature (Muzeum literatury) is a prominent cultural institution in Prague, Czech Republic, dedicated to preserving and presenting the national literary heritage. It houses extensive collections of books, literary archives, and art related to the development of literature and book culture in the Czech lands from the late 18th century to the present day.

📜 Preserving and presenting the national literary heritage of the Czech Republic.
📚 Houses extensive collections of books, literary archives, and art from the late 18th century to the present day.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a prominent cultural institution dedicated to Czech literature
📖 Discover vast collections of books, archives, and art
🖼️ Visit new exhibitions at the main building and Letohrádek Hvězda
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy family-friendly events and guided tours
🌟 Experience diverse cultural events and festivals throughout the year
🏆 See the 'Nejkrásnější české knihy roku' (Most Beautiful Czech Books of the Year) competition

📍 Locations

The Museum of Literature operates under the National Literature Memorial (Památník národního písemnictví).
Its main building is in Prague's Bubeneč, with branches at Letohrádek Hvězda and Zámeček Petrkov.
A central depository is located in Litoměřice.

⏰ Hours

Muzeum literatury & Letohrádek Hvězda:
🗓️ Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 – 18:00
🏫 School groups with guide: from 9:00 (pre-arranged)
🌸 Letohrádek Hvězda: Open only April to October
⚠️ Last entry to Letohrádek Hvězda: 45 minutes before closing
⛔ Letohrádek Hvězda may close for 1 hour on wedding days (check schedule)

Zámeček Petrkov:
🗓️ Thursday–Saturday, 10:00–17:00 (hours may vary by program)

Studovna Muzea literatury (Library Reading Room):
🗓️ Monday: 9:00 – 16:30
🗓️ Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:30
🗓️ Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:30
🗓️ Thursday: 9:00 – 17:30
🗓️ Friday: 9:00 – 14:30
⛔ Closed every first Friday of the month
⛔ Closed for the entire month of August 2025 (August 1-31)

Badatelna v Centrálním depozitáři v Litoměřicích (Research Room in Central Depository Litoměřice):
🗓️ Monday–Friday, 9:00–16:00 (for pre-booked researchers only)

🎟️ Cost

Muzeum literatury:
💰 Adults: 100 Kč
🆓 Children under 15, students under 26, seniors over 65: FREE
👨‍🏫 Commented tours for schools/groups: 60 Kč/person (pedagogical supervision free)

Letohrádek Hvězda:
💰 Adults: 120 Kč
💸 Reduced: 70 Kč (children 7-15, students under 26, entry to building outside exhibitions)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: 250 Kč
👨‍🏫 Commented tours for schools/groups: 60 Kč/person (pedagogical supervision free)
🎫 Combined ticket (1x Museum of Literature + 2x Letohrádek Hvězda): 200 Kč
🆓 Children under 6, seniors over 65, ZTP/ZTP/P cardholders, AMG/ICOM cardholders, Ukrainian passport holders: FREE

Zámeček Petrkov:
💰 Commented tours/entry outside program: 50 Kč
💸 Full admission: 120 Kč
🧒 Children and youth: 50 Kč
ℹ️ Prices for specific programs as listed in the program

🗓️ Special Days 2025

Open on Holidays:
🗓️ April 18 (Good Friday)
🗓️ May 1 (Labor Day)
🗓️ May 8 (Victory Day)
🗓️ July 5 (Saints Cyril and Methodius Day)
🗓️ July 6 (Jan Hus Day)
🗓️ September 28 (Czech Statehood Day)
🗓️ October 28 (Czechoslovak Statehood Day)
🗓️ November 17 (Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day)

Free Entry Days:
🗓️ May 18 (International Museum Day)
🗓️ June 1 (International Children's Day)
🗓️ September 28 (Czech Statehood Day)
🗓️ October 28 (Czechoslovak Statehood Day)

📚 Research Facilities

The museum offers a specialized library and literary archive.
Art Collections department focuses on artworks related to literature.
Researchers need to register to use these services.

⚠️ Why Avoid

⛔ Some locations like Malá vila are generally inaccessible to the public.
⛔ Letohrádek Hvězda is closed from November to March.
⛔ Library reading room and research rooms have specific, limited hours and may require appointments.

Managed By

🏛️ Památník národního písemnictví (National Literature Memorial)

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