Museum of Literature
Muzeum literatury
The Museum of Literature, operated by the National Literature Memorial, is a significant cultural institution in Prague, preserving and showcasing national literary, archival, and artistic heritage. It features a main museum in Bubeneč and branches at Hvězda Summer Palace and Petrkov, offering a rich program of exhibitions and cultural events.

📜 Preserving Czech literary, archival, and artistic heritage.
🏛️ Explore diverse exhibitions and cultural events across multiple locations in Prague.

Why Go

📚 Discover national literary and artistic heritage
🖼️ Explore diverse exhibitions and cultural events
📍 Visit multiple unique locations: main museum, Hvězda Summer Palace, Petrkov Chateau
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly events and free admission for children/seniors
🧐 Utilize extensive research facilities including a library and archive

Why Avoid

🚫 Some branches have seasonal or limited operating hours (e.g., Hvězda Summer Palace closed Oct-Mar, Study Room closed August)
⚠️ Specific closures for ceremonies or holidays may occur, check before visiting
📚 Central Depository and Small Villa are generally not public, mainly for researchers or administrative purposes

Hours

Museum of Literature (Main Building): Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00.
Hvězda Summer Palace: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00 (April to October only). Last entry 45 mins before closing.
Petrkov Chateau: Thursday–Saturday, 10:00–17:00 (hours may vary).
Study Room: Mon, Wed 9:00–16:30; Tue, Thu 9:00–17:30; Fri 9:00–14:30. Closed every first Friday of the month and all August 2025.
Central Depository: Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00, strictly for pre-booked researchers.
🗓️ Open on many holidays, including Good Friday, Labor Day, Victory Day, Saints Cyril and Methodius Day, Jan Hus Day, Czech Statehood Day, Czechoslovak Statehood Day, Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day.

Cost

Museum of Literature (Main Building): Adults 100 Kč; FREE for children under 15, students under 26, seniors over 65.
Hvězda Summer Palace: Adults 120 Kč; reduced 70 Kč; family ticket 250 Kč. FREE for children under 6, seniors over 65, ZTP/P cardholders, AMG/ICOM cardholders, Ukrainian passport holders.
Petrkov Chateau: Guided tours/entry outside programs 50 Kč; full admission 120 Kč; children/youth 50 Kč.
🎟️ Combined ticket for 1x Museum of Literature + 2x Hvězda Summer Palace is 200 Kč.
🆓 Free Entry Days in 2025: May 18 (International Museum Day), June 1 (International Children's Day), September 28 (Czech Statehood Day), October 28 (Czechoslovak Statehood Day).

Managed By

🏛️ Operated by the National Literature Memorial (Památník národního písemnictví).

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