Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague, Decorative arts museum in Josefov district, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague is a Neo-Renaissance building housing half a million items including glass, ceramics, prints, photography, metalwork, textiles, and toys. The collections span seven galleries showcasing European applied crafts.
It was founded in 1885 by the Chamber of Commerce and Trade, then moved to its current building designed by Josef Schulz in 1900. The institution grew into a major center for preserving applied artistic practices.
The galleries show how people have turned everyday objects into art since medieval times. The items reveal personal taste and craftsmanship that feels alive across centuries.
The building is easily accessible with multiple galleries spread across several floors. Plan time to walk through all the collections and examine the details at your own pace.
The museum holds the Karlstein Treasure, containing approximately 400 precious objects from the era of Charles IV. This collection was discovered during repairs at Karlstein Castle in the 1880s and stands as one of the country's finest collections.
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