National House in Prostějov, Art Nouveau theatre and cultural center in Prostějov, Czech Republic

The National House is a free-standing Art Nouveau complex on the west side of Vojáčkovo náměstí in Prostějov, built in 1905–1907 to Jan Kotěra's plans. It combines a stepped theatre wing with a tall triangular gable and two tower-like bays, a single-storey restaurant wing, and a two-storey club wing. The theatre entrance is flanked by Stanislav Sucharda's statues of a Hanák and Hanačka, and the club corner holds a fountain with his figure Žena nad pramenem.

The city began planning a social and cultural centre in the 1890s, and a bequest from the late mayor Karel Vojáček helped fund it. The Družstvo association, led by František Kovářík, commissioned Jan Kotěra, whose first plans came in May 1905; construction started in May 1906 and the house opened on 30 November and 1 December 1907.

The name Národní dům (National House) refers to its role as a Czech social and educational centre, founded by the Association for the Construction of a Club House led by businessman František Kovářík. Today the National House and the Municipal Theatre stage 250–300 cultural and social events a year, including theatre, concerts and lectures.

The building is easy to enter and features a cafe and wine bar area for visitors before or after events. It is helpful to check ahead for scheduled programs, as offerings change regularly throughout the year.

A fountain with a girl figure, Žena nad pramenem, by Stanislav Sucharda, probably with his brother Vojtěch, sits in a tiled niche at the corner of the club wing, beneath František Kysela's sgraffito of doves. On the theatre roof a sheet-metal column ends in an actor's mask.