National Gallery in Prague

The National Gallery in Prague (cz. Národní galerie v Praze) is the Czech National Gallery in Prague. It is housed in different locations within the city, the largest being the Veletržní Palác. Its history dates back to the 18th century (exactly February 5 1796), when a group of prominent representatives of Bohemia patriotic aristocracy and Enlightened middle-class intellectuals decided to elevate what they called "debased artistic taste" of the local population. It houses the National Gallery's collection of modern art. The institution, which received the title Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts established the Academy of Fine Arts and the Picture Gallery. In 1918 the Picture Gallery became a central collection of newly formed Czechoslovakia.

See also

  • List of museums in Prague

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Filip
22 June 2016
When visiting this gallery, don't miss the bookstore at the entrance. There is also a nice coffee place and theater in the building.
Dmytro
7 July 2013
Start straight from the French Collection on the 3rd floor. You'll find Sisley, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Cezanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and others.
Julia Levenko
16 April 2015
When visiting the Slav Epic hall, be sure to grab a leaflet (10 czk) - you won't be able to fully comprehend the paintings without it (btw, the title of the painting goes after the paragraph about it)
Fluying ✅
2 April 2018
It’s all about visiting the “Slav epic” by Alphons Mucha. This is his masterwork and truly a monumental serie of 20 painting. Be ready for lines and to be pleased in enjoying this magnificent work.
Anna K.
6 July 2015
Really impressive collection of Czech paintings. If you like 20th century art — try it.
Vassilis N
7 August 2015
Mucha's Slavic epic is must!Other floors include Czech & international painters!Get the combo ticket1(permanent exhibitions+Slavic Epic) Temporary exhibition Artists and prophets is not that great!
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