World Cultures Museums in Czechia
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Prague (6)
Pardubice (5)
South Moravia (5)
Plzeň (3)
Vysočina (3)
South Bohemia (2)
Hradec Králové (1)
Zlín (1)
World Cultures Museums in Czechia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 26 world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia, spread across 8 regions and 18 towns and cities. Most of them are in Prague (6), Pardubice (5), and South Moravia (5).
At the city level, Prague (6), Brno (2), and Moravská Třebová (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs 100 Kč at the median, and the middle half charge between 70 Kč and 140 Kč.
8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 11 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia
Muzeum romské kulturyWorld cultures · Brno
Židovské muzeum v PrazeHistory · Prague- Náprstkovo muzeum asijských, afrických a amerických kulturWorld cultures · Prague
- Národopisné muzeum Národního muzeaRegional · Prague
Muzeum krajky VamberkSpecial · Vamberk
Muzeum loutkářských kulturSpecial · Chrudim- Muzeum šatů Pražského JezulátkaSpecial · Prague
- Salmovský palácArt · Prague
Africké muzeum Dr. Emila HolubaWorld cultures · Holice
Betlém HlinskoOpen-air · Hlinsko
World cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia with programs for families
- Židovské muzeum v PrazeHistory · Prague
- Náprstkovo muzeum asijských, afrických a amerických kulturWorld cultures · Prague
- Národopisné muzeum Národního muzeaRegional · Prague
- Muzeum loutkářských kulturSpecial · Chrudim
- Africké muzeum Dr. Emila HolubaWorld cultures · Holice
- Betlém HlinskoOpen-air · Hlinsko
Národopisné muzeum PlzeňskaRegional · Plzeň- Zámecký areál CtěniceCastles & Palaces · Prague
- Městské muzeum Moravská TřebováRegional · Moravská Třebová
- Muzeum milevských maškarRegional · Milevsko
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia
- Muzeum romské kulturyWorld cultures · Brno
- Muzeum krajky VamberkSpecial · Vamberk
- Salmovský palácArt · Prague
- Africké muzeum Dr. Emila HolubaWorld cultures · Holice
- Městské muzeum Moravská TřebováRegional · Moravská Třebová
- Muzeum milevských maškarRegional · Milevsko
- Palác šlechtičenWorld cultures · Brno
- Památník holokaustu Romů a Sintů v ČecháchMemorial · Lety
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Czechia?
Our directory currently lists 26 world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia across 18 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia?
Some of the best known are Muzeum romské kultury, Židovské muzeum v Praze, Náprstkovo muzeum asijských, afrických a amerických kultur, Národopisné muzeum Národního muzea, and Muzeum krajky Vamberk.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Muzeum šatů Pražského Jezulátka and Vrbecké muzeum.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Židovské muzeum v Praze, Muzeum šatů Pražského Jezulátka, and Velká synagoga.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia are wheelchair accessible?
8 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Muzeum romské kultury, Muzeum krajky Vamberk, and Salmovský palác. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Czechia?
A regular adult ticket costs 100 Kč at the median, with prices ranging from 50 Kč to 600 Kč. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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