Centrum současného umění DOX
Private centre of contemporary art in a former factory in Holešovice, with exhibitions, family programmes and the wooden airship Gulliver on the roof.
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About the museum
The DOX Centre for Contemporary Art opened to the public in October 2008 in a former factory in Prague’s Holešovice district. It arose from the private initiative of Leoš Válka and his business partner Robert Aafjes, and to this day it is one of the largest independent institutions focused on contemporary art in the Czech Republic. The name derives from the Greek word doxa, meaning opinion or conviction.
DOX offers exhibitions of fine art, architecture and other disciplines, to which it adds lectures, discussions, concerts, film screenings and educational programmes. The complex includes the multifunctional hall DOX+, a café and bistro, a bookshop and a design shop. The Archive of Fine Arts holds the largest specialised collection of documents on contemporary Czech and Slovak art, and visitors can consult it.
The most striking part of the building is the airship Gulliver, a wooden structure in the shape of an airship standing above the roof of the centre. Designed by the architect Martin Rajniš, it was built in 2014 to 2016. It is used mainly for literary evenings, educational workshops and exhibition projects, and it links contemporary art with literature. Stairs lead inside, and the terrace beneath the airship is accessible without barriers.
Highlights
- the airship Gulliver on the roof as a wooden architectural installation
- extensive exhibition spaces in the former factory in Holešovice
- Archive of Fine Arts with documents on contemporary Czech and Slovak art
- children’s corner and family workshops
- Wi-Fi throughout the premises
Permanent exhibition
- Vzducholoď Gulliver – Wooden architectural installation in the shape of an airship above the roof of the centre; it hosts literary evenings, workshops and exhibitions, and is accessible with a ticket to DOX.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- DOX Prague, a.s.
- Director
- Leoš Válka
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 360 Kč |
|---|---|
| Reduced | 200 Kčstudents, seniors aged 65 and over, and teachers |
| Children & teens | 150 Kčfree up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 15 pay CZK 150; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 200 KčFrom 65 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Holders of ZTP cards enter free, including a companion. |
| Students & apprentices | 200 KčOn presentation of a valid student document. |
| Groups (10+ people) | 290 Kč per personA group of adults of 10 or more pays CZK 290 per person. School groups of 10 or more pay CZK 150 per person; the accompanying teacher enters free. It is advisable to announce group admission in advance. |
| Families | 720 KčThe family admission applies to 2 adults and at most 3 children under 15. |
| Teachers (ITIC card or confirmation of teaching activity) | 200 Kč |
| School groups of 10 or more (per person) | 150 KčAccompanying teacher free. |
| Citizens of Ukraine – basic admission with a 50% discount | –On presentation of a travel passport or identity card of Ukraine. |
The uniform admission applies to all current exhibitions. Free admission is also granted to children under 6, members of the DOX Friends Club, holders of CIMAM, ICOM and AICA cards, and journalists on presentation of documents. Pluxee and Edenred vouchers are also accepted. Tickets are bought directly at the entrance.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The gallery spaces, including the multifunctional hall DOX+, are accessible without barriers. The exception is the airship Gulliver, which is reached by stairs; the terrace beneath it is accessible without barriers.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | 720 Kč · The family admission applies to 2 adults and at most 3 children under 15. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Baby changing facilities
- Playground / play area
DOX offers family art workshops linked to current exhibitions, the BABYDOX workshop for children aged 2 to 4, the children’s expedition Zkoumám vesmír umění (I Explore the Universe of Art) and a colourful children’s corner by the café; there is a changing table for the youngest. The children’s corner is sometimes temporarily closed because of events.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Nádraží Holešovice · 5-min walk
Metro line C to Nádraží Holešovice station and then about 5 minutes on foot, or one tram stop to Ortenovo náměstí; from the centre by tram it takes about 10 minutes.
By car
Parking available
By car, the P+R car park at Nádraží Holešovice can be used.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. The complex includes the DOX café with a large terrace, a bistro, a bookshop and a design shop. Pets can be left in the courtyard.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Available for rent are the multifunctional hall DOX+, the auditorium, the studio, the café with terrace, the terrace beneath the airship and the airship Gulliver. All spaces except the airship are accessible without barriers.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and educational programmes are available for groups. The airship Gulliver is accessible with a valid ticket throughout the opening hours. |
