Galerie Rudolfinum
A kunsthalle without its own collection in the neo-Renaissance Rudolfinum by the Vltava, where exhibitions of contemporary Czech and foreign art alternate.
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About the museum
The Rudolfinum, with its unusual combination of a concert hall and galleries under one roof, was built by the architects Josef Zítek and Josef Schulz in the neo-Renaissance style and solemnly opened in 1885. At that time it housed the annual exhibitions of the Krasoumná jednota and the old-art collection of the Společnost vlasteneckých přátel umění (Society of Patriotic Friends of Art), which today forms the core of the National Gallery’s collections. From the beginning of the 20th century until the First World War, short-term exhibitions here presented great names of modern art, for example Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Paul Klee.
After Czechoslovakia was founded in 1919, the Rudolfinum became the seat of the Chamber of Deputies, and after the Second World War its exhibition spaces served other purposes, including a conservatory. Only in 1989–1992 was the building extensively reconstructed under the architect Karel Prager, and the exhibition spaces were restored at the same time.
Galerie Rudolfinum began operating on 1 January 1994 as a state institution within the Czech Philharmonic. As an exhibition institution without a collection (kunsthalle), it focuses on contemporary foreign and Czech art. It is complemented by publishing activities and by the independent educational centre Artpark, with its library, lectures and programmes for schools and the public.
Highlights
- Kunsthalle for contemporary Czech and foreign art, without a collection of its own
- Neo-Renaissance Rudolfinum building from 1885, with the gallery and concert halls under one roof
- Artpark – educational centre with a freely accessible library and lectures
- Sunday children’s workshops Ateliérovky and the art courses ART HEROES and ART STARS
- Café Rudolfinum in period atmosphere, and a gallery shop with catalogues
- Free admission on the first Sunday of each month
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- Česká filharmonie
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 200 Kč |
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| Reduced | 120 Kčseniors aged 65 and over, and students and young people aged 15 to 26 (ISIC, ITIC or a valid student card) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Free admission for children and young people up to 15; proof of age is required. |
| Seniors | 120 KčFrom 65 years of age. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeHolders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards enter free (the card must be presented). |
| Students & apprentices | 120 KčStudents aged 15 to 26, with ISIC, ITIC or a valid student card. |
| Ateliérovka – Sunday workshop for children (per child) | 130 KčAccompanying adult pays CZK 50. |
| Programme for schools (per group, in Czech) | 1,000 KčIn English CZK 2,000. |
Free admission: Admission is free on the first Sunday of each month.
The full admission price of CZK 200 is a minimum amount; visitors may pay more. Members enter free. Annual membership cards cost: Member CZK 500, Member +1 card: CZK 1,800, Senior CZK 300, Senior +1 card: CZK 1,500; Junior is free. Holders of ICOM and CIMAM cards and journalists also enter free.
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
For step-free access, ring the bell on the door to the right of the staircase leading to the gallery entrance, and ask the security staff for assistance.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 14 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Sunday children’s workshops Ateliérovky (CZK 130 per child, accompanying adult CZK 50), the art courses ART HEROES and ART STARS, and the programme Umění a my for children aged 6 to 15. Artpark on the entrance floor has a freely accessible library.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Staroměstská
Staroměstská stop: metro line A, tram lines 2, 17 and 18, bus lines 194 and 207.
By car
Parking available
Underground car parks at náměstí Jana Palacha and parking in front of the Rudolfinum building (tel. +420 222 328 687).
The entrance to the Galerie Rudolfinum is on the side of the building facing the Vltava.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Café Rudolfinum (Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–19:00; opening hours may change according to the programme of the Czech Philharmonic) and the gallery shop in the hall, which offers catalogues, publications and small items and also serves as the ticket desk.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and workshops for schools and interest groups take place Tuesday to Friday by prior arrangement between 10:00 and 17:00; booking is required at least 10 days in advance by email at rajnisova@rudolfinum.org. |
