Musoleum
A permanent exhibition of selected works by David Černý across five floors of the former brewhouse of the Zlíchov distillery in Smíchov, Prague.
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About the museum
Musoleum, whose name combines the words museum and mausoleum, is a gallery of the sculptor David Černý, opened in April 2023. It is housed in the brewhouse of the former Zlíchov distillery in Smíchov. The building, together with its chimney, is a listed monument, which is why it was not demolished when the site was cleared. It stood empty for around twenty years; in 2021 it was revitalised by the company Trigema in cooperation with the architectural studio Black n’ Arch.
The gallery offers about 1,200 m² of exhibition space spread over five floors. The permanent exhibition presents selected works by David Černý from more than three decades: his latest works and early creations, installations the public has not yet seen, and the artist’s designs and architectural projects. Černý became famous as early as 1991, when he painted a Soviet tank in Prague pink.
Besides the permanent exhibition, the gallery hosts exhibitions by guest artists, for example Eduard Palíšek, Adam Štech or Irena Krivanková. On the ground floor by the entrance there is a gallery café. Directly opposite the gallery, a private apartment designed by David Černý is also available for overnight stays.
Highlights
- Five floors with about 1,200 m² of exhibition space
- Selected sculptures, installations and architectural designs by David Černý from more than three decades
- Installations not yet made public
- Listed former brewhouse building
- Exhibitions by guest artists and a gallery café
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice vybraných děl Davida Černého – Across five floors of the former brewhouse, the latest and early works of David Černý are on display, together with installations not yet shown and his designs and architectural projects.
- Founded
- 2023
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 300 Kč |
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| Reduced | 220 Kčseniors and holders of a ZTP card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 220 Kč |
| Visitors with disabilities | 220 Kčholders of a ZTP card |
| Groups (20+ people) | 250 Kč per personPrice per person for groups of 20 or more people. |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- 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
According to the operator, the gallery is fully step-free: a lift serves all five floors, and there is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. Holders of a ZTP card pay the reduced admission.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Nádražní
Trams 5, 12, 15, 20 and 21 to the Nádražní stop; metro line B to Smíchovské nádraží station (about 15 minutes’ walk).
By car
Parking available
Underground car park U Lihovaru.
Amenities & dining
- Café
Gallery café on the ground floor by the entrance, open during the gallery’s opening hours (specialty coffee, lemonades, beer from the Matuška brewery).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | School groups, guided tours and private visits must be arranged in advance by email at info@musoleum.cz or by telephone on +420 721 029 804. |
