Muzeum českého granátu Praha
Museum in central Prague by the Charles Bridge showing jewellery and objects decorated exclusively with Czech garnets, and explaining their mining and cutting.
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About the museum
Czech garnets are among the best-known precious stones from Bohemia. The exhibition tells their story from the early period, when they began to be used in jewellery, up to the early 20th century. Visitors learn where and how garnets were mined, how they were processed, and which cutting workshops made Prague, Brandýs, Turnov and Podsedice famous.
The exhibition also includes an old grinding wheel from the mid-18th century and an explanation of the energetic and healing properties traditionally ascribed to Czech garnets. The museum is located in Karlova Street, a few steps from Charles Bridge. Directly in the museum you can buy original historic jewellery with a certificate of origin and authenticity, as well as contemporary jewellery from the Granát z Turnova cooperative.
Highlights
- Jewellery decorated exclusively with Czech garnets, from the early period to the early 20th century
- Old grinding wheel from the mid-18th century
- Explanation of the mining and cutting of garnets
- Sale of historic jewellery with a certificate of origin
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice českého granátu – Jewellery and objects decorated exclusively with Czech garnets from the early period to the early 20th century, supplemented by an explanation of mining, cutting and historic cutting centres.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,131
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 150 Kč |
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| Reduced | 100 Kč |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free. |
| Families | 350 Kč |
Tickets are sold at the museum; they are also offered by partner portals such as Viator, Booking and PragueCard.
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Staroměstská
Metro line A and trams 17 and 18 – Staroměstská stop.
From the stop, head towards the National Theatre (Národní divadlo) and turn left at Charles Bridge.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The museum sells original historic jewellery with Czech garnets, with a certificate of origin and authenticity, contemporary jewellery and small gift items.
Events & venue rental
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