Národní muzeum hraček
The largest collection of Czechoslovak toys, in the Nejvyšší purkrabství (Supreme Burgrave’s Office) building at Prague Castle; the museum is on the second floor and reached only by stairs.
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About the museum
The Prague toy museum at the Castle grew out of the collection of the caricaturist and collector Ivan Steiger, who had already opened a toy museum in Munich in 1983. From 1994 his extensive collection, ranked among the largest in the world, was exhibited in the Nejvyšší purkrabství building on Jiřská Street at Prague Castle.
Today the museum is run by a new owner under the name Národní muzeum hraček (National Toy Museum). It presents itself as the home of the largest collection of Czech and Czechoslovak toys, which shows the richness of Czech toymaking. The exhibition includes handmade wooden toys, retro toy cars, dolls, construction sets and modern designer pieces, and maps the history and present of domestic toymaking.
The museum is on the second floor, and the route to it leads only by stairs. For closed groups it offers guided tours focused on the history of Czech toys, and educational programmes for schools and families which explain, in an entertaining way, the technological development of toys and their cultural significance.
Highlights
- Largest collection of Czechoslovak toys
- Handmade wooden toys, retro toy cars, dolls and construction sets
- Modern designer toys alongside older pieces
- Museum in the Nejvyšší purkrabství building directly at Prague Castle
- Guided tours and educational programmes for schools and families
Permanent exhibition
- Stálá expozice hraček – The collection of Czechoslovak toys, from handmade wooden toys through retro toy cars, dolls and construction sets to modern designer pieces.
- Founded
- 1989
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 180 Kč |
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| Reduced | 120 Kčholders of a ZTP card, holders of an ISIC card, and visitors aged 65 and over. |
| Children & teens | 70 KčChildren up to 18. |
| Seniors | 120 KčFrom 65 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 120 KčHolders of a ZTP card. |
| Students & apprentices | 120 KčHolders of an ISIC card. |
| Families | 360 Kč2 adults and children up to 18. |
The basic admission price applies to visitors aged 18–64. A special group price for bulk tickets is available for groups and school classes.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- 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 museum is on the second floor and is reached only by stairs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | 360 Kč · 2 adults and children up to 18. |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum suits children and families, and offers educational programmes for schools and families. Access is only by stairs to the second floor.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
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 focused on the history of Czech toys are offered to closed groups; they must be booked in advance. |
