Muzeum Památníku Lidice
Museum next to the memorial area in Lidice, recalling the destruction of the village in 1942 with the multimedia exhibition “A nevinní byli vinni…”.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The village of Lidice near Kladno was burned down by the Nazis in June 1942 after the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich. The men were shot, and the women and most of the children were taken to concentration camps. On the site of the destroyed village lies the memorial area, which is a national cultural monument, and a new village was built nearby.
The Muzeum Památníku Lidice stands at the entrance to the memorial area. The building houses the permanent exhibition “A nevinní byli vinni…”, opened in 2006. Visitors walk through a concrete labyrinth, on whose walls archive footage, photographs and newly filmed scenes in the style of old home movies are projected. The exhibition has a commemorative rather than encyclopaedic character and is supplemented by several surviving objects from the burned village.
The museum is run by the Památník Lidice, a contributory organisation of the Ministry of Culture. One ticket also gives access to the Lidická galerie, the family house no. 116, the memorial area and the Růžový sad. The small exhibition halls Pod Tribunou and In Memoriam are located next to the museum and are free of charge.
Highlights
- permanent exhibition “A nevinní byli vinni…” with projections in the concrete labyrinth
- historic fire pump from Lidice
- Lidice memorial area and Růžový sad with one shared admission
- exhibition available in six language versions, including Czech Sign Language
- exhibition halls Pod Tribunou and In Memoriam, free of charge
Permanent exhibition
- A nevinní byli vinni… – Permanent exhibition from 2006 recalling the fate of Lidice under the Protectorate. The projections on the concrete walls of the labyrinth draw on archive materials and newly filmed scenes.
- Operated by
- Památník Lidice (příspěvková organizace Ministerstva kultury)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 150 Kč |
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| Reduced | 70 Kčchildren under 15, students with an ISIC card, seniors over 65, persons with disabilities, and holders of IYTC, ITIC and ALIVE cards |
| Children & teens | 70 KčChildren under 15 pay CZK 70. |
| Seniors | 70 KčSeniors over 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 70 KčPersons with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | 70 KčStudents with an ISIC card. |
| Groups (21+ people) | –Groups of more than 20 people receive a 10% discount. |
| Families | 350 KčFamily ticket for 2 adults and 1 child. |
| Family ticket – 2 adults and 2 children | 400 Kč |
| Family ticket – 2 adults and 3 children | 450 Kč |
| Family ticket – 2 adults and 4 children | 500 Kč |
Free admission: In 2026 admission is free on 8 May, 18 May, 1 June, 13 June, 12 September, 28 October and 17 November.
One ticket is valid for the museum, the Lidická galerie, the family house no. 116, the memorial area and the Růžový sad. Admission is free for members of AMG and ICOM, war veterans, holders of the PRESS card (by arrangement) and employees of cultural organisations of the Ministry of Culture; holders of the Sphere card receive a 20% discount. The exhibition halls Pod Tribunou and In Memoriam are free. A guide on the memorial area costs CZK 500 in Czech and CZK 800 in German, English, French or Russian; booking in advance is required.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
- Audio description: no information
The Památník Lidice publishes an accessibility analysis of its buildings in PDF format and offers the exhibition also in Czech Sign Language and in an easy-to-read version. Precise accessibility details for the museum are not given on the website.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Family ticket | 350 Kč · Family ticket for 2 adults and 1 child. |
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- Family tours & workshops
The exhibition deals with tragic events and is aimed more at older children; educational programmes for schools are offered from kindergarten onward, and for the museum especially for grades 6–9 of primary school. For families there are, for example, the St Martin's lantern procession and the Night with Andersen; family tickets apply.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lidice · 5-min walk
From Prague take metro line A to Nádraží Veleslavín and then bus 300 or 322 to the Lidice stop, or metro line B to Zličín and then bus 324 to the Lidice stop. The fare from Nádraží Veleslavín or Zličín is CZK 24.
By car
Paid parking
Parking at the museum is paid: CZK 50 per day for cars and motorcycles, CZK 150 for buses. Parking at the Lidická galerie is free.
The Lidická galerie is about 600 m from the museum.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
Next to the museum is the bistro Mezi řádky (in summer Tuesday to Sunday 9:30–16:30). The Lidická galerie restaurant is in the gallery building. Publications and souvenirs are also offered by the Památník's online shop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The memorial offers rental of rooms and accommodation, and weddings in the Růžový sad.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The circuit of about 1.5 hours covers the museum, the memorial area and the Růžový sad without a guide, and then the Lidická galerie. The circuit of about 3 hours also includes a guide and the exhibition halls. The memorial area can be explored with a free audio guide that can be downloaded to a smartphone. Groups are advised to book a tour in advance via the form on the website. The exhibition is available in Czech, English, German, French, Russian and Czech Sign Language. |
