Muzeum pražského vodárenství

About the museum

The museum is housed in the Podolí Water Works, a protected industrial building from 1925–1929 designed by the architect Antonín Engel. The works were renovated in the 1990s and still supply part of central Prague, including the Old Town and Josefov; they also serve as a backup water source. The site includes a tower with an observation gallery at a height of 40 metres.

The museum was founded in the early 1950s and in the second half of the 1990s moved from Národní třída to Podolí. The exhibition traces the development of Prague's water supply, from private waterworks in the 12th century to the present day.

Since 1 October 2025 the museum has been closed for building and exhibition reconstruction, and it is expected to reopen around the turn of 2027 and 2028. Until then the operator offers guided walks around the Podolí water treatment plant, focusing on the history of the water works and its architectural development.

Highlights

• Podolí Water Works from 1925–1929, the work of Antonín Engel
• Development of Prague's water supply since the 12th century
• Tower with an observation gallery at a height of 40 metres
• Guided walks around the site during the reconstruction

Operated by

Pražské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s.

Admission & discounts

The museum is closed for reconstruction; reopening is expected around the turn of 2027 and 2028.

Accessibility

The museum is closed for reconstruction; reopening is expected around the turn of 2027 and 2028.

Kids & families

The museum is closed for reconstruction; reopening is expected around the turn of 2027 and 2028.

Getting there & parking

Entry to the site is through the water works' gatehouse at Podolská 15.

Amenities & dining

The museum is closed for reconstruction; reopening is expected around the turn of 2027 and 2028.

Events & venue rental

The museum is closed for reconstruction; reopening is expected around the turn of 2027 and 2028.

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