Muzeum šatů Pražského Jezulátka

About the museum

The Museum of the Prague Infant Jesus Vestments is housed in the monastery by the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Lesser Town. The church was built in 1611 to 1613 by German Lutherans as the Church of the Holy Trinity. After the Battle of White Mountain, Emperor Ferdinand II handed it over to the Discalced Carmelites, and on 8 September 1624 it was consecrated to Our Lady Victorious. The present appearance, including the façade, dates from 1636 to 1644, and the statue of the Prague Infant Jesus has been permanently kept in the church since 1641.

Emperor Joseph II dissolved the monastery in 1784, and the Knights of Malta took over the administration of the church; their order was abolished by the communist regime in 1950. The Carmelites returned to the church on 2 July 1993, after roughly two centuries. In 2023 to 2025 the façade received a reconstructed terrace with step-free access, designed by Josef Pleskot.

The museum presents above all the tradition of dressing the statue of the Prague Infant Jesus. You will find selected historic garments as well as interesting modern little outfits from various parts of the world, for example a dress from Empress Maria Theresa, a cape donated by the writer Paulo Coelho, a crown from Pope Benedict XVI from 2009, and a historic Rococo crown. A collection of nativity scenes from all continents is displayed on the ground floor.

Highlights

• Dress of the Prague Infant Jesus from Empress Maria Theresa
• Crown from Pope Benedict XVI, given during a visit in 2009
• Dresses from Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, Italy and Poland
• Collection of nativity scenes from all continents on the ground floor
• Free entry

Permanent exhibition

• Šaty Pražského Jezulátka a sbírka betlémů – The exhibition shows historic and contemporary garments of the statue of the Prague Infant Jesus, and on the ground floor a collection of nativity scenes from all continents.

Operated by

Klášter Pražského Jezulátka (bosí karmelitáni)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

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: no information
• Audio description: no information

The entrance is through the front of the church, on the right of the altar; winding stairs lead to the exhibition of the garments. Information on step-free access is on the page Step-Free Access on the monastery’s website.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the monastery by the Church of Our Lady Victorious on Karmelitská Street in Lesser Town.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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