Winternitzova vila

About the museum

The villa was built in 1931 to 1932 by the Prague lawyer JUDr. Josef Winternitz for himself, his wife Jenny and their children Suzana and Petr. It was designed by Adolf Loos and Karel Lhota; the commission document is dated 5 September 1931 and the occupancy permit was issued already on 9 September 1932. It is Loos’s last house and shows typical features of his architecture, above all the unusual arrangement of interior spaces called Raumplan, carefully designed built-in furniture and carefully chosen wall cladding. The resemblance to the Müller Villa is therefore no coincidence.

The family lived in the house only until 1941, when racial persecution forced them to transfer the villa. The City of Prague later used it as a kindergarten, which was located here until 1995. Josef Winternitz and his son Petr perished in Auschwitz; Jenny and Suzana survived the war but never returned to the villa. The descendants of the original owners regained the house in 1997, restored it in 1999 to 2002 to its 1930s appearance, and since 2017 it has been open to the public.

Today the villa is managed by the association Winternitzova vila z.s. Visitors can walk through the interiors with period furniture and visit current exhibitions; guided tours, a cultural programme and experience-based overnight stays are also available. On the second floor is a permanent exhibition that recalls the history of the 20th century through the fate of the family and the house.

Highlights

• The last house of Adolf Loos and Karel Lhota, from 1932
• Raumplan and period built-in fittings
• Permanent exhibition on the fate of the Winternitz family
• Guided tours, including Prosecco in 1930s style
• Experience-based overnight stays and cultural programme in the villa

Permanent exhibition

• Stálá expozice ve druhém patře vily – The exhibition recalls the fate of the Winternitz family and the 20th-century history connected with the house.

Founded

2017

Operated by

Winternitzova vila z.s.

Admission & discounts

Admission includes current exhibitions and a printed guide (in Czech, English, German, French and Hebrew). Card payment is possible. Private guided tours are booked by e-mail.

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 website does not provide information on step-free access.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Children under 6 enter free, the family ticket costs CZK 400, and educational programmes are available for schools.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

There is an e-shop and a ticket desk with gifts from the villa; accommodation is available in the villa, and Prosecco is served at guided tours.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The villa can be rented for corporate evenings, private celebrations and weddings; for weddings: svatbyloosovavila@gmail.com.

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