Prague Museum of Communism Ticket & Documentary Screening

Encounter Czechoslovakia's Communist Era at the Museum of Communism

This is your admission ticket to the Museum of Communism in Prague. Across 1,500 sqm and 62 panels, delve into the history of the totalitarian regime that governed Czechoslovakia from the February 1948 coup to the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Explore the exhibition at your own pace without a guided tour.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the era through thematic displays covering politics, sports, economy, education, Socialist Realism art, propaganda, the People's Militia, the army, police, secret police (StB), censorship, and the judiciary. The exhibition also touches upon show trials of the Stalinist era and political prison camps.

Explore Recreated Spaces from Classrooms to Interrogation Rooms

Walk through meticulously recreated environments, including a model worker's workshop, a classroom, a children's bedroom, and an interrogation room, to vividly imagine daily life under communist rule. Authentic artifacts, posters, and short video clips are displayed throughout to enhance your understanding.

Glimpse into the Past Through Extensive Photographic Archives

Examine photographic records sourced from the archives of Czech news agencies and security services, records from forced labor camps, and private collections of prominent Czech photographers. Each image offers an unfiltered view of the era's atmosphere.

Watch a Documentary and Relax at the Museum Cafe

The museum's cinema regularly screens a short documentary about the communist period. Your ticket includes access to a 15-minute film on Czechoslovakian communism, and you can take breaks at the museum cafe anytime during your visit.

※ The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the museum's closing time.