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National Technical Museum

Rating

4.7(19,616)

Family of 4

USD 25–45

Duration

2–4 hours

Best Ages

3–17

About

The National Technical Museum in Prague is one of Central Europe's most impressive science and technology museums — and for families with kids, it's genuinely one of the best things to do in the entire city. The jaw-dropping main hall alone, filled with suspended aircraft, vintage automobiles, motorcycles, and locomotives, is worth the price of admission.

Kids of nearly every age find something thrilling here. Toddlers point excitedly at the big vehicles. Elementary-aged kids explore the transportation and astronomy exhibits. Tweens and teens dive into the mine replica on the lower level, which simulates a real underground mining environment with atmospheric lighting and period equipment.

The museum covers an extraordinary range of topics — transportation history, astronomy, photography, architecture, printing, and more — spread across multiple floors of a grand historic building. The scale is impressive without feeling overwhelming, thanks to thoughtful exhibit design.

Facilities are solid: the museum is stroller-friendly with elevators throughout, nursing and changing rooms are available, and there's a café on site for mid-visit refueling. Families regularly spend three to four hours here, and it's easy to see why — there's always one more exhibit around the corner.

Located in the Letná neighborhood, the museum sits close to Letná Park, making it easy to combine a museum morning with outdoor play in the afternoon. Ticket prices are very reasonable by European museum standards, and young children typically enter free.

If you have time for just one museum in Prague with kids, this is the one.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Nursing / Changing

true

Setting

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings

Wait Times

15–30 minutes during peak season

Nearby Food

Cafés and restaurants in the Letná neighborhood within walking distance.

Why Kids Love It

Vintage cars, locomotives, aircraft suspended from the ceiling, and a working mine replica — this museum is an all-out sensory adventure for kids who love big machines.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • The main hall is unmissable — arrive and look up immediately
  • The mine replica on the lower level is a highlight for older kids
  • Weekdays are significantly less crowded than weekends

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes for lots of walking
  • Camera
  • Extra time — most families underestimate how long they'll stay

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

USD 25–45

Tips to Save

  • Children under 6 often enter free.
  • Buy tickets online to skip the queue.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Sunday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Contact

Kostelní 1320/42, Holešovice, 170 00 Praha-Praha 7, Czechia

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