Prague with Kids: 16 Interactive Museums

In our Complete Guide to Prague we promised to return to this topic in more detail – and here is that promise fulfilled. Prague hides one feature few people expect: it may be the best-equipped European city for interactive museums for children. Not the classic “look but don’t touch” kind, but places where touching the exhibits is directly part of the experience. And Daniel and I love that!

They are especially useful when the weather disrupts your plans for a walk along the Royal Route or a climb up Petřín – and suddenly you need a full-day program that will entertain a six-year-old just as much as a tired parent. We have put together sixteen places that we checked, including current prices and opening hours, so you know exactly what you are getting into and how much it will cost.

How to Choose Museums Based on Age and Budget

Before we get to the list – not all museums are the same. Some are designed specifically for young children (3+), others are better suited to schoolchildren and teenagers, and a few also work as a relaxing program for adults without children. That is also how we have arranged them.

Our recommendation: if you have just one day in Prague for a “museum program,” choose no more than two from this list – most visits last 45–90 minutes, and an overcrowded schedule will not make children (or you) happy.

16 Interactive Museums in Prague

1. Museum of Senses

The flagship among Prague’s interactive museums – more than 90 exhibits featuring optical illusions and sensory installations across 17 rooms. Distorted rooms where you shrink and grow before your own eyes, corridors on the ceiling, and reversed gravity. Suitable practically from the age of 3.

• Address: Jindřišská 939/20, Prague 1 – New Town
• Opening hours: daily 9:00–20:00 (last entry at 19:15)
• Admission: adult 340 CZK (about €14), child aged 6–15 and students 240 CZK (about €10), under 6 free

TICKETS to the Museum of Senses – faster entry without waiting in line.

2. IAM Illusion Art Museum

The first museum of illusion art and trick art in the Czech Republic, just a short distance from Old Town Square. The works are designed so that you become part of them – ideal for photos that nobody will be able to figure out how you took. The staff advise you on the best angle for taking photos so that the effect works.

• Address: Melantrichova 536/2, Prague 1 (between Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square)
• Opening hours: daily from 9:00, closing time varies by season (20:00–23:00)
• Admission: adult 350 CZK (about €14), reduced (child 6–15 years/student/senior) 250 CZK (about €10), family 700–900 CZK (about €29–37)

TICKETS to the IAM Illusion Museum 

3. Museum of Bricks

The world’s largest private LEGO museum by number of exhibits – more than 3,000 models made from over a million bricks, including miniatures of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, as well as film scenes from Star Wars and Harry Potter. There is a children’s corner and a construction-set shop on site.

• Address: Národní 362/31, Prague 1 (near the Národní třída stop)
• Opening hours: daily 10:00–20:00 (last admission at 19:00)
• Admission: adult approx. 300–350 CZK (about €12–14), child approx. 150–250 CZK (about €6.2–10), family approx. 790–950 CZK / €33–39 (online prices are usually better)

TICKETS to the Museum of Bricks 

4. National Museum Children’s Museum

Hidden in the New Building of the National Museum on Wenceslas Square – an extensive exhibition full of interactive and play elements, a screening room and a creative corner with activity sheets. Admission is only available in 90-minute time slots, so book your time in advance.

• Address: New Building of the National Museum, Wenceslas Square, Prague 1
• Opening hours: admission in time slots 10:15–11:45, 12:15–13:45, 14:15–15:45, 16:15–17:45
• Admission: included in the National Museum admission ticket, recommended for children aged 4 and over, no prams allowed

Our tip: You cannot enter the Children’s Museum with a pram – keep this in mind if you also have younger siblings in the family.

5. Lumia Gallery

An interactive digital art gallery covering 1,300 m² – videomapping, 3D projections, a mirror maze and a simulated surface of Mars. Recommended for ages 5 and over; not suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy.

• Address: Celetná 15, Prague 1
• Opening hours: daily 10:00–20:00/21:00 (extended hours in summer)
• Admission: we recommend checking the current price list directly on the gallery’s website, as it changes depending on the exhibition

6. National Museum of Agriculture

The least touristy option on the list, yet one of the highest-rated among families with younger children. Pedal tractors, a small farm with live animals and a rooftop terrace overlooking Prague. A great alternative when you want to escape the busiest part of the city centre.

• Address: Kostelní 44, Prague 7 (Letná)
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 9:00–17:00, closed on Mondays
• Admission: adult 200 CZK (about €8.3), children and young people under 18 free, students and seniors 100 CZK (about €4.1), family 220 CZK (about €9.1)

7. Museum of the Police of the Czech Republic

Police motorcycles that children can sit on, a free traffic playground in the courtyard and the chance to “solve” a fictional case using fingerprinting. Parts of the exhibition are somewhat dated, but the price is the lowest on the entire list.

• Address: Ke Karlovu 1, Prague 2
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, closed Mondays
• Admission: adult 30 CZK (about €1.2), children/students/seniors 10 CZK (about €0.4), family 50 CZK (about €2.1) – free admission in July and August

8. Invisible Exhibition

A slightly different kind of experience – a one-and-a-half-hour walk in complete darkness, accompanied by a blind guide, where you have to rely solely on your sense of touch, hearing and smell. A powerful experience for adults too; we recommend it for children aged around 7–8 and up (younger children may be afraid of the dark), and booking in advance is necessary.

• Address: New Town Hall, Karlovo náměstí 1/23, Prague 2 (entrance from Vodičkova Street)
• Opening hours: Mon–Fri 12:00–19:00, Sat–Sun and public holidays 10:00–19:00
• Admission: adult 180–200 CZK (about €7.4–8.3), family 450–500 CZK / €19–21 (2 adults + 2 children under 14)

9. Dinosauria Museum Prague

The only place on the list outside the city centre – you’ll find it in the POP Airport outlet centre near the airport, about 30 minutes from the centre. But the journey is worth it for the largest collection of real dinosaur fossil skeletons in Central Europe, 5D effects and VR games. Ideal for a full-day trip, perhaps combined with shopping at the outlet.

• Address: POP Airport, Ke Kopanině 421, Tuchoměřice
• Opening hours: daily 10:00–20:00/22:00 (varies seasonally)
• Admission: family (2 adults + 2 children) 1199 CZK / €50 (Mon–Fri), 1399 CZK / €58 (Sat–Sun); happy hours Mon–Fri 16:00–20:00 at 199 CZK (about €8.2)/person

10. Army Museum Žižkov

The only museum on the list with free admission all year round – following a complete reconstruction, it offers modern exhibitions on military history from the First World War to the present day, including trenches, uniforms and medals. It has fewer interactive elements than the other museums on the list, so it is better suited to older children interested in history than to the youngest ones.

• Address: U Památníku 2, Prague 3 – Žižkov
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays
• Admission: free

11. Mozart Interactive Museum

A new attraction right on Old Town Square, opposite the Astronomical Clock – 1000 m² spread over two floors, connecting Mozart’s life with modern technology. You can try conducting an orchestra in virtual reality, play the harpsichord following instructions from Mozart’s father Leopold, or have your photo taken in period costume using an AI photo booth. Suitable for the whole family, including younger children thanks to its strong visual and sound elements.

• Address: Staroměstské náměstí 480/24, Prague 1 (directly opposite the Astronomical Clock)
• Opening hours: daily 9:00–20:00
• Admission: adult from approximately 290 CZK (approx. €12), family 890–1090 CZK

MOZART MUSEUM TICKETS 

12. Museum of Fantastic Illusions

Over 150 interactive exhibits featuring optical illusions and large-format trick images by Czech illusionist Pavel Kožíšek – ideal for photos where one of you suddenly holds the other in the palm of your hand or appears to levitate in mid-air. You’ll find it in the Myšák Gallery, a short walk from Wenceslas Square, right next to the historic confectionery of the same name.

• Address: Vodičkova 710/31, Prague 1 (Myšák Gallery)
• Opening hours: daily 9:00–21:00 (last admission at 20:00)
• Admission: adult 250 CZK (about €10), child under 15 150 CZK (about €6.2), student/senior 190 CZK (about €7.9), family (2 adults + 3 children under 15) 999 CZK (about €41), child under 1 metre free

Our tip: Feel free to plan your visit with a stop at the neighbouring Myšák patisserie dating back to 1922 – parents will appreciate its historic atmosphere too.

TICKETS to Fantastic Illusions – faster entry without waiting in line.

13. Back in Time Prague

An experiential “museum” that, rather than offering exhibits behind glass, provides a 50-minute immersive journey through 1,200 years of Prague’s history – with a 5D cinema, holograms of historical figures and an animatronic Golem. This is not a traditional self-guided visit, but a guided programme in eight themed rooms, so expect a fixed start time.

• Address: Národní 63/26, Prague 1 – New Town
• Opening hours: daily 9:00–21:00, first screening at 9:15, last admission at 19:45
• Admission: family (2 adults + 2 children) 1,090 CZK (about €45), individual prices vary depending on whether you buy online or on site
• Recommended for ages 6 and up, minimum height requirement 110 cm (because of the 5D cinema); prams cannot be taken inside the exhibition

TICKETS to Back In TIme – faster entry without waiting in line.

14. Signal Space

A new digital and immersive art gallery covering 2,500 m² in the renovated Old Town Market Hall – featuring projections, a mirror maze (Infinity Room) and installations combining light, sound and movement. It is less “educational” than the other museums on the list, but all the more visually impressive and also suitable for teenagers who reject traditional museums.

• Address: Rytířská 10, Prague 1
• Opening hours: Monday–Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday–Sunday 9:00–20:00
• Admission: standard 399 CZK (about €16), reduced 209 CZK (about €8.6), family 1,199 CZK (about €50)

TICKETS to Signal Space – faster entry without waiting in line.

15. Story of Prague

An interactive museum a short distance from Charles Bridge that uses your own mobile phone and augmented reality to guide you through 800 years of Prague’s history – from the Hussites through the Nazi occupation and communism to the Velvet Revolution. The tour is self-guided, so you can go at your own pace, ideally with headphones (available to borrow free of charge at reception).

• Address: Křižovnické náměstí 1, Prague 1 (30 steps from Charles Bridge)
• Opening hours: daily 10:00–20:00 (last admission at 19:00)
• Admission: from approximately €8 (around 195 CZK) per person, child under 100 cm free with a paying adult

TICKETS to Story of Prague 

16. CNB Visitors’ Centre – People and Money exhibition

The only item on the list with free admission outside the summer season too – and yet it offers a gold coin worth 100,000,000 CZK, a gold bar you can try to lift, and the “Catch the Counterfeiter” investigation game for schoolchildren. Tours are led by guides, while individuals can arrive without a reservation. We recommend it from around age 8–9; younger children will need help from their parents.

• Address: Na Příkopě 28, Prague 1 (Czech National Bank building)
• Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday 9:00–17:00, Saturday 10:00–18:00, closed Sunday and Monday
• Admission: free

At a glance

Museum	Recommended age	Ticket adult	Ticket child	Location
Museum of Senses	3+	340 CZK / €14	240 CZK / €10 (ages 6–15)	Central
IAM Illusion Art Museum	5+	350 CZK / €14.5	250 CZK / €10 (ages 6–15)	Central
Museum of Bricks	3+	300–350 CZK / €12–14.5	150–250 CZK / €6–10	Central
NM Children’s Museum	4+	140 CZK / 6 €	140 CZK / €6 (single admission)	Central
Lumia Gallery	5+	280 CZK / €11.5	170 CZK / €7	Central
National Agricultural Museum	2+	200 CZK / €8	free (under 18)	Letná
Museum of the Police of the Czech Republic	5+	30 CZK / €1.2	10 CZK / €0.4	Prague 2
The Invisible Exhibition	7–8+	180–200 CZK / €7.5–8	150–170 CZK / €6–7 (ages 7–18), free under 7	Prague 2
Dinosauria Museum Prague	3+	349–399 CZK / €14.5–16.5	249–299 CZK / €10–12 (ages 6–18), free under 5	outside the centre
Žižkov Army Museum	8+	free	free	Žižkov
Mozart Interactive Museum	4+	390 CZK / €16	290 CZK / €12 (ages 6–15)	Central
Museum of Fantastic Illusions	3+	250 CZK / €10	150 CZK / €6 (under 15)	Central
Back in Time Prague	6+	420–450 CZK / €17.5–18.5	220–250 CZK / €9–10 (ages 6–12)	Central
Signal Space	5+	399 CZK / €16.5	209 CZK / €8.5 (reduced)	Central
Story of Prague	6+	390 CZK / €16	195 CZK / €8 (under 12)	Central
CNB – People and Money	8–9+	free	free	Central

How to get to the centre of Prague by car (and where to park)

Almost all the museums on the list are located right in the centre of Prague, where parking is most expensive and spaces are hardest to find – and with children and a stroller, you also don’t want to drive around looking for a space in the blue zones. Before you set off, consider two options:

By train if you’re arriving from elsewhere. If you live outside Prague, the main train stations (Prague Main Station, Prague-Holešovice, Prague-Smíchov) will take you straight to the centre, from where most of the museums on the list are within walking distance or just one tram ride away.

Park on the outskirts and continue by tram or metro if you’re arriving by car. Prague has a system of P+R car parks – you can park for a few dozen crowns for the whole day and continue by public transport. Some of the best connections directly to the tram include P+R Kotlářka (Košíře, tram in the direction of Anděl/the centre) or P+R Zahradní Město; for the metro, there are P+R Zličín(line B) or P+R Skalka (line A). This will save you not only money, but above all the stress of looking for a space right in the centre.

If you still need to park right in the centre (for example, with small children, a stroller, or when the museum is just one stop among several on your itinerary), these monitored underground car parks are reliable:

• Palladium Garage – Náměstí Republiky 1078/1, Prague 1, open 24/7, approx. 50–60 CZK (about €2.1–2.5)/hour. Open in Google Maps
• OD Kotva Garage – Revoluční 1/655, Prague 1 (entrance from Králodvorská Street), open 24/7, approx. 55–60 CZK (about €2.3–2.5)/hour, at night (8:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) only 30 CZK (about €1.2)/hour. Open in Google Maps
• Muzeum Garage – near the upper part of Wenceslas Square (entrance from U Divadla Street), approx. 500 spaces, approx. 60 CZK (about €2.5)/hour – the closest to the National Museum’s Children’s Museum. Open in Google Maps

Our tip: The blue resident zones in the centre are practically useless for visitors – it’s worth planning on using a guarded garage from the start, even though it’s more expensive. Getting towed or having a wheel clamp put on your car in the middle of the day with children in tow is an experience you can easily do without.

How much time and money to plan for a museum day

For a family with two children, visiting one of the more expensive museums (Museum of Senses, IAM, Museum of Bricks) costs 1,000–1,600 CZK (about €41–66), including a small snack. If you want to save money, combining the National Agricultural Museum (in the morning) with the Police Museum of the Czech Republic (in the afternoon) costs a family less than 300 CZK (about €12) – and even less in summer, thanks to free admission to the Police Museum in July and August.

Who these museums are and aren’t for

They work especially well for: families with children aged 3 to 12, rainy or freezing days when you need a full-day program under one roof, and groups of friends who want something different from yet another sightseeing tour.

They are less suitable for: families with very young children under 2 (most exhibits require active participation) or visitors looking for a traditional, contemplative museum experience – here, you touch things, take photos, and sometimes even run.