You might think this place is a gimmick, but 80% of it is not. It is actually very interesting and…read moreeducational. While it will certainly get some giggles, it offers real substance. If I had my way, I would expand the descriptions for every exhibit; instead of just two or three sentences, I'd prefer two or three paragraphs. Overall, it was well worth the admission price, though I do think they should have splurged more on the air conditioning.

Fun different thing to do. Casual and easy break from the crowds. Lots to see. Entertaining for…read moresure.

A short tour but one worth taking if you're into this kind of stuff…read more I came in somewhat on a whim, just before the start of a new tour. There were four of us, which seemed appropriate for the size of the spaces. Our tour guide was new, but she did a fantastic job nonetheless with giving us cool facts and details about the space. There are lots of cool objects and items. Some authentic, some rebuilt, some just for show. You have to guess which is which before the sand in the hourglass empties or everyone dies. There's even a shop where you can purchase versions of the opium-laden potions of the past. Too bad they're not the same. PS, everyone in our group was wearing all black. It's that kind of place ;)

The Speculum Alchemiae (Museum of Alchemy) was informative and fun. Floods opened up a basement in…read morewhich alchemical texts and equipment. Recreated with love, this alchemy lab is a blast and the guide was as delightful as one could imagine. My companion, a Prague native, had never heard of the place but found it entertaining, while I nd my other companion found it charming. It's maybe not everyone's cup of tea. but if alchemy (the historical origins of chemistry) appeal, then this is a fantastic couple of hours worth of fun.

Incredible history and a well organized museum! There's a lot of history here. It was a nice break…read morefrom the crowd and a walk through the past.

Excellent presentation with SO many questions answered. The guide extremely knowledgeable, made the…read moreinformation easy to digest, told interesting anecdotes, and could answer any question that was thrown at him. This 400 Czech crown museum experience as well worth it for anyone interested in communism, Cold War era history, the Czech Republic when it was known as Czechoslovakia, etc. I would strongly recommend this to

An overall outstanding museum with great variety, and a wonderful building…read more Natural history exhibits can get dry and encyclopedic, but they did a great job with the Evolution exhibit tying together narratives and creating connections. There is an awful lot of history to cover, and they do a good job hitting highlights and providing depth on certain topics. Really good amount of meaningful artifacts from all eras. Be sure to make the trek to the 20th Century history exhibit in the New Building, it's included in admission. There was a temporary exhibit, fairly simple but modern, on Bedrich Smetana, a composer I had only vaguely heard of but left appreciating much more. Considering the number of people at the museum, very few seemed to find their way up to the cupola. It's not super well labeled: just take any elevator to the top, great view (though Wenceslas Square will be a construction zone for a while).

I took WAYYYYY too many photographs in the Hall of Minerals. I could not help myself. I was in…read moreawe. The paleontology portion of the museum was incredible with numerous skeletons and fossils. The historical portion of the museum seemed very thorough and there were many beautiful items to see. I would enjoy seeing special exhibitions here in the future.

LOVED this museum - definitely one of the (many) highlights of my trip to Prague before the global…read morepandemic ended it all. SO many cool photo spots, things to see, the illusions are really cool, I'm not a big museum person but this place definitely had a lot to see. Went with some friends and we had so much fun taking turns taking pics. Would go back and recommend to anyone going to Prague!

What a great find to stumble upon in the touristy part of Old Town, across the famous clock tower…read more Had an awesome time seeing and trying out the optical illusion exhibits! It is an interactive museum where you can be a part of the illusions and take cool photos. Messes with your mind in a good way! One drawback is that the floor up usually has a perfect view of the Tower when it chimes on the hour and does tricks, but since the tower was closed that day (renovations) plus the 2nd floor exhibit was closed, we got a slight discount. Nevertheless, the first floor of exhibits was still fun!

We took a guided tour of the castle and it was a fantastic experience. The castle complex is…read moreenormous--about 753,473 square feet--making it the largest ancient castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The complex stretches down to Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana), where you'll find several beautiful chateaux and palaces. One notable example is Wallenstein Palace, which is home to the Czech Senate and includes 26 houses and six gardens. Inside the castle walls, there's so much to explore: a stunning cathedral, multiple museums, the office of the Czech president, the Bohemian Crown Jewels, and much more. The entire complex is incredibly expansive--it can easily take several hours to see everything. If you're visiting Prague, this is definitely a must-see landmark, and taking a guided tour really helps you appreciate the history and scale of the place.

It will be crowded but you must visit the castle complex. Go early and tour the interior areas:…read moreBasil St. George, the Golden Lanes, Cathedral of St Vitus and the Castle Diet hall where court was held. St Vitus and the Old Royal Palace Diet hall were our favorite parts of the interior. The Coat of arms on the ceilings and the interpretive signs explaining how the land rolls were stored are interesting history. Once you are done with the interior, stroll through the gardens and also head south to view the uncrowded streets of the castle complex with 18th century Rococo, Baroque and other buildings including the National Gallery, Tuscan Palace and Archbishop Palace.

Honestly this was an experience that could not be missed - the guide is beyond crazy in his talks…read morebut my kids got to hold guns so they were thrilled He did charge for all four of our kids for the one hour tour so it was pretty expensive though

Difficulty different. Owner is very proud of his personal collection. Learned a lot about history…read moreof the place.

The museum overall was interesting. You could easily stay for about an hour but I wouldn't say it's…read moremuch more than that in time. I read almost every little note through out and sat down for the short documentary on the Velvet Revolution. Otherwise you could get all the way through in probably 10 mins if you don't. The rather ironic thing of this museum is that it's in the same building as a casino and right next door to a McDonald's. It's about $8 to get in. There is a discount for students. Small gift shop at ticket desk. Bathrooms inside too.

I went to the Museum of Communism as it was open fairly late, until 9pm, and I figured I would…read morelearn some interesting things. I'm terrible at history, but I really enjoy learning about the history of the places I travel to. I don't know too much about communism, so I thought that the Museum of Communism would be the perfect place to learn what exactly is communism, how it started, and how it affected the Czech Republic. Well, it was quite disappointing, and not worth the money. I came out of there still not having a clue about communism and how it started, and it was a small, shabby, run down museum. A little depressing, actually. I'd only recommend going if it's late at night, everything else is closed, you have nothing better to do, and you just happen to be in the area--don't go out of your way to find it. Speaking about finding it, it's not well marked and hard to find. The Lonely Planet book said it was above a McDonald's, and that was extremely helpful. If it weren't for that tip, I would never have found it, despite having the address. To get to the museum, you have to enter through a casino, which is filled with cigarette smoke, and there is no elevator, just stairs, so it's not accessible for people in wheelchairs, or for people who like to breathe.

My expectations were quite high considering the good reviews, good looking photos and I'm an Apple…read morefan. I guess you could say the quality has diminished in the last couple of months. Let's starts of positive, the way the tour-information system was set up was nice, not considering the actual content it brought. The collection was quite big, going up to 2012(time for an update right?). It had all the products that made Apple famous: the first iPhone, the iPod, PowerBook, Macintosh. What I did really miss was the Lisa I. Too bad, rare item to get anyway, don't blame them. Note said it's 'work in progress', could be there soon. The information provided on the web for the tour was rather minimalistic. Small note when it was released etc. What I did like was that the specs were shown of every device. The museum itself was very small, within a blink of an eye you were in and out. Much more effort could've been put in telling all about your masterpieces instead of putting them all in the same room. TL;DR Mediocre museum with a big collection all stuffed up in the city centre of Prague. If you're a diehard fan who loves Apple products and nods yes to everything with Apple in it, this is your museum!!

What a great experience. It starts with the design of the place and continues with the vast amount…read moreof information that you can learn about the huge collection of items that are in the museum. Everything up to 2012 is here. From the very first board and apple 1 to the iPads, iPhones and macs. The walls are full of tidbits of info and quotes you get to hear Jobs in several of his presentations and talks. The exhibition is broken down the to the beginning of Apple, through Jobs departure and return. The rout they created also marks graphically those important dates. It adds to the experience and understanding. Apple enthusiasts will love this place. So will design lovers.

Fun place to stop in an hear about the history of Franz Kafka. The staff was friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable.

This is a great museum for fans of Kafka. I enjoyed learning more about his life and what times…read morewere like in Prague when he was alive. I read Metamorphosis years ago; but now I have a newfound zeal about reading some more of his work. It seemed like the layout of the museum was intentional because it was not the easiest to get around......much like Kafka's life. If you think you cannot find a good vintage copy of one his books in Prague; try one of the Antikvariat stores. I found a pretty nice one in Czech from 1968.