If you're in Prague for the first time and only have a couple days, I wouldn't recommend spending…read moreyour time here, it's better to absorb history while exploring the city. But if you're a return or longer-staying visitor -- or need an indoor activity -- this is a very well done museum telling the history of Prague from early settlement to the 20th century. All of the exhibits are logically laid out and have just the right amount of info in both Czech and English. Artifacts are numerous and contribute well. The building itself is a treasure, built specifically to house the museum over 100 years ago.

Whenever we travel, my husband loves to visit City Museums. They generally aren't heavily visited…read morebut they often have fascinating stories to tell and excellent insights into local history. Such is the case with the Prague City Museum - the displays start in Neolithic times and trace the history of the city through modern times through art, decorative objects and artifacts. Displays here are heavy on the period from the Middle Ages through the Baroque area, when the city flourished. Unlike the US, you can expect "minders" in most of the rooms to make sure you don't touch (even though it's all behind glass) or take photos (unless you paid extra for the "photo permit"). We ran into a really friendly, English speaking docent who talked about her favorite treasures here - I always like to see passionate museum people. Also, you know that gorgeous sundial in the Old Town Square - the one 3 billion tourists are crowded around, snapping photos and getting their pockets picked? It's a reproduction - you can see the real one here, up close with not another tourist in sight. Priceless.