Best Speciality Museums in Prague

Ul. Lipowa 4, Krakow, 30-702, PL

A former enamelware factory in Kraków best known for being run by Oskar Schindler during World War II. It now houses a museum focused on the history of Kraków under Nazi occupation.

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, District of Columbia, 20001-2114, US

The Newseum was a museum in Washington, D.C. dedicated to news media and journalism. It closed in 2019.

3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, Florida, 33129-2831, US

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a historic estate in Miami, Florida, built in the early 20th century as the winter residence of industrialist James Deering. It features a Mediterranean Revival villa, formal gardens, and a preserved collection of decorative arts.

St. Michael's Hill Christ Church, Dublin, 8, IE

Dublinia is a museum in Dublin focused on the city’s Viking and medieval history, located near Christ Church Cathedral on St. Michael’s Hill.

Jirska, 3 Prague Castle, Prague, 119 00, CZ

A historic palace at Prague Castle that houses the Lobkowicz Collections Museum. It is one of the best-known private palaces in Prague and is associated with the noble Lobkowicz family.

Av Francesc Ferrer i Guardia, 13, Barcelona, 08038, ES

Poble Espanyol is an open-air architectural museum in Barcelona, built for the 1929 International Exhibition. It features reproductions and influences from buildings and streets from different regions of Spain.

1 Av. Ephrussi de Rothschild, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, 06230, FR

A pink Belle Époque villa and museum on Cap Ferrat in the South of France, surrounded by themed gardens overlooking the Mediterranean. It was built for Béatrice de Rothschild and now houses her art and decorative collections.

Leipziger Platz 9, Berlin, 10117, DE

A museum in Berlin focused on espionage, intelligence, and spy techniques, with exhibits on the history of spying and codebreaking. It is located at Leipziger Platz 9 near Potsdamer Platz.

333 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach, FL Near Nasa Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, Florida, 32931, US

A specialty museum in Cocoa Beach, Florida focused on The Wizard of Oz, with exhibits related to the film and its cultural history. The name “and Van Gogh” appears in the listing, but I’m not confident enough to describe that part specifically.

Cihelná, 2B Malá Strana, Prague, 118 00, CZ

A museum in Prague’s Malá Strana dedicated to the writer Franz Kafka and his life and work. It is located on Cihelná Street near the Vltava river.

45 Wellington Street, London, WC2E 7BN, GB

The London Film Museum was a museum in London devoted to film and cinematic history, with exhibitions on British and international cinema. It later closed under that name and reopened at the same location under a different name.

Dodoma Road, TZ

The Cultural Heritage Centre is a museum and cultural complex in Arusha, Tanzania, known for its arts, crafts, and exhibitions of Tanzanian heritage.

Křížovnické Náměstí, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A museum experience in Prague focused on the city’s history and story.

Calle Duarte. 59 con C. Emilio Prud'Homme, Puerto Plata, 57000, DO

The Dominican Amber Museum is a museum in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, focused on amber and fossils preserved in amber. It is a specialty museum showcasing specimens from the Dominican Republic, known for its amber collection and related exhibits.

6-4-20 Tenjimbashi, Kita-ku 8F, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0041, JP

A museum in Osaka’s Kita ward focused on the history of housing and daily life in the city, with exhibits recreating streets and homes from the Edo and modern periods.

Jungmannova 748/30 Entry from the Franciscan Garden off Jungmann's Square, Prague, 110 00, CZ

NaFilM: National Film Museum is a film museum in Prague focused on the history and craft of cinema. It is located at Jungmannova 30, with entry from the Franciscan Garden near Jungmann's Square.

Narodni 362/31, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A specialty museum in Prague focused on LEGO bricks and brick-building models. It is located on Národní street in the city center.

Rue Fatima Zahra, 40000, MA

Dar El Bacha is a historic palace in Marrakech, Morocco, known today as a museum and cultural venue. It is associated with the former residence of the Pasha of Marrakech.

Vodickova 31 / 710 1st Floor, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A speciality museum in Prague focused on optical and interactive illusions. It is located on Vodičkova Street in the city center.

Celetna 12, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A small specialty museum in Prague focused on historical torture instruments and methods used in Europe. It is located on Celetná Street in the Old Town area.

tr. Vaclava Klementa 294, Mlada Boleslav, 29360, CZ

The Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav showcases the history of the Škoda Auto brand, with historic vehicles, prototypes, and company exhibits. It is located at the company’s original industrial site.

U Sovovych Mlynu 2, Prague, 118 00, CZ

Museum Kampa is a modern art museum in Prague housed in Sovovy mlýny on Kampa Island. It is known for its collection of Central European modern art, especially works associated with František Kupka and Otto Gutfreund.

Saska 520/3A Mala Strana, Prague, 118 00, CZ

A museum in Prague dedicated to Czech filmmaker and special effects pioneer Karel Zeman. It showcases his films, techniques, and interactive exhibits inspired by his imaginative cinematic style.

Barborska 28/9, Kutna Hora, 284 01, CZ

A museum in Kutná Hora focused on the history of silver mining and minting in the Czech lands. It is associated with the historic Hrádek area and the town's medieval silver heritage.

Karmelitská 2/4, 118 00 Praha 1, Prague, CZ

A museum in Prague focused on the history and culture of music, housed in a former church building on Karmelitská Street. It is part of the Czech National Museum.

Jansky Vrsek, 8, Prague, 118 00, CZ

A specialty museum in Prague focused on alchemy and the city’s historical association with magicians and mystics. It is located on Jánský vršek in the Malá Strana district.

Stroupežnického 23, Prague, 150 00, CZ

A railway-themed family attraction and model railway exhibition in Prague's Smíchov district. It features large-scale model train layouts and interactive displays.

Zatecka 98/1 Stare Mesto, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A Prague theatre specializing in marionette performances, located in the Old Town near the Jewish Quarter. It is known for staging classic opera and puppet productions for visitors.

Maiselova 10, Prague, 110 00, CZ

The Maisel Synagogue is a historic synagogue in Prague’s Jewish Quarter, originally built in the late 16th century. It is part of the Jewish Museum in Prague and is known for its Renaissance origins and museum exhibits.

Strahovske nadvori 11 Prague 1, Prague, CZ

A museum in Prague focused on miniature artworks and tiny-scale displays. It is located at Strahovské nádvoří 11 in Prague 1, near Strahov.

Na Poříčí 1554/52, Prague, 180 00, CZ

A museum in Prague focused on the history and development of the city, including its archaeology, architecture, and urban life. It is commonly associated with the Museum of Prague collection and exhibitions.

3645 Las Vegas Blvd S Lower Level, Suite A1-A3, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109, US

An anatomy exhibition featuring preserved human bodies and specimens. In Las Vegas, it has been presented at the Horseshoe Las Vegas (formerly Bally’s) on the Las Vegas Strip.

Celetná 6 Staré Město, Prague, 110 00, CZ

Madame Tussauds Prague is a wax museum in Prague’s Old Town, located on Celetná Street near the historic center. It features lifelike wax figures of celebrities, historical figures, and other well-known personalities.

Ovocny trh 569/19, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A Cubist building in Prague’s Old Town designed by Josef Gočár and completed in 1912. It is known for its distinctive black Madonna sculpture on the corner façade and now houses the Czech Museum of Cubism.

Rock Art Ranch Rd, Winslow, Arizona, 86047-0224, US

A private ranch and archaeological site in Arizona known for its petroglyphs and other rock art. It is located near Winslow, Arizona.

Nerudova 9, Prague, Praha 1, CZ

A speciality museum in Prague focused on gingerbread and related confectionery traditions. It is located on Nerudova Street in Prague 1.

U Lužického semináře 116 Malá Strana, Prague, 11800, CZ

A specialty museum in Prague’s Malá Strana associated with the R. Jelínek brand, focused on slivovitz and the tradition of fruit brandy production.

Karlova 186/8 50 m od Karlova mostu, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A specialty museum in Prague focused on Czech garnets, a gemstone closely associated with Czech jewelry and craftsmanship.

Ul. Radnice 5 Namesti Franze Kafky 1, Prague, 110 00, CZ

A museum in Prague associated with Franz Kafka, located near Old Town Square on the edge of the former Jewish Quarter.

Patočkova 460/4, Prague, CZ

A museum in Prague dedicated to the history of public transport, especially trams and buses. It is located at Patočkova 460/4 in the city’s transport museum facility.

Opletalova 4, Prague, 11000, CZ

A speciality museum in Prague focused on film characters and movie-related exhibits.

Vinohradska, 52/1, Prague, 110 00, CZ

The New Building of the National Museum is a Prague museum building on Vinohradská street, beside Wenceslas Square. It serves as part of the National Museum complex.

Dvorecke namesti 406, Prague, 147 00, CZ

Ke Karlovu 453/1, Prague, CZ

The Police Museum of the Czech Republic in Prague presents the history of policing and criminal investigation in the Czech lands. It is located at Ke Karlovu 453/1 in Prague.

Vystaviste 422, 170 00 Praha 7, Prague, CZ

The Lapidarium in Prague is a museum collection of stone sculpture and architectural fragments, housed at Výstaviště in Prague 7. It is part of the National Museum.

Ovocny trh 19, Prague, CZ

A permanent exhibition in Prague focused on Czech Cubism, a distinctive early 20th-century art and design movement. It is located at Ovocný trh 19 in the city center.

Panska, 895/6, Prague, CZ

A speciality museum in Prague associated with garnet-themed exhibits and jewelry. I’m not confident enough to provide a more specific factual description without risk of inaccuracy.

Rasinovo Nabrezi, 412/30, Prague, 128 00, CZ

A historic customs house in Prague’s Vyšehrad district on the Rašínovo nábřeží. It is now used as a museum focused on the Podskalí area and the Vltava river trade.

1545 Woodward Avenue, Michigan, 48226, US

Museum of optical illusions in Prague focused on interactive exhibits and visual tricks. It is part of the international Museum of Illusions chain.

Valdstejnska 150/4, Prague, 11800, CZ

A specialty museum in Prague whose name translates roughly to “The Magic of Old Times.” It is located on Valdštejnská Street in the Malá Strana area.