The Army Museum Žižkov

The Army Museum Žižkov

Army Museum Žižkov

The exposition of the Army Museum Žižkov is divided into seven main parts, according to the individual historical periods that map the military history of the Czech territory and Czech statehood. 1/ The period from the beginnings to 1740. 2/ The period 1740-1914. 3/ The First World War 1914-1918. 4/ The trenches of the First World War. 5/ Czechoslovakia 1918-1938. 6/ The period 1938-1948, World War II. 7/ The period from 1948 to the present.

In total, there are over seven thousand exhibits from the collection of the Military Historical Institute Prague. The exhibits are placed in almost three hundred showcases, but also in the free space of the exhibition halls. The halls are located on four floors, in some halls there are also smaller mezzanines. The visual presentation of the artefacts, including the lighting, has been created in the spirit of the latest trends and with the most advanced lighting technology. A speciality are the "objects with a story", where the visitor is informed about the fate of the object and the people connected to it. Numerous exhibits are also equipped with QR codes, so the visitor can read comprehensive and extended information about the object using modern technology.

The museum is open every day except Monday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Admission is free of charge. To get to the museum take bus No. 133, 175, 207 from metro station Florenc (line B and C), stop U Památníku.

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS:

The museum's exhibits are wheelchair accessible.

Visitors are not allowed to enter the indoor exhibits of the Army Museum Žižkov with backpacks, baby strollers, items larger than 50x30x20 cm, umbrellas, hiking poles, etc.

Strollers should be parked at the visitor reception. Lockers for storing belongings are available for a deposit of 5 CZK or 1 €.

It is prohibited to enter the indoor exhibits with bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, scooters, etc. Exceptions are made for mobility aids.

It is forbidden to bring drinks and food into the indoor spaces of the museum. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes and similar devices, is prohibited within the museum's indoor spaces.

No animals are allowed in the Army Museum Žižkov, except for guide and assistance dogs.

Children under 15 years of age can enter the exhibits only when accompanied by an adult. Photography is allowed for private purposes only and without a tripod.