Historical context
Gain insight into 19th-century Czech artistic life
The museum contextualizes the composer within his own time.
Overview
The Bedřich Smetana Museum, a specialized branch of the National Museum, offers a refined experience for those interested in the life of the iconic Czech composer. Situated at Novotného lávka directly on the Vltava River bank, the museum provides a focused look at Smetana's biographical details and his musical contributions to Czech history. Unlike the larger central buildings of the National Museum, this space offers an intimate atmosphere where visitors can study the composer's history and artifacts without the distraction of massive crowds. It serves as an essential cultural touchpoint for any traveler looking to understand the foundations of Czech music within a convenient, historic, and riverside setting.
| Attribute | Value | Trust |
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| Category | Arts and Entertainment | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy primary | Museum | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Arts and Entertainment > Museum | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Brand | Národní muzeum | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Operating status | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Address | Novotného lávka 201/1, 110 00 Praha, CZ | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Phones | +420222220082 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Emails | b_smetana_muzeum@nm.cz | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Websites | https://www.nm.cz/navstivte-nas/objekty/muzeum-bedricha-smetany | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Socials | https://www.facebook.com/105084210898398 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Wikidata | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.085450, 14.412940 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e0e182a | MediumSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GERS ID | 1c492553-12cb-40fc-b470-c2bb2e4ab9e1 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Overture confidence | 0.9204485416412354 | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| AI agents | Admin | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Profile status | Listed | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Managed by | inHotel | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Last updated | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
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| Attribute | Value | Classification | Trust |
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| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Křižovnické náměstí | H3 cell: 8a1e3541e057fff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.50 | Somewhat Walkable | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.85 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 1.00 | Acoustic Baseline (>=300m from major road) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
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How to get to Národní muzeum from common arrival points.
| Origin | Air distance (m) |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Lesser Town | 152 |
| Josefov | 402 |
| New Town | 450 |
| Smíchov | 585 |
| Holešovice | 737 |
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Educational tour
Learn from expert-curated historical collections
Benefit from the National Museum's rigorous approach to exhibition.
Musical heritage
Understand the roots of Czech classical music
Engage with essential artifacts related to Smetana's musical output.
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