Artistic appreciation
Examine detailed sgraffito works by renowned Czech painters.
The exterior walls serve as an outdoor art gallery.
Overview
Located on the banks of the Vltava River in the immediate vicinity of the Charles Bridge, the Bedřich Smetana Museum occupies a striking neo-Renaissance building that once served as the Old Town waterworks. Built in the early 1880s based on designs by architect Antonín Wiehl, the structure is immediately recognizable for its rich sgraffito decorations, which were crafted by prominent Czech painters Josef Ženíšek and Mikoláš Aleš. Since its public opening in 1936, the museum has functioned as the definitive home for the life and work of the famed Czech composer. Visitors can explore a permanent exhibition that documents the composer's influence from the 19th century through to the modern day, offering a intimate look at his personal archives and scores. The setting provides not only a historical experience but also some of the most beautiful views of the Vltava river and Prague Castle in the city.
| 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 |
| 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 | http://www.nm.cz/m/Hlavni-strana/Navstivte-nas/Muzeum-Bedricha-Smetany.html | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Socials | https://www.facebook.com/170700419645174 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Wikidata | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.085435, 14.412972 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e0e1809 | MediumSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GERS ID | 79988a69-2174-44d5-99bd-b7e66ced0091 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Overture confidence | 0.9719323962926864 | 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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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Lesser Town | 155 |
| Josefov | 402 |
| New Town | 448 |
| Smíchov | 585 |
| Holešovice | 738 |
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National heritage
Engage with an institution dedicated to Czech musical history.
The museum celebrates the work and fate of a national icon.
Historical research
Study original documents from the 19th-century music scene.
The archive holds significant materials on the composer's life.
Opening hours
Mo 10:00–17:00, Tu 10:00–17:00, We 10:00–17:00, Th 10:00–17:00, Fr 10:00–17:00, Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 10:00–17:00
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