Overview
The Antonín Dvořák Museum is situated within the Amerika villa, an elegant 18th-century Baroque summer house in Prague's New Town designed by Kilián Ignác Diezenhofer. Visitors enter a space where historical atmosphere meets deep cultural heritage, as the ground floor retains original wooden showcases from the museum's 1932 opening. The site acts as a premier archive for the composer’s work, holding a significant collection of Dvořák’s personal correspondence, musical autographs, and period photographs. Beyond the manuscripts, the building itself is an attraction, featuring ceiling frescos of classical mythology by Johann Ferdinand Schor and a garden populated with statues from the workshop of Matthias Bernard Braun. While the museum is not fully wheelchair accessible, staff are available to assist with the entrance steps, and the ground floor shop provides opportunities to purchase recordings and scores to take home.
What makes this place special
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Frequently asked questions
Answered frequent questions
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
No, it is not. Only the ground floor is accessible, and visitors needing help with entrance steps can request staff assistance.
Are there discounts for students?
Yes, high school and university students with valid ID (ISIC or ITIC) receive a reduced admission price.