Museum of the City of Prague (Muzeum hlavního mesta Prahy)

Na Porící 52, Prague 8. (Open Map)
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Description

The Museum of the City of Prague, originally opened in 1898, is a must-visit spot for history buffs. Labels are in both English and Czech, and the museum offers a captivating journey from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Notable exhibits include an impressive scale model of Prague, and the Astronomical Clock’s original calendar wheel from 1866, featuring Josef Mánes’ breathtakingly painted panels of the twelve months. January is depicted at the top, comfortably lounging by a fireplace, while August is located near the bottom, diligently farming with his sickle.