The National Gallery in Prague celebrates 223rd anniversary of its establishment on February 2–3. On these days, admission to all permanent exhibitions of the National Gallery in Prague is free.
1) The Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia
Not many people know about this hidden gem. Housed within one of the city’s oldest gothic buildings, this gallery offers a well-thought-out tour of medieval and early renaissance Czech art.
2) The Kinsky Palace
The Kinsky Palace, located on Old Town Square, is one of the National Gallery’s most visited attractions. It is home to a permanent exhibition called “The Art of Asia”. It contains paintings, graphic art, ceramics, bronze ware, pottery and metalwork from Japan, China, Korea, Tibet, South and Southeast Asia.
3) The Trade Fair Palace
This huge building currently contains 5 temporary and 2 permanent exhibitions and is a must visit for connoisseurs of modern art. You can take a stroll through the development of Czech art from the mid 19th century to modern day. You can also explore the international art scene of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. This collection contains work by Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Cezanne and Pablo Picasso amongst others.
Other National Gallery Locations, where you will find free exhibitions this weekend are:
Hradčanské náměstí 15, Prague 1
Hradčanské náměstí 2, Prague 1
Hradčanské náměstí 2, Prague 1
You can find the full list here
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