This was much better than I expected, Really enjoyed this place. Not a huge fan of modern art but this had a great mix of paintings. The Slav epic was mind blowing, I couldn't believe the size of them!

This was much better than I expected, Really enjoyed this place. Not a huge fan of modern art but this had a great mix of paintings. The Slav epic was mind blowing, I couldn't believe the size of them!
Very large collection of art. Not surprisingly there were a large number of Czech works of arts represented. The building itself is somewhat distracting for the exhibition because its a communist era structure devoid of character or charm. Very institutional. The Slavic Epic display by Alfons Mucha (which is a separate admission, so you can just see that) is impressive.
Finally, after many years, it is possible to enjoy one of Alfons Mucha's greatest achievements. The Slavic Epoch was brought to Prague last year, amid much controversy. But having seen these masterpieces in both their original gallery in Moravsky Krumlov (more than 1 hour drive from Prague) and their new home, there is really no contest.
By itself, the Veletrzni...
More
Great gallery with a good collection of the well known french artists and lots of very attractive Czech art, which I didn't know but very much enjoyed. In the main gallery then the upper floors with the older works suited my taste better.
However the gallery which makes the whole visit worth while is that containing Mucha's The Slav Epic....
More
Superb, but huge collection. Needs at least an afternoon to absorb. All the usual big names, plus some less known Czech masters.
I went to see the Mucha Paintings at this Gallery. They were beautiful and huge. I have never seen paintings this big in my life. If you want to see some real art come here to seeMucha's paintings.
It took a little while to work out how to get there (by tram) but it was well worth the effort. It is a wonderful gallery; too much to see in one day!
As well as an extensive collection of work by Czech artists from the 19th, 20th and 21st century , the gallery contains an impressive collection by French...
More
Both the building and the collection are superb and not to be missed if you enjoy modern art.
When we went we virtually had the place to ourselves there was hardly anyone else there! Although this added to the experience for us - the place is huge, I would say quite a bit bigger then the Tate Modern London for...
More
Accessible mainly by public transport but we walked the forty minutes from Charles Bridge so that is also an option if you fancy a good walk. This little known gallery has many superb pieces of art by important persons - from Gustav Klimt and Mucha to Picasso and Renoir. The exhibition of Mucha's 'Slav Epic' is a must see. The...
More
If you are visiting Prague before September 2013, you really should visit the Veletrzni Palace to see the exhibition of Mucha's 'Slav Epic'. Words can't really do it justice, but opportunities to view the complete collection are rare (it still doesn't have a proper home, a century after some of the paintings were completed).
The permanent collection in the museum...
More
If you own or manage Veletrzni Palace (National Gallery), register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.
Manage your listing