Speculum Alchemiae Museum
Speculum Alchemiae Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Our museum called Speculum Alchemiae, is situated in one of the oldest houses in Prague. There are secret alchemical laboratories from the 16th century in the museum underground that were built for the king Rudolf II. The alchemists of that time used to prepare elixirs in there. The museum building also includes a shop, where equal elixirs can be bought. These elixirs are prepared under strict conditions according to their original recipes which have been found here. Newly, we also offer a unique tour of magical places in Prague which are connected with the Speculum Alchemiae museum. The guided tour includes the Prague Castle, Vysehrad, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the museum. At these places you learn about many amazing legends and mythological stories associated with the so-called Prague Magical Triangle.
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Neighborhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighborhoods in town represents the medieval heart of Prague. It’s no surprise it is bustling with tourists every time of day. Križovnický square, overlooking Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background, is probably the most beautiful square in the city. Its unique historical atmosphere of gothic houses and churches, cobblestone streets and squares, and stone towers blend together with the modern era. A vast array of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, international brand shops, galleries and hotels bring life to the old city. With its charming and picturesque cobblestone streets, the nightlife and parties will surely be unforgettable.
How to get there
- Old Town • 7 min walk
- Republic square • 10 min walk
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WaffleMcZoidberg
Gothenburg, Sweden3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Looks nice, but unfortunately they tell the story as if alchemy actually worked. But sure, the interior is nice, and looks the part. They do a good job telling how chemistry was viewed at the time, but never really break character to say ”we know better now”. Nice, but wouldn’t go again, or recommend others.
Written June 2, 2023
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Craig B
7 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The 30 minute tour of the secret laboratory was excellent. The front looks like a simple souvenir shop, you can get a ticket at the counter, the run roughly every 30mims. If there’s a large group, they recommend waiting for the next one.
They take you through a door at the rear of the shop that leads you back in time, to a medieval world of elixirs, king’s and escape tunnels all over town and even out of the city if needed.
Very entertaining.
They take you through a door at the rear of the shop that leads you back in time, to a medieval world of elixirs, king’s and escape tunnels all over town and even out of the city if needed.
Very entertaining.
Written May 19, 2023
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louise
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A fantastic visit. The guide was very informative and entusiastic, and the history of the place is amazing! A very Nice visit. A kittel museum but absolutely worth it!
Written May 6, 2023
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CA Ronquillo
Baguio, Philippines65 contributions
This is a very unique tour one should definitely do in Prague. It is like a museum experience one might have in the world of Harry Potter. Occult themes, subterranean rooms and even a secret passageway. Our guide Anda was fabulous! Informative, friendly and has great answers for any questions one might have. It is the definition of the Prague charm I’ve experienced throughout the city.
Written May 1, 2023
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Sherpa29784528355
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Totally magical and worth it. It's a small museum, but very well done, and if you're interested in magic/fairy tales it's a must do tour.
Written April 30, 2023
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Tina S
Solkan, Slovenia1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Family
Not so famous, but it the museum overwhelmed me. A really must see. Better than any other famous sight.
Written April 28, 2023
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Tim
Derby, UK14 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
A friend went to this place to break up our first full day in Prague and it was certainly worth it.
Went as a result of the positive reviews online. We were not disappointed. The guide was engaging, enthusiastic but also transparent about the history and the story of alchemy within Prague.
The tour itself takes you on a mystical journey into the depths of the draconian art of alchemy and the secrets left behind.
The tour is also very affordable and worth the price. Overall, an excellent use of an hour if you have it to spare in Prague. The museum is centrally located and easily accessible, not suitable for disabled tourists however.
Went as a result of the positive reviews online. We were not disappointed. The guide was engaging, enthusiastic but also transparent about the history and the story of alchemy within Prague.
The tour itself takes you on a mystical journey into the depths of the draconian art of alchemy and the secrets left behind.
The tour is also very affordable and worth the price. Overall, an excellent use of an hour if you have it to spare in Prague. The museum is centrally located and easily accessible, not suitable for disabled tourists however.
Written April 26, 2023
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Selma
Västerås, Sweden18 contributions
A must do tour when you are in Prague. Amazing experience, especially if you are person of science as me and love history. We found out about this place by accident and decided to come. Best decision ever. Super cool place and story behind it, highly recommended!
Written April 7, 2023
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geord359
High Spen, UK11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This museum essentially showcases a number of underground rooms and tunnels that were discovered about 20 years ago. Because they had been sealed off and forgotten about you effectively get a time capsule containings relics from bohemian history. The various contents of the site range from chemistry equipment to the tools that were used to attempt to make gold. All in all, its a very interesting place to visit and provides insight into a little known side of Prague.
Written March 23, 2023
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Simone F
Inverness, UK3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The young chap that was doing our tour was very informative and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Prague who has an interest in such things as alchemy, magic and mystical secret things. Will not spoil anything by saying what it was like beyond the shop front but beyond the door, it is quite a magical place.
Written March 15, 2023
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Onde encontro esse tour? Quero visitar o Speculum Alchemiae Museum, mas não acho ingresso para comprar.
Dagmar
Piombino, Italy229 contributions
Prohlidka 15:00 18.1.2020 Mela by obsluha u kasy nabizet dame ve strednim veku vyber mezi vstupenkou dospely vs. senior, jen proto, ze ma prosedivele vlasy?! Trocha taktu by bylo na miste a zamyslet se, jestli obarvene vlasy opravdu vypovidaji o mladi...
Speculum A
Prague, Hlavni Mesto Praha, Czech Republic1 contribution
Dobrý den,
děkujeme za otázku.
Výběr ze vstupenek naši zaměstnanci většinou říkají automaticky, protože se nám již několikrát stalo, že jsme našim návštěvníkům nabídli pouze základní nezlevněné vstupné, a oni se poté zpětně dožadovali slevy a kritizovali za to, že jsme jim automaticky nenabídli co nejlevnější vstupenku. Nemůžeme bohužel ohlídat každou jednotlivou situaci, a někdy se stane že vzhled může zavádět.
Omlouvám se za celé muzeum pokud došlo k nedorozumění, ale rozhodně nikoho úmyslně neurážíme kvůli vzhledu.
S přáním hezkého dne,
Ing. Daniela Zádová, manažerka komunikace
Daydream340708
1 contribution
Es aconsejable ir con niños de 12 años??
cuervoblanco
San Jose, Costa Rica101 contributions
No habría ningún problema. El tour es corto seguro y muy interesante.
LondonSoul4ever
Madrid, Spain32 contributions
How much does one potion cost?
Thomas-llanelli
Llanelli, UK63 contributions
I can't remember exactly how much. About 10 -15 pounds sterling I think.
LondonSoul4ever
Madrid, Spain32 contributions
Hi, I have mobility issues, is the floor uneven and if yes, how much?
Are there stairs and how much?
Thank you
GenioAzul
Barcelona, Spain123 contributions
As I remember there was no elevator. Just an old stair. The floor downstairs is not flat but stoned. It is a medieval basement conserved as it was.
CHARLYGS
Valencian Community, Spain
Hola, el tour en el museo hay guías que hablen el idioma Español?
Gabriela O
97 contributions
Just English
vehs
Gorgan, Iran845 contributions
Hi
I want to know which hours English tour starts in a day.
Plan to visit in September.
Lydia H
Bratislava, Slovakia19 contributions
Hi Georgian, the English tours are upon request. The ladies are pretty flexible. Sorry for late reply. It did skip my attention. Hope you had fun anyway
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