Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague
Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague
Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague
2.5
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Prague is a golden, mysterious city with one hundred spires, and for all that it thanks among other to the alchemists, who belong to it inseparably. It is gold plated by their philosopher's stone produced perhaps in one of its hundred towers - in Mihulka, or maybe in Kelley's tower in the House of the Donkey by the Cradle in a mysterious laboratory. Now you can get there by visiting the Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of old Prague, where you can look under the lids of bowls of emperor Rudolf's alchemists.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Malá Strana (Little Quarter)
Malá Strana is one of the oldest and the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city. Nestled underneath Prague Castle it was once a part of the Kings route taken by future kings on their way to coronation - originating in the Old Town, crossing Charles Bridge and leading to Saint Vitus Cathedral. Cobblestone streets are lined with picturesque medieval houses, remarkable palaces, churches, kitsch shops and restaurants. Do not hesitate to turn a corner into any narrow street. You will suddenly find yourself in a calm and charming neighborhood full of hidden gardens, parks with peacocks, fruit trees and ponds. As the neighborhood is a home to Czech Parliament and many ministries, you can also run into well-dressed officials. If you are thirsty or hungry, it is the right place to be. Restaurants offer delicious traditional food and of course, the best Czech beers.
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Stian T
Drammen, Norway19 contributions
Dec 2022
The museum itself is average at best, but the guide on the second part of the exhibition was lovely, he was exceptionally engaged, amusing and a really good story teller. He also spoke very good English.
I do feel this is a very touristy place, but it was entertaining enough and the abovementioned guide did such a good job that it was well worth the entrance fee.
I do feel this is a very touristy place, but it was entertaining enough and the abovementioned guide did such a good job that it was well worth the entrance fee.
Written December 13, 2022
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Ali A
13 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Google maps somehow got us confused and took us to the wrong alchemy museum - this one is made of two sections - you enter into a room with another room to the side and pay for your ticket to the guided tour. The information here about alchemy is difficult to read as the English translations are bad and they are in very large chunks of text so require standing in front of them for a long time trying to understand. The toilet also was so filthy. The 2nd part of the experience was the tour where we went up a tower to the alchemists lab. The building itself with the steep spiral stairs was cool and there is a viewing tower also. In the tour you are walked around various parts of what is basically two small rooms in the tower and told about the work of an alchemist who lived there with the stories based around different characters represented by quite hilariously bad display models. The young woman giving the tour seemed nice enough but seemed quite bored and didn't make it particularly interesting although this may just be because she was concentrated on getting the right English which is fine and I appreciate her putting in the effort to give the tour in English language. I'm none the wiser to what alchemy is and wish we'd had the time to also go to the place we intended but I'm still grateful for the experience of seeing a weird and funny tacky exhibition as we can laugh about it.
Written October 15, 2022
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Sophia
5 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
This is a bit of a split review, the museum itself is very interesting, tho don’t believe everything you are told. Like many of the reviews the tour guide wasn’t interested and even told us that as we climbed the stairs, and was finished in 15 minutes.
The alchemy bar however was great from the decor to the amazing Master Kelly cocktails and staff were very friendly, enjoyed it so much we went back a few times.
The alchemy bar however was great from the decor to the amazing Master Kelly cocktails and staff were very friendly, enjoyed it so much we went back a few times.
Written July 13, 2022
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SteffenRasch
Gerolzhofen, Germany15 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
For 10€ admission per person you get an attic with indefinable utensils.
The guide was to lead us there and give a double-sided DA4 sheet with a kind of history lesson as the basis for what was shown. At about 40 square meters under the roof, my grandfather had more interesting story to tell as offered.
Conclusion: never again and only discourage
The guide was to lead us there and give a double-sided DA4 sheet with a kind of history lesson as the basis for what was shown. At about 40 square meters under the roof, my grandfather had more interesting story to tell as offered.
Conclusion: never again and only discourage
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Written November 1, 2024
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LittleRedLaura
Caernarfon, UK203 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
In many ways I loved this museum but there are some caveats! In the attic is an atmospheric and fun recreation of an alchemist's workshop/lab. I absolutely loved all the quirky props, various waxworks and playful details. However, there isn't that much actual facts/history to go with the props, and even a very historically dubious bit about William Shakespeare, it's definitely more of an atmospheric feast for the eyes/imagination. Also, the guide upstairs was spectaculary rude to a couple who came in just after us (seemingly because they were carrying an unopened water bottle), and to us he alternated between abruptness and chatting with effusive detail (including on why climate change is maybe a good thing etc!). While he was mostly quite engaged & enthusiastic with us, it was a bit strange and we were suddenly ushered out & the door locked behind us when he needed to go downstairs. I enjoyed the occult room downstairs, great for photos, just not sure about the historical facts of any of it.
Written December 25, 2024
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GLWayne
Newbury, UK651 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This was recommended to us, but not sure if we got the wrong place! It was kind of interesting but the vast majority was written and something you could get off the internet rather than paying for it to be displayed in a vaguely interesting manner.
The actual exhibits, and the reason you'd go to a museum, were few and far between, and nothing historical - a few plastic figures and some fake cobwebs.
The guy doing the tour guide bit, while clearly very ill, seemed to be trying his best and was interested in the subject in hand, but not particularly engaging.
I feel a bit harsh giving it one star, but I can't think of any reason to return - and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, even if they were into alchemy. It's nothing you couldn't get better online.
I checked my phone to add some photos. but it appears there were none worth taking.
The actual exhibits, and the reason you'd go to a museum, were few and far between, and nothing historical - a few plastic figures and some fake cobwebs.
The guy doing the tour guide bit, while clearly very ill, seemed to be trying his best and was interested in the subject in hand, but not particularly engaging.
I feel a bit harsh giving it one star, but I can't think of any reason to return - and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, even if they were into alchemy. It's nothing you couldn't get better online.
I checked my phone to add some photos. but it appears there were none worth taking.
Written November 27, 2023
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Lotsch
8 contributions
Feb 2023
After the poor reviews here, we alsmost skipped this museum. But we ended up going and were very pleasantly surprised! The exhibition is small but lovingly staged. Lots of written information is available in various languages; mainly English and Czech. The young girl who guided us for the second part of the tour was doing a great job. Both guide and written info made a clear distinction between fact, fiction and lore.
The girl in reception was equally friendly, and we had no problems paying with credit card.
The downstairs pub continued on the same theme, serving reasonably priced food and drinks with a twist. Smoke, fire and well made cocktails was the perfect roundup.
Also here we were met by great staff, who really went the extra mile to suggest specialities, and offered to mix drinks according to our wishes also when not on the menu. The bar serving all drinks in smoking cauldrons or vials.
All in all above expectation. To be honest, the museum was perhaps more 4 than 5 starts, but I cant help but putting 5 starts, thanks to the friendly staff and the awsome bar. And I feel sorry for the place, having received such horrible reviews. At least at the time of our visit, they deserved a lot better.
The girl in reception was equally friendly, and we had no problems paying with credit card.
The downstairs pub continued on the same theme, serving reasonably priced food and drinks with a twist. Smoke, fire and well made cocktails was the perfect roundup.
Also here we were met by great staff, who really went the extra mile to suggest specialities, and offered to mix drinks according to our wishes also when not on the menu. The bar serving all drinks in smoking cauldrons or vials.
All in all above expectation. To be honest, the museum was perhaps more 4 than 5 starts, but I cant help but putting 5 starts, thanks to the friendly staff and the awsome bar. And I feel sorry for the place, having received such horrible reviews. At least at the time of our visit, they deserved a lot better.
Written February 14, 2023
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421steve421
Leeds, United Kingdom54 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Honestly the most miserable and rude your guide you will ever mee. We were sent upstairs from the shop and told someone would meet us... After having to go looking we found the guide who was with anothet group, he asked if we had tickets and we assumed we would have to wait as he was saying to the group this was the end of their tour. He then comes out to us and stands with us not speaking asking what we wanted.... he tried to then say that he had asked us to join the other group... He hadn't ad there was 4 of us and not one hears this.... He then states... Oh you will have to wait... Then after two absolutely pointless minutes we walk around the room and as fast as humanly possible he does the tour which to be honest was absolutely pointless and even if this was free we would still have been disappointed.... Honestly if yiu are considering going here.... Don't bother, it's abysmal to say the least.
Written September 24, 2024
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Ruth H
65 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Really enjoyable little museum, there is lots of written information about alchemy in Prague, and a few ghost stories and legends. There are some photo worthy exhibits, and the guide gave an interesting and funny tour through the attic workshop with some anecdotes about Edward Kelly, Rudolph II, John Dee and others. Definitely worth a visit.
Written March 6, 2024
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Beata C
Lausanne, Switzerland35 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
We bought tickets to the Ghosts and Legends museum together with this one. The Alchemy tour was ok, small space with mediocre exhibits. The guide was completely monotonous though, and just sounded bored and robotic. When we turned up to the Ghosts one the guy behind the counter was locking up (although it was 11am), wanted to head off for a moment. When he saw us coming he actually yelled rather than asked if we wanted to visit the museum, we answered yes and he proceeded to slam the door back open and yank the lock. Once he was back in the cubicle I told him we would not be visiting and left. Honestly his agression was shocking, should really find himself another job. Ridiculous behavior.
Written October 26, 2022
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will it be open later this month, am planning a visit to Prague 23rd to 29th?
Cost of entry? times?
Written July 9, 2016
If you’re only in Prague for a few days, there are many better places to visit than this, such as the Illusion Art Museum, etc., etc. You’ll be disappointed if you go.
Written June 16, 2018
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