Museum of Miniatures
Museum of Miniatures
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The museum features miniature reproductions of works by Leonardo da Vinci, Matisse and Dali that are viewed with either a microscope or a magnifying glass.
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1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Hradcany & Letna
Your experience in Prague will never be complete if you do not see it from the top. Hillsides, stretched from the west to the north, provide spectacular views of greenish copper cupolas, narrow cobblestone streets, bridges connecting both river banks and green gardens from red-roof tops of centuries-old houses. Prague pulls you into its 1300 year old history. Walking up the hill or stairs to Prague Castle, the historical seat of Czech rulers and the majestic Saint Vitus Cathedral can leave you speechless (and out of breath). Luckily, plenty of terrace cafés overlooking gardens and beautiful parks are available to provide rest and a place to catch your breath again.
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permia
Ireland38,343 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
From the moment we read about this intriguing museum we wanted to visit it. After a lovely walk in the warm Spring sunshine through Petrin we came to Strahov monastery and this museum is conveniently located within the grounds.
The miniatures are astonishing and we were in awe of the craftsmanship involved in their creation. The Train on a Hair, the Eiffel Tower inside a Wild Cherry Stone and the perfect miniature bicycle are stunning. My favourite was the camel caravan moving through the eye of a needle ! So clever.
If you wish to see something uniquely wonderful I definitely recommend this attraction.
The miniatures are astonishing and we were in awe of the craftsmanship involved in their creation. The Train on a Hair, the Eiffel Tower inside a Wild Cherry Stone and the perfect miniature bicycle are stunning. My favourite was the camel caravan moving through the eye of a needle ! So clever.
If you wish to see something uniquely wonderful I definitely recommend this attraction.
Written April 2, 2012
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Gabs
London, UK103 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Such a lovely little gallery full of amazing miniature art! The ticket lady was friendly and helpful too. Highly recommended if you’re into something magical and collectible!
Written November 20, 2018
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CarbonChauvinist
123 contributions
Feb 2020
Another museum in Prague that has some great exhibits but turns out to be ~30 minute quickie. If you take it slow. Price is not steep so I think you get decent value for your money. That is because there is some very unique artwork, like strain of camels sculpted on a mosquitoe's wing or
Written February 13, 2020
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iolaos04
Skopelos, Greece23 contributions
Dec 2019
We were impressed of how interesting this museum was.All the exhibits were very interesting and you can something not very usual. The lady at the museum was very kind and helpful. Maybe the price of 6 euros is a bit more than we would expect.
Written January 17, 2020
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Tillytrot
Helensburgh, United Kingdom60 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Eventually found this museum - in the monastery grounds. Was worth the hunt! Very small museum. However, amazing tiny works of art by micro-miniaturist Konenko. A row of camels through the eye of a needle, a very detailed train on a strand of hair and portrait of Chekhov on a poppy seed - just incredible. Apparently he had to work between heartbeats as work so intricate. I would have liked to know more about the artist Konenko. There was only an A4 sheet of paper with very brief explanations. I wanted more about the artist and history behind his work. In my opinion this very small museum could be much improved with very little effort.
Written February 17, 2019
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wimereux
Cagnes-sur-Mer, France46 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Very very small place (I hesitated to pay when I saw that it was so small), however impressive kind of art is presented there ! I still don’t understand how to make these miniatures was possible...
Written January 1, 2019
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ldidomiz
Whitby, Canada41 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
130 CZK (about 5 euros or 7 CAD) to enter and its two very small rooms with about 35 things to look at. Certainly the miniatures are well done and it’s crazy to think about how they were created so small but it’s just not worth the admission.
Written June 20, 2018
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Or M
1 contribution
Sep 2017 • Couples
The size of it surprised me, holding about 20 exhibits of miniart. Takes about 10 minutes to go over it all, in addition to the 130kr entrance fee, plus the drag of getting there from central Prague - sums up to a pretty mediocre experience. In short - nice but not worth your time and money.
Written September 1, 2017
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Gseppe64
Prague, Czech Republic268 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Stop by and visit the museum if you happen to be walking near the Strahov Monastery above Prague Castle. Amazing works of art so miniature that you'll use either a magnifying glass or a microscope to see the tiny works of art.
Very cheap and definitely worth a look ...
Very cheap and definitely worth a look ...
Written April 11, 2017
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Theresa J
Chapel Hill, NC8 contributions
Feb 2017 • Friends
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the miniature (read: microscopic) pieces of art in this museum - the exhibit is fascinating and amazing. However, my main goal in writing this review is to hopefully help you find the darned place, as my friend and I wandered for 25 minutes in search of it. You will find yourself on the street that Google Maps (and I assume any other mapping service) takes you, but confused as to why, when you reach the supposed address, no miniature museum exists... walk a little bit down hill and GO UP THE STONE STEPS in the little alleyway on your right. It will be on your right at the top of the stairs.
Written February 21, 2017
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Kyplie
Notre-Dame-d'Oe, France71 contributions
Bonjour, quel est le prix d'entrée pour un adulte? Merci
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