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Further Distractions Only a small fraction of the museum’s holding is on display but what is there makes a mockery of fine art’s supposed elevation above applied art. The fin‐de‐siècle building itself is stunning. Divided into two floors, the ground floor hosts temporary exhibitions, while the top floor presents a wide range of crafts. Of particular interest and beauty are the Czech ceramics and glassware. Ulice 17 listopadu 2, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 2481 1241. E‐mail: komunikace@upm.cz Transport: Metro Staromestská; tram 17 or 18. Opening hours: Tues–Sun 1000–1800. Admission: Kc120. Muchovo Muzeum (Mucha Museum) Celebrating the life of Czechoslovakia’s best‐known artist, Alfons Mucha (1860–1934), this collection in the Kaunitz Palace includes many of his Paris posters, including those for performances by Sarah Bernhardt. Paintings, sketchbooks and a recreation of his Paris studio are also on display. There is a pleasant terrace café as well. Kaunický palác, Panská 7, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 2145 1333. E‐mail: museum@mucha.cz Transport: Metro Mustek. Opening hours: Daily 1000–1800. Admission: Kc120. Wax Museum Prague The Wax Museum Prague has proved to be a popular attraction and has now moved from its original home to two different locations. The Melantrichová museum features the ‘Hall of Celebrities of the 20th Century’, the ‘Gallery of Totalitarian Rulers’ and the multimedia program ‘Magical Prague’. The musem at Mostecká focuses on Czech history, including a medieval alchemical laboratory and a 19th‐century street scene. Melantrichová 5, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 2493 3349. Transport: Metro Mustek. Admission: Kc120 (concessions available). Mostecká 18, Prague 1 Tel: (02) 5753 5753. Transport: Metro Malostranská; tram 12 or 22. Admission: Kc110 (concessions available). Office tel: (02) 4933 3349. E‐mail: info@waxmuseumprague.cz Opening hours: Daily 0900–2000. Admission: Kc180 (combined ticket); concessions available. Small and temporary museums Prague is constantly acquiring new museums, some for the summer season only. These are often strange and extremely interesting. Visitors should look for posters or leaflets in the tourist offices. Among the best to pop up at the moment are the Muzeum Komunismu (Museum of Communism), covering the 1948–1989 reign of Communism in the city and the Sex Machine Museum, an exposition of mechanical erotic appliances. Museum of Communism 1948–89 Na prikope 10 (first floor) Tel: (02) 2421 2966. E‐mail: muzeum@muzeumkomunismu.cz Transport: Metro Mustek. Opening hours: Daily 0900–2100. Admission: Kc180 (concessions available). Sex Machine Museum Melantrichova 18, Prague 1 (off the Old Town Square) Tel: (02) 2421 6505. Fax: (02) 2421 6513. E‐mail: info@sexmachinesmuseum.com Transport: Metro Staromestská. Opening hours: Daily 1000–2200. Admission: Kc250 (concessions available). |