A local's guide to the best museums and galleries in Prague. Iconic institutions and hidden gems, with prices, opening hours, and tips for rainy days or visiting with kids.

When I was studying photojournalism at Charles University, I spent hours wandering the quiet lanes of Hradčany with a heavy DSLR around my neck. While the crowds flooded the Castle, I discovered a quieter side of Prague.

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Vyšehrad is one of my favourite spots in Prague — it's peaceful, uncrowded, and offers the most beautiful views in the city.

When I think of Prague monuments, I remember damp autumn leaves sliding across the cobblestones as Lukáš and I climbed Nerudova Street for the first time. Join me for a local's guide to the 20 best places you must see.

When I used to rush to school in the morning at a grammar school in Malá Strana, I'd sometimes deliberately take a detour and extend my walk across the river. At half past seven, especially on a damp November morning, there was a peculiar silence broken only by the squawking of gulls and the clatter of my own shoes on the wet cobblestones.