Posted by Hardly any of the world’s great writers is as connected with a city as Franz Kafka is with Prague. It is logical that this must happen in Prague: A Franz Kafka Museum.
The Kafka Museum is seen from the city centre on the other side of the Vltava River in the Mala Strana district directly on the river bank.
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You walk from the old town over the old Charles Bridge, then turn right and you are at the entrance in 5 minutes.
Kafka Museum Prague Entrance
In the Kafka Museum Prague you can find many things. These include the first editions of many of his books. You can also see original letters from Franz Kafka, his diaries, manuscripts, pictures, drawings and much more. The whole thing is presented in a modern multimedia way, with light, music and so on.
Tip: Tickets including a 20-minute introduction to Kafka and the museum are available online: click here
The entrance fee to the Kafka Museum Prague is about 8 euros (200 crowns). There are discounts for students, seniors, disabled people, etc. (almost 6 euros, 120 crowns).
The opening hours are quite simple: the museum about Franz Kafka on the banks of the Vltava River is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm.
Opposite the museum there is a museum shop with books about Kafka and much more like postcards, souvenirs, etc.
Franz Kafka lived from 1883 to 1924, so he was only a little over 40 years old. He had been ill with tuberculosis for years before his death. He died on a cure in Austria. Among other things Kafka wrote stories and short stories in German. Important works include “Der Prozess”, “Die Verwandlung”, “In der Strafkolonie” and “Das Urteil”. Franz Kafka is one of the top 10 authors in the German language of all time. He spent most of his life in Prague.
Italy (Rome): Vatican Museum Tickets we see as well.
More sensation in Prague than the museum itself caused for some time in Prague a work of art in front of the museum. It shows 2 peeing men and is by the famous Czech scandal artist and action artist David Cerny.
David Cerny: Peeing Men
Kafka Museum Prag Top 10
A unique collection of original letters, diaries, and manuscripts that give insight into Kafka’s thoughts and creative process.
Early Life in Prague
Learn about Kafka’s childhood, family, and the cultural environment of early 20th-century Prague that deeply influenced his work.
Darkened, Immersive Spaces
The museum’s dark, labyrinth-like design reflects the surreal and often unsettling atmosphere of Kafka’s writings.
Interactive Installations
Experience Kafka’s inner world through modern, multimedia installations that evoke the themes of alienation and bureaucracy found in his works.
Writer’s Room
A reconstruction of Kafka’s workspace, including personal items, where you can feel the atmosphere that inspired his masterpieces.
Prague Context
Discover how Kafka’s relationship with Prague influenced his writing, from the city’s architecture to its Jewish community.
Kafkaesque Experience
Exhibits that delve into the recurring themes in Kafka’s work, such as isolation, absurdity, and the struggle against authority.
Photographs and Personal Artifacts
Rare photographs of Kafka, his family, and Prague during his lifetime, as well as personal belongings.
Pissing Statue
Outside the museum, don’t miss the quirky, interactive sculpture by David Černý, depicting two men urinating on a map of the Czech Republic.
Shop for Kafka Memorabilia
The museum shop offers a variety of Kafka-themed books, posters, and souvenirs, perfect for literary enthusiasts.