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National Technical Museum building

budova Národního technického muzea · Prague 7

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museum building in Prague, Czech Republic

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1National Technical Museum

    Welcome, curious minds and lovers of innovation. I am thrilled to guide you through the monumental halls of the National Technical Museum in Prague. …

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  2. 2The Functionalist Facade and Grand Foyer

    Before we delve into the exhibits, let us pause in the grand foyer and appreciate the stark, imposing beauty of the building's interior architecture. The architect, Milan Babushka, was a staunch advocate of functionalism, a…

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  3. 3The Vast Transportation Hall

    Prepare to have your breath taken away. We have now entered the crown jewel of the National Technical Museum: the colossal Transportation Hall. …

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  4. 4The Suspended Aviation Gallery

    Now, I invite you to tear your gaze away from the polished cars and massive trains on the ground floor and look straight up into the soaring rafters of the Transportation Hall. Suspended in mid air by virtually invisible steel…

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  5. 5The Architecture and Design Exhibits

    Leaving the cavernous Transportation Hall behind, we enter the refined and meticulously organized galleries dedicated to Architecture, Construction, and Industrial Design. This section of the museum shifts our focus from the…

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  6. 6The Astronomy and Timekeeping Collection

    Welcome to the Astronomy and Timekeeping gallery, a space where science, philosophy, and exquisite craftsmanship perfectly align. The history of Prague is inextricably linked with the stars. …

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  7. 7The Underground Mining and Metallurgy Exhibit

    For our final, and perhaps most immersive exhibit, we must descend from the bright, airy galleries into the subterranean depths of the museum. Welcome to the acclaimed Mining and Metallurgy exhibition. …

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  8. 8National Technical Museum

    As we emerge from the simulated mines and return to the bright, grand foyer, our comprehensive journey through the National Technical Museum comes to a close. We have traversed an incredible expanse of human endeavor, from the…

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What is National Technical Museum building?

National Technical Museum building is a place in Prague 7 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationPrague 7
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates50.0975, 14.4249
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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