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National Technical Museum

Národní technické muzeum · Holešovice

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  1. 1National Technical Museum

    Welcome, enthusiasts of engineering, science, and the relentless march of human progress, to the National Technical Museum in Prague. Situated prominently on the edge of Letná Park, overlooking the historic city center, this…

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  2. 2The Grand Transport Hall: Ground Level

    Upon passing through the entrance vestibule, visitors are immediately drawn to the absolute centerpiece of the museum: the awe-inspiring Main Transport Hall. The architectural scale of this multi-story atrium is breathtaking,…

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  3. 3The Transport Hall: Aviation and the Skies

    Having explored the terrestrial machines on the ground level, it is time to direct our gaze upward. Suspended dramatically from the high ceiling of the Transport Hall is an extraordinary collection of historical aircraft,…

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  4. 4The Realm of the Iron Horse

    We now transition to the section dedicated to the undisputed titans of the industrial revolution: the railway locomotives. The museum houses an impressive array of these monolithic, steam-powered beasts. …

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  5. 5Astronomy and the Measurement of Time

    Leaving the heavy, loud machinery of the transport halls behind, we enter a gallery dedicated to a much quieter, highly precise scientific pursuit: Astronomy and horology. Prague holds a profoundly significant place in the…

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  6. 6The Architecture and Civil Engineering Gallery

    Our exploration continues into the comprehensive galleries dedicated to architecture and civil engineering. This section shifts our focus from moving vehicles and scientific instruments to the static, monumental structures that…

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  7. 7National Technical Museum

    As we conclude our extensive tour of the National Technical Museum and head back toward the grand entrance, it is necessary to pause and absorb the sheer volume of human ingenuity we have just witnessed. From the thunderous,…

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What is National Technical Museum?

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

Key facts
LocationHolešovice
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates50.0975, 14.4248
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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