Visitors with Impaired Vision
Tactile Exhibitions
Tactile Exhibition of Baroque Sculpture Castings
The basement of Schwarzenberg Palace houses an exhibition of fourteen sculpture castings that document the main phases of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Baroque art in the Czech lands. The core of the collection consists of copies of the allegories that Matyáš Bernard Braun made as a part of the Virtues and Vices series at Kuks in eastern Bohemia. The text in the captions is provided in Braille as well as in large-print format.
Tactile Exhibition of Sculpture Castings from Medieval Bohemia
Twelve sculpture castings made between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries are on display on the ground floor of the Convent of Saint Agnes of Bohemia. The exhibition makes it possible for visitors to track the way in which sculptural style changed over the course of several centuries. In addition to a Late Romanesque relief from the Basilica of Saint George, there are works dating from the reigns of Charles IV and Wenceslas IV. The work of the well-known sculptor and architect Petr Parléř is represented by portrait busts from the triforium of Saint Vitus Cathedral in Prague. Each exhibit is accompanied by large-print text and a basic caption in Braille. A catalogue in Braille is also available.
Please book the programme for schools and adult and children’s interest groups, which includes sculptural modelling in the studio, at least three weeks in advance by contacting vzdelavani@ngprague.cz. For detailed information, send a message to marina.horinkova@ngprague.cz.
The Sound of Art
Visitors with Impaired Hearing
Discover the National Gallery Prague’s unique treasures of fine art, which are on display in several historical buildings in the centre of Prague.
Introduction
Sternberg Palace
Our first invitation takes you to Sternberg Palace in the vicinity of Prague Castle. This Baroque palace has been associated with our collections for more than two centuries. In the nineteenth century, it was home to the Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts, which was the predecessor of today’s National Gallery. Here you will find paintings and sculptures from various corners of Europe dating from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century.
Schwarzenberg Palace
A short distance away, you can visit Schwarzenberg Palace. This monumental Renaissance building offers you the opportunity to see the most valuable pieces of old art found in the Czech Republic. You do not have to travel to the world’s most renowned galleries and museums to find works by such famous artists as Dürer, Cranach, El Greco, Rembrandt, Rubens, or Goya – they are within your reach in this palace.
Salm Palace
The neighbouring Salm Palace houses the NGP’s Collection of Asian Art, comprising a rich variety of rare items compiled chiefly during the twentieth century. Future plans are to install a permanent exhibition of these works in this building.
Trade Fair Palace
Convent of Saint Agnes of Bohemia
Kinsky Palace
Guided Tours and Opening Hours
Take advantage of our invitation to visit our exhibitions accompanied by our experts and hear some interesting stories. Our guided tours interpreted into Czech Sign Language have a long tradition, and we work with experienced interpreters. You can also find out more about significant artworks in our online database. When can you visit the gallery? From Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm. Visitors are warmly welcomed!
Expert Lectures
You also have the opportunity to listen to expert
lectures given by our curators, which are interpreted in Czech Sign Language.