The National Gallery (founded 1796) collection is displayed in several locations in Prague.
Displayed in the Veletrzni Palace, is art of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries. Includes works by Picasso, Seurat, Matisse, Rodin, Gauguin, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Van Gogh, Klimt and Czech artists including Josef Myslbek, Josef Manes, Julius Marak
The building was constructed after a design by Oldrich Tyl and Josef Fuchs in the years 1925-1929. Until 1951 trade fairs were held in the building; later the palace served as headquarters for several foreign trade companies. In 1974 the functionalist structure was destroyed by fire. Since its reconstruction in 1995, the building has housed the National Gallery's collections of modern and contemporary art. Since 2000 it has also been the home of the 19th century collection.
The extensive exhibition space in this Functionalist building is home to over 2,300 exhibits and spans an area of 13,500m2.
Opening Times & Price
Tues - Sun at 10am - 6pm
(Closed Monday)
Entrance Fee: 200 Czech Crown
(After 4pm 100 Czech Crown)
Address
Dukelských hrdinu 47
Prague 7
Tel: +420/224 301 111
How to Get There
Metro C - Vltavska
Tram 12, 14, 17 to Veletržní
External Links
Official Web Site at National Gallery who run the Veletrzni Palace Gallery
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