The need to seek out and induce physically pleasurable sensations is common to both animals and humans. Over the course of human evolution, people have used their boundless ingenuity to explore and develop tools in order to experience physical bliss.

Across time and space, countless means of indulgence have emerged, uniting pleasure–seekers throughout the ages. Yet, the boundary between pleasure and vice is a delicate one; its definition has been evershifting, shaped by the moral standards and cultural background of each era.

We invite you to discover the desires, passions and humour of our ancestors, who often had to carve out their moments of relief and pleasure amidst the daily toil, the binding demands of the Church and social norms, material scarcity and feelings of insecurity. Learn the stories of those who have succumbed to temptation.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Opening hours

Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00  -  18:00
Wednesday 10:00  -  18:00
Thursday 10:00  -  18:00
Friday 10:00  -  18:00
Saturday 10:00  -  18:00
Sunday 10:00  -  18:00

Adjusting the opening hours

18. 4. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
21. 4. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
23. 4. 2025 closed
24. 4. 2025 closed
25. 4. 2025 closed
1. 5. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
8. 5. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
5. 7. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
6. 7. 2025 10:00  -  18:00
28. 9. 2025 10:00  -  18:00

Dear visitors,
from 23 April to 25 April, 2025 the Ethnographic Museum will be CLOSED for regular preventive protection of the collections.
We apologize and thank you for your understanding.


Opening hours April–October:
Tuesday–Sunday:
10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Entrance fees

Tickets can be purchased on-line or at the ticket office.

Whole building

Adult 100 CZK
Reduced Reduced:
– senior citizens over the age of 65
– juveniles 15–18 years old
– holders of ISIC or ITIC cards
– high school and university students upon presentation of a student identity card (up to 26 years)
80 CZK
School excursions 15–26 years School excursions (15–26 years):
– organized school groups with pedagogical support
– 3 members of the teaching staff free of charge
– it is not possible to reserve a visit time, tickets only at the ticket office
40 CZK/PERSON
Children up to 15 years Only accompanied by an adult FREE ADMISSION

The e-ticket is valid for 30 days from the day of purchase for a one time entry.

Free admission (tickets only available at the box office): children from children’s homes or SOS children’s villages; holders of disability cards and people accompanying them; holders of cards: ICOM, Prague Card – CoolPass, the National Museum Society, employee of a contributory organization of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic (for cardholders only)

Additional information about tickets


Photography and filming for non-commercial purposes and without the use of flash and tripod included in the ticket price.

Please bring tickets purchased on-line (valid for 30 days from the date of purchase for a one time entry) printed or stored on your mobile phone.

The ticket must be kept for the duration of the entire visit.

Purchased tickets cannot be returned or changed.

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